Littelfuse (LFUS - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.85 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +11.14%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this circuit protection manufacturer would post earnings of $2.83 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.31, delivering a surprise of +16.96%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Littelfuse, which belongs to the Zacks Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry, posted revenues of $738.78 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.39%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $613.41 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Littelfuse shares have added about 55% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Littelfuse?While Littelfuse has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Littelfuse was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $3.88 on $711 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $14.86 on $2.78 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Electronics - Miscellaneous Components is currently in the top 25% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, nVent Electric (NVT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 31.
This maker of electrical connection and protection products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +34.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.4% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
nVent Electric's revenues are expected to be $1.26 billion, up 30.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when Shake Shack (SHAK - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis burger chain is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -25%.
Revenues are expected to be $417.79 million, up 17.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.03% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Shake Shack?For Shake Shack, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -8.34%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #5.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Shake Shack will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Shake Shack would post earnings of $0.11 per share when it actually produced break-even earnings, delivering a surprise of -100.00%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Shake Shack doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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Společnost Charles River Laboratories má podle odhadů ve 2. čtvrtletí překonat konsenzus EPS, protože Earnings ESP činí +1,43 % a Zacks Rank je #2. Zisk na akcii se očekává na úrovni 2,72 USD.
The market expects Charles River Laboratories (CRL - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 5. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis medical research equipment and services provider is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.72 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -12.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $970.77 million, down 6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.72% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Charles River?For Charles River, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.43%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Charles River will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Charles River would post earnings of $1.96 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.06, delivering a surprise of +5.10%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Charles River appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsArdent Health, Inc. (ARDT - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Medical Services industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.17 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of -67.3%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $1.59 billion, down 3.3% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Ardent Health, Inc. has been revised 2.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +5.00%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggests that Ardent Health, Inc. will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
For the quarter ended June 2026, Clean Harbors (CLH - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.74 billion, up 12% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $3.22, compared to $2.36 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +6.79% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.62 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.74, the EPS surprise was +17.52%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Clean Harbors performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Revenue- Direct Revenues- Environmental Services: $1.46 billion compared to the $1.4 billion average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.7% year over year.Revenue- Direct Revenues- Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions: $278.44 million versus $218.34 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +40.8% change.Adjusted EBITDA- Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions: $92.99 million compared to the $44.19 million average estimate based on three analysts.Adjusted EBITDA- Corporate Items: $-90.07 million compared to the $-80.92 million average estimate based on three analysts.Adjusted EBITDA- Environmental Services: $406.1 million compared to the $395.94 million average estimate based on three analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Clean Harbors here>>>
Shares of Clean Harbors have returned +1.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
Reynolds Consumer Products zvýšil celoroční výhled tržeb na růst o 1 % až 3 % po cenových krocích a vyšší produktivitě dodavatelského řetězce. Upravený zisk na akcii ve 2. čtvrtletí vzrostl o 7 % na 0,42 USD.
3 Consumer Staples Stocks Breaking Out This MonthReynolds Consumer Products NASDAQ: REYN reported second-quarter earnings growth and said it raised its full-year revenue outlook as pricing actions and supply-chain productivity helped offset escalating commodity costs.
President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Huckins said the company executed planned pricing actions, held or grew market share across most categories and generated earnings growth through productivity programs. He described the consumer environment as pressured and highly promotional, but said the company’s brands and operating execution supported its performance.
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Near 52-Week Lows, These 3 Mid-Cap Stocks Are Worth a LookAdjusted earnings per share rose 7% to $0.42 in the second quarter, Chief Financial Officer Nathan Lowe said. For the first half of 2026, adjusted EBITDA increased 8% from the prior-year period to $302 million, while revenue rose 4% to $1.8 billion. Gross profit increased by $38 million and gross margin improved by 120 basis points, despite the dilutive effect of pricing intended to recover higher commodity costs.
First-half volume and category performance Lowe said the company’s first-half sales results were more indicative of underlying performance than second-quarter results alone because Easter shifted timing and the promotional calendar changed. On a year-to-date basis, Reynolds outperformed its categories by one percentage point on volume, more than offsetting a two-point headwind from private-label distribution losses that took effect in January.
Reynolds Consumer Products High Yield Bought on the DipHuckins said the company achieved distribution gains in both its Hefty Waste & Clean-Up and Hefty Storage & Organization businesses. In branded waste bags, Reynolds recorded low-double-digit distribution increases and two points of both volume and sales growth during the first half, while holding category share. Dollar and unit velocities in the branded waste-bag business also increased, he said.
The company also cited momentum in e-commerce. Hefty Ultra Strong trash bags ranked among the five top-selling products across all categories on Amazon Prime Day, according to Huckins. Hefty food bags grew e-commerce sales by about 30% from a year earlier, outpacing category growth.
In the Reynolds Cooking & Kitchen Essentials segment, the company continued pricing efforts to recover commodity costs, particularly in foil. Huckins said Reynolds Wrap had performed broadly in line with its category on a year-to-date basis. He attributed variability between the first and second quarters partly to the Easter timing shift and promotions that occurred in the second quarter of 2025 but shifted into the first quarter of 2026.
He said retail trends over the most recent four weeks, after the effects of those timing differences had passed, looked more consistent with year-to-date results. Across the broader portfolio, the company said it gained share in food bags, party cups, parchment and Reynolds Kitchens, while holding share in foil and waste bags.
Pricing and commodity costs The company said it has taken several consecutive quarters of smaller pricing increases in foil, with the latest increase reaching the market in July. Pricing actions for resin-based products also began in July, representing the company’s first broader round of cost-recovery pricing for those products.
Huckins said the company recorded roughly 20 points of pricing in aluminum products during both the first and second quarters. Based on the company’s estimated $400 million of incremental commodity exposure and its retail revenue base, he said the company’s pricing actions across the business implied a low-double-digit level of pricing.
Reynolds now expects approximately $400 million in annualized commodity headwinds, up from the $200 million estimate it gave in April. Lowe said the increase reflected changes in commodity rates between the end of March and the end of June. He added that commodity prices eased somewhat late in the second quarter from their peak levels during the period, though they still ended the quarter above where they started it.
Management said it expects its supply-chain productivity efforts to provide incremental benefits that offset commodity inflation and potential demand elasticity associated with second-half pricing. Lowe cautioned, however, that pricing taking effect in July would be a numerical headwind to margin rate in the second half.
In foil, Huckins said price gaps with private-label products remained “constructive,” generally below $1, although those gaps expanded somewhat during the second quarter. He said category volumes over the latest four weeks were down 4% to 5%, while retail takeaway dollars rose by low double digits, which he said demonstrated resilience following pricing actions.
Outlook and cash flow Reynolds raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to growth of 1% to 3% from 2025 revenue of $3.721 billion. The prior guidance midpoint called for a 1% decline. The updated outlook reflects higher pricing to address commodity costs and first-half retail volume outperformance. The company continues to expect non-retail revenue to be flat for the year.
The company maintained its full-year earnings guidance, including:
Net income and adjusted net income of $331 million to $343 million. EPS and adjusted EPS of $1.57 to $1.63. Adjusted EBITDA of $660 million to $675 million. For the third quarter, Reynolds expects revenue to be approximately flat compared with third-quarter 2025 revenue of $931 million. It forecast net income and adjusted net income of $79 million to $83 million, adjusted EBITDA of $160 million to $165 million and adjusted EPS of $0.37 to $0.39.
Operating cash flow totaled $173 million in the first half, compared with $147 million a year earlier, driven by stronger net income. Capital expenditures increased 25% year over year as the company invested in growth, automation and cost-reduction projects. Lowe said leverage stood at 2.1 times net debt to EBITDA, at the lower end of the company’s target range.
Huckins said Reynolds plans to remain agile as it monitors consumer demand, competitor pricing and private-label activity. The company said its focus for the second half remains improving performance across its businesses while using productivity savings to fund investment in innovation, research and development, and growth initiatives.
About Reynolds Consumer Products (NASDAQ:REYN)Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc NASDAQ: REYN is a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of household consumer products. The company specializes in food storage and cooking solutions, including aluminum foil, plastic wrap, food storage containers and disposable tableware. Its core portfolio features well-known brands such as Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil, Hefty storage containers and trash bags, and Fastfold paper plates.
The company operates through a network of manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America, Latin America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
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Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.41 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.39 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.44%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.25 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.28, delivering a surprise of +12%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Reynolds Consumer Products, which belongs to the Zacks Consumer Products - Discretionary industry, posted revenues of $944 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.26%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $938 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Reynolds Consumer Products shares have added about 12.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Reynolds Consumer Products?While Reynolds Consumer Products has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Reynolds Consumer Products was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.36 on $915.46 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.59 on $3.74 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Consumer Products - Discretionary is currently in the bottom 24% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Honest (HNST - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5.
This consumer products company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -33.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Honest's revenues are expected to be $77.65 million, down 16.9% from the year-ago quarter.
10x Genomics zahájila s CHUV víceletou spolupráci na vývoji biomarkerů, které mají pomoci předpovídat odpověď na léčbu u různých typů rakoviny. Studie bude využívat platformy Flex Apex a Xenium s cílem rozšířit se i na platformu Atera a zahrnout stovky pacientů.
Collaboration aims to identify biomarkers predictive of treatment response across multiple cancer types using 10x's single cell and spatial platforms
, /PRNewswire/ -- 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), the life science technology leader focused on accelerating science and advancing human health, today announced a research collaboration with Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), one of Switzerland's leading academic medical centers, to advance research in diagnostic applications of single cell and spatial technologies for cancer care.
This collaboration builds on 10x's broader efforts to work with leading research institutions to generate the scientific evidence needed to advance future diagnostic applications of single cell and spatial technologies.
Through this multi-year collaboration, the study intends to use 10x's Flex Apex and Xenium platforms, with the goal of expanding to the Atera platform, to examine tumor samples from patients with advanced cancer undergoing a comprehensive evaluation by a clinical molecular tumor board. The research aims to identify clinically relevant biomarkers that may help predict treatment response, cancer prognosis and support diagnostic development.
The rapid expansion of targeted therapies, immunotherapies and other emerging treatment modalities is creating new opportunities for treating patients, while also increasing the complexity of treatment decision-making in oncology. As a result, there is a growing need for biomarkers that can help predict which patients are most likely to benefit from specific therapies, supporting more personalized treatment strategies.
"This collaboration brings together complementary expertise in spatial biology, pathology, computational AI and clinical precision oncology to address one of the biggest challenges in cancer care: predicting which patients will benefit from treatment," said Raphael Gottardo, Professor and Director of the Biomedical Data Science Center, CHUV. "Together, we aim to discover clinically actionable biomarkers that improve patient selection and bring more precise treatment decisions closer to routine clinical care."
The study is expected to include hundreds of patients across multiple solid tumor types, including non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer and melanoma. Researchers plan to integrate single cell and spatial biology with clinical outcomes data to better understand mechanisms of response and resistance across a range of therapeutic approaches, including antibody-drug conjugates, bispecific antibodies and immune checkpoint inhibitors. The collaboration also intends to investigate how 10x single cell and spatial technologies can be deployed clinically alongside current standard-of-care assays.
"The promise of precision oncology depends on understanding the biology that helps determine which therapies are most likely to benefit a given patient," said Serge Saxonov, Co-founder and CEO of 10x Genomics. "We believe single cell and spatial technologies provide a fundamentally richer view of the biology within tumors and their microenvironment, creating opportunities to discover biomarkers that can help guide treatment decisions and enable future diagnostic approaches in cancer care."
The collaboration is expected to generate a comprehensive, multimodal resource integrating single cell and spatial data to enable the discovery of clinically actionable biomarkers of treatment response and resistance. It also plans to evaluate how these biomarkers could be incorporated into future clinical reporting frameworks to support personalized treatment planning and molecular tumor board decision-making.
About 10x Genomics
10x Genomics is a life science technology company building products to accelerate the mastery of biology and advance human health. Our integrated research solutions include instruments, consumables and software for single cell and spatial biology, which help academic and translational researchers and biopharmaceutical companies understand biological systems at a resolution and scale that matches the complexity of biology. Our products are behind breakthroughs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience and more, fueling powerful discoveries that are transforming the world's understanding of health and disease. To learn more, visit 10xgenomics.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Bluesky or YouTube.
About Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV)
Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of Switzerland's leading academic medical centers, uniting clinical excellence, biomedical research, and medical education under one roof. Consistently ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek, CHUV also serves as a think tank driving forward research and medicine – bringing together clinicians, pathologists, computational scientists, and translational researchers to accelerate the development of precision medicine. Through multidisciplinary programs spanning cancer research, advanced imaging, digital pathology, artificial intelligence, and spatial biology, CHUV is pioneering next-generation biomarkers and diagnostics – improving patient outcomes and enabling more personalized treatment decisions. To learn more, visit https://www.chuv.ch or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.
KeyBanc zahájil pokrytí Reddit s doporučením Overweight a cílovou cenou 225 USD před zveřejněním výsledků, což znamená asi 26% potenciál růstu. Akcie byly v premarketu asi o 1,2 % výše.
Reddit RDDT stock attracted fresh attention from Wall Street ahead of its second-quarter earnings report, after KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of the social media company with an Overweight rating and a $225 price target.
The target implies roughly 26% upside from Tuesday's closing price. Shares were up about 1.2% in premarket trading.
KeyBanc said Reddit's platform is well positioned to benefit from the growth of artificial intelligence, citing its large online community and the increasing value of user-generated content for AI models.
Analyst Justin Patterson wrote that Reddit's platform has become a trusted destination for online discussions and information.
“We believe this makes Reddit complementary to search, social, web, and LLMs, providing the Company with a durable source of traffic,” Patterson said. “In turn, Reddit’s content can be monetized via ads and data licensing.”
The analyst believes Reddit remains on track to achieve its long-term target of reaching one billion users, with AI-generated citations expected to become an additional driver of user growth.
KeyBanc expects Reddit's investments in community engagement and advertising monetization to support sustained annual revenue growth of more than 30%.
The brokerage also forecasts that the company could eventually achieve an EBITDA margin of around 50%, supported by its asset-light business model and relatively low capital expenditure requirements.
Reddit currently operates more than 100,000 Subreddits, with KeyBanc arguing that the platform's community-driven discussions have become increasingly valuable for large language models and AI training.
“RDDT is a unique way to participate in AI growth with an asset-light business model,” Patterson wrote in the note.
The firm also noted that Reddit's capital expenditures account for less than 1% of revenue, giving it confidence that improving EBITDA margins could translate into stronger free cash flow generation over time.
KeyBanc forecasts Reddit's revenue reaching $3.24 billion in 2026, rising to $4.30 billion in 2027 and $5.46 billion in 2028, while EBITDA is projected to increase from $1.43 billion to $2.73 billion over the same period.
Despite the positive outlook, Reddit shares remain down about 22.4% year to date, although the stock has gained more than 20% over the past three months.
According to LSEG data, 20 of the 30 analysts covering Reddit currently rate the stock either Buy or Strong Buy.
Google AI deal remains a key risk ahead of earningsWhile KeyBanc highlighted Reddit's AI opportunity, investors are also monitoring uncertainty surrounding the company's AI licensing agreements.
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Reddit is reviewing its 2024 agreement that allows Google to access Reddit content for AI training.
The report prompted several brokerages to flag potential risks.
RBC Capital Markets said ending the arrangement "would be a significant step backward," while Wells Fargo warned it could pressure user growth, revenue and valuation, including a potential $500 million impact on AI licensing revenue.
DA Davidson also cautioned that limiting AI access could weigh on daily active user growth, particularly among logged-out users.
Reddit is scheduled to report second-quarter results after the market closes on Thursday.
According to Koyfin, Wall Street expects the company to report revenue of approximately $730 million, up from $499.6 million a year earlier.
Earnings per share are projected to more than double to $0.97 from $0.45 in the prior-year period.
Demokratičtí senátoři Warrenová a Schiff vyzvali SEC, aby prověřila plán Trump Media na placený rychlý přístup k příspěvkům Donalda Trumpa. Tvrdí, že by mohl poškodit drobné investory a integritu trhu.
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SummaryCompaniesSenators Warren and Schiff press regulator to probe whether TMTG plan breaks US lawsTMTG has discussed charging as much as $100,000 for faster access to Trump postsSenators say plan could harm retail investors, undermine market integrityNEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have asked the U.S. securities regulator to probe whether Truth Social parent Trump Media's (DJT.O), opens new tab plan to sell early access to President Donald Trump's social media posts breaks the law, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters.
Trump Media, or TMTG, unveiled a paid, licensed data feed this month that will give trading firms "the fastest" access to posts from the 10 most influential Truth Social accounts, including Trump's. The letter, sent on Tuesday, ramps up pressure on the product, as well as any Wall Street firms that may have bought the feed, potentially increasing what some industry sources said they believed to be legal, political and regulatory risks.
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"This appears to be an outrageous abuse of the President's office for his personal benefit that undermines everyday investors and the integrity of our markets, while enriching Wall Street and other wealthy insiders," Warren and Schiff said in the July 28 letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins.
A spokesperson for the SEC and Atkins, a free-market Republican appointed to the role by Trump who has generally taken a softer stance on enforcement, confirmed receiving the letter but declined to comment further.
The White House referred requests for comment to TMTG, which did not respond immediately.
EARLY DATA ACCESS, FOR A PRICETrump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product, Reuters and other media outlets have reported. Trump's social media posts have in the past moved markets, and the profits of many top trading firms, hedge funds and financial services firms depend heavily on the speed at which they can trade off such news.
Trump, who owns about 41% of Trump Media through a trust his children oversee, stands to profit from the paid access model. The company said it has already signed up customers ahead of the August 1 launch, but did not identify them.
Truth API is the latest example of the president mixing his personal business with presidential affairs, raising ethical issues, Warren and Schiff said. Trump reported last month, for example, that he received more than $1.4 billion last year from his family’s crypto projects.
While tech platforms are generally allowed to offer clients early data access, even if it disadvantages some market participants, according to lawyers, some ethics experts have said the Truth API product is different because Trump's posts are government information and he has an obligation to disseminate it publicly.
Warren and Schiff also noted Trump has in the past used Truth Social to endorse specific stocks including Citigroup (C.N), opens new tab, Intel (INTC.O), opens new tab and Palantir (PLTR.O), opens new tab, which they said raises the risk of insider trading and of undermining investor confidence that the market is operating on a level playing field.
Reporting by Chris Prentice in New York; Editing by Michelle Price, Matthew Lewis and Deepa Babington
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Chris Prentice is on assignment with the U.S. Healthcare and Pharma team. She has also reported on financial crime, commodities markets and trade policy. Her work, solo and in collaboration with colleagues, has been honored with Gerald Loeb, Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, and New York Newswomen's Club awards.
Bausch + Lomb vykázala za čtvrtletí upravený zisk 0,16 USD na akcii, tedy v souladu s odhady, a tržby 1,39 miliardy USD, což bylo o 1,92 % nad konsenzem.
Bausch + Lomb (BLCO - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.06 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.08, delivering a surprise of +33.33%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Bausch + Lomb, which belongs to the Zacks Medical Services industry, posted revenues of $1.39 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.92%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.28 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Bausch + Lomb shares have lost about 2.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Bausch + Lomb?While Bausch + Lomb has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Bausch + Lomb was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.21 on $1.37 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.80 on $5.47 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical Services is currently in the top 32% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Pediatrix Medical Group (MD - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This physician group is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +7.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Pediatrix Medical Group's revenues are expected to be $477.34 million, up 1.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Banc of California (BANC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.4 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.31 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -67.50%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this banking service and lending company would post earnings of $0.38 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.39, delivering a surprise of +2.63%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Banc of California, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Southwest industry, posted revenues of $273.15 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.03%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $272.85 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Banc of California shares have added about 9.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Banc of California?While Banc of California has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Banc of California was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.45 on $307.09 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.71 on $1.21 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Southwest is currently in the top 18% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the broader Zacks Finance sector, NexPoint Residential Trust Inc. (NXRT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -23.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 9.8% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
NexPoint Residential Trust Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $63.91 million, up 1.2% from the year-ago quarter.
The upcoming report from TKO Group Holdings (TKO - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.70 per share, indicating an increase of 45.3% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $1.53 billion, representing an increase of 17.3% year over year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 2.1% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific TKO Group metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts forecast 'Net Revenue- IMG' to reach $360.93 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +17.7%.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net Revenue- WWE' should come in at $619.30 million. The estimate indicates a change of +11.3% from the prior-year quarter.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net revenues- Corporate & Other' reaching $62.65 million. The estimate suggests a change of +40.5% year over year.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Net Revenue- UFC' will reach $502.58 million. The estimate indicates a change of +20.8% from the prior-year quarter.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Net Revenue- WWE- Media rights, production and content' at $330.53 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +18.5%.
The consensus estimate for 'Net Revenue- WWE- Live events and hospitality' stands at $180.57 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -2.8%.
Analysts expect 'Net Revenue- WWE- Partnerships and marketing' to come in at $72.64 million. The estimate points to a change of +24.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Analysts predict that the 'Net Revenue- WWE- Consumer products licensing and other' will reach $34.65 million. The estimate suggests a change of +4.1% year over year.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'UFC - Numbered events' of 3 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 4 .
The consensus among analysts is that 'UFC - Fight Nights' will reach 8 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 7 in the same quarter of the previous year.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'UFC - Total events' will likely reach 11 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 11 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'UFC - Location of events - United States' should arrive at 9 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 9 in the same quarter of the previous year.
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Shares of TKO Group have demonstrated returns of -7.6% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.9% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), TKO is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Smurfit Westrock (SW - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.45 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -16.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this paper and packaging company would post earnings of $0.36 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.33, delivering a surprise of -8.33%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates.
Smurfit Westrock, which belongs to the Zacks Paper and Related Products industry, posted revenues of $8.03 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.51%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $7.94 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Smurfit Westrock shares have added about 31.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Smurfit Westrock?While Smurfit Westrock has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Smurfit Westrock was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.78 on $8.31 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.24 on $32.17 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Paper and Related Products is currently in the bottom 14% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Suzano S.A. Sponsored ADR (SUZ - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 12.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -91.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 284.6% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Suzano S.A. Sponsored ADR's revenues are expected to be $2.32 billion, down 1.1% from the year-ago quarter.
OneSpaWorld vykázala za čtvrtletí EPS 0,29 USD, v souladu s odhadem, a tržby ve výši 261,25 milionu USD mírně zaostaly za očekáváním. Zisk na akcii byl meziročně vyšší než 0,25 USD.
OneSpaWorld (OSW - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.25 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.25 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.27, delivering a surprise of +8%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
OneSpaWorld, which belongs to the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, posted revenues of $261.25 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.02%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $240.73 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
OneSpaWorld shares have added about 33.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for OneSpaWorld?While OneSpaWorld has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for OneSpaWorld was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.33 on $273 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.16 on $1.03 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Leisure and Recreation Services is currently in the top 27% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, United Parks & Resorts (PRKS - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This theme park operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +11.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.5% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
United Parks & Resorts' revenues are expected to be $485.23 million, down 1% from the year-ago quarter.
Rare-earth elements are crucial for modern technologies, including electric vehicles, data centers, and advanced defense systems. Yet the supply chain is heavily concentrated in China, which controls 70% of global rare-earth extraction and 90% of rare-earth processing, according to research by The Motley Fool.
This reliance on a single country makes the U.S. vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, and policymakers are taking steps to boost domestic production of these critical minerals. Over the past year, several publicly traded companies have emerged to address this gap, including MP Materials (MP -1.94%), USA Rare Earth (USAR -0.23%), and TMC The Metals Company (TMC +0.55%).
These companies are leading the charge as the U.S. builds a vertically integrated "mine-to-magnet" supply chain, but each has a very different risk profile. If you're considering investing in rare-earth stocks, two of these are a buy, while one faces far more uncertainty. Here's what you need to know.
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The rare-earth supply push Rare-earth elements are crucial for emerging technologies, and magnet metals such as neodymium, praseodymium (NdPr), dysprosium, and terbium are key minerals used to manufacture high-powered permanent magnets. These magnets are used in electric vehicle motors, semiconductors, data center cooling systems, and military applications like fighter jets and missile guidance systems.
China has a stronghold on rare-earth elements and has used its position to tighten export controls as leverage in trade negotiations with the U.S. For this reason, the U.S. is taking drastic steps to boost its rare-earth industry, including launching a Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, providing funding to help companies build out their mining and processing capabilities, and entering into historic partnerships that include investments in these rare-earth stocks.
These two rare-earth stocks are better buys right now When it comes to rare-earth stocks, MP Materials and USA Rare Earth look like more appealing investment options, while The Metals Company faces more regulatory risk with its deep-sea mining pursuits.
MP Materials has the most developed mining business, operating the only commercial-scale, active rare-earth mine in North America at Mountain Pass, California. The company has a first-mover advantage and was a clear choice when the U.S. government began investing in building out its domestic mine-to-magnet supply chain.
Last year, MP entered into a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense that included several unprecedented guarantees. The government established a 10-year price protection agreement (PPA) that guarantees a minimum price of $110 per kilogram for MP's neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) product. This comes as the U.S. aims to protect MP from China's aggressive state-subsidized programs.
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As part of this, the DOD purchased $400 million in convertible preferred stock and warrants, which could represent up to 15% ownership in the rare-earth stock. In addition, the government has committed to purchasing 100% of the magnet production from MP's planned 10X facility, locking in an annual minimum earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $140 million.
USA Rare Earth is another company emerging as an attractive rare-earth stock thanks to government funding and huge acquisitions of established assets that diversify it away from Chinese supply chains. The company secured $1.6 billion in federal financing under the CHIPS and Science Act to boost its mine-to-magnet business, which will help pay for its $1.2 billion permanent magnet facility in South Carolina.
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Last year, USA Rare Earth acquired Less Common Metals (LCM), providing it with immediate metal-making capabilities and securing feedstock for its Oklahoma production plant. It also acquired the Serra Verde Group for $2.8 billion, giving it control of Brazil's Pela Ema mine, the only scaled producer outside Asia with all four critical magnetic rare-earth elements. This deal is expected to close in the third quarter.
TMC faces unique legal and regulatory risks TMC relies on developing commercial-scale deep-sea mining capabilities. But while the sea floor is rich in polymetallic nodules, mining the deep ocean floor has not been tested on a large scale. Not only that, but the company also faces scrutiny from environmentalists who are concerned that it could release toxins or stored carbon through sediment plumes, causing permanent damage to ocean biodiversity.
The company benefits from a Trump administration executive order designed to expedite permitting for deep-sea mining, but faces legal risk along the way. That's because the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has not yet finalized exploitation regulations, and there is heavy debate over whether the U.S. even has the authority to issue mining permits in these waters.
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On July 20, 2026, the Seabed Disputes Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued unanimous provisional orders ordering the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to respect due process regarding TMC's subsidiaries. While this removes some regulatory uncertainty, TMC is still a highly risky stock until the ISA finishes the formal Exploitation Code and approves TMC's commercial extraction applications.
The bottom line on rare-earth stocks Rare-earth elements have come into focus in recent years, and for good reason. As the U.S. builds up its mining and processing capabilities and boosts mine-to-magnet production, MP Materials and USA Rare Earth stand ready to benefit. While TMC could benefit from this push as well, the company faces significantly more regulatory risks than the others do.
Investors should keep in mind that investing in any of these stocks carries risk, and sudden policy pivots or operational delays could trigger significant volatility. With that said, aggressive investors bullish on the rare-earth theme are better off buying MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, while avoiding (or selling) TMC until its regulatory and legal pathways become clearer.
As autonomous background agents join human engineers in the codebase, SailPoint delivers a single, centralized registry to secure the modern software supply chain July 29, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: SailPoint Technologies, Inc.
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SailPoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIL), a leader in enterprise identity security, today announced the release of the SailPoint Cursor Enterprise connector. Designed to integrate with Cursor, a leading coding agent platform, this new connector enables organizations to securely govern both human software engineers and autonomous AI background agents from a single, unified control plane.
As enterprises adopt AI to accelerate software development, engineering environments are expanding beyond human users alone. AI agents can now plan changes, run tests, and contribute code, creating new identity and access governance challenges for security and IT teams. This shift creates an entirely new class of identities that most security teams can't yet see, govern, or audit. Without centralized visibility, organizations confront a difficult choice: trust unmanaged AI tools with proprietary source code, or block them and slow the very productivity AI is meant to unlock.
To help businesses innovate securely at the speed of AI, the SailPoint Cursor Enterprise connector gives security teams the power to see and govern every human and AI agent interacting with their codebase. By integrating AI-native development workspaces directly into SailPoint Atlas, organizations can more confidently unleash the productivity of AI-driven software development without compromising the security of their software supply chain, extending the governance model used for other business-critical systems to the AI-native developer environments. This connector will help SailPoint customers to ensure that as AI agents increasingly write, inspect, and modify code, they are bound by the same strict, least-privilege governance policies as human developers, eliminating critical security blind spots in the software supply chain.
Chandra Gnanasambandam, EVP of Product and Chief Technology Officer at SailPoint said:
“AI agents are the newest members of your engineering team, but they are often operating in the dark, without the 'digital ID badges' and access rules we require of human developers. Our new Cursor connector changes that. We're giving security teams the power to see and secure every AI agent interacting with their codebase, so businesses can innovate securely at the speed of AI.”
Brian McCarthy, President, Global Revenue and Field Operations at Cursor said:
“Just as every engineer needs the right permissions to commit code, every AI agent should have a governed identity. By partnering with SailPoint, Cursor is creating agent security options for our customers and ensuring that enterprises can confidently unleash the productivity of Cursor's agentic software development capabilities without compromising the security of their software supply chain.”
The SailPoint Cursor Enterprise connector is available now, learn more here.
About SailPoint
SailPoint (Nasdaq: SAIL) is defining the new era of adaptive identity security. In a world where non-human identities now significantly outnumber humans, our AI-powered platform unifies identity, security, and data intelligence to protect today’s enterprise from advanced identity-based threats. We deliver the identity solution that spans both the breadth of identities and the depth of context needed to drive real-time access with confidence. Built on principles like zero-standing privilege and contextualized risk, our SailPoint platform transforms identity from a point of vulnerability into a powerful security advantage. Trusted by many of the world's leading organizations, SailPoint secures the enterprise with intelligent, autonomous identity security.
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Tim Cook's final earnings call as Apple CEO takes place the same week the iPhone maker touched a $5 trillion market cap and surpassed Nvidia as the world's most valuable company. But there's no time to celebrate.
Even with the stock trading at a record price and up 25% this year, topping its megacap peers, Apple is reckoning with a memory crunch and a rush for chip manufacturing capacity that's forcing the company to lift prices on devices. Meanwhile, Apple has still yet to launch a redesigned Siri to the public, the most glaring example of how far behind the company has fallen in artificial intelligence.
With Cook set to step down on Sept. 1, and assume the role of executive chairman, the emerging challenges will land in the lap of John Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran and its head of hardware. Ternus said little on the prior earnings call in April, which came shortly after the CEO transition was announced.
Investors are likely to ask more of Ternus on Thursday, after the company reports fiscal third-quarter results. He'll become just the second CEO since Steve Jobs stepped down a few months before he died in 2011. Cook's 15-year run at the top has been highlighted by a fourteen-fold increase in the company's valuation despite its inability to launch a major hardware platform after the iPhone and its struggle to find a big market for its high-priced Vision Pro virtual reality headset released in 2024.
"Tim Cook, he's a really talented supply chain operations guy, and I think he's done just a remarkable job of navigating the environment," said Melissa Otto, head of Visible Alpha research at S&P Global, in an interview. "We'll get some visibility or some commentary at least around the current environment and how they're navigating it."
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Last month, Apple, citing the global memory shortage, raised starting iPad and Mac prices by at least $100, with some models increasing by more than $1,000. Analysts expect iPhone price hikes this year. In the meantime, Apple announced a program on Tuesday with Klarna, a provider of buy now, pay later loans, that will allow customers in the U.S. to lease an iPhone for up to two years at a price starting at $17.99 per month.
The price increases of up to 20% on some devices were announced just before the end of the quarter, so their impact won't be felt until the current period. For the quarter ended in June, analysts expect to see a total revenue increase of about 16%, with that growth number slipping to 12% in the current period.
More important to investors is what higher prices will do to demand in the December quarter, Apple's biggest of the year.
'Fundamentals are very strong'Counterpoint Research sees total smartphone shipments falling nearly 14% this year, the steepest decline since 2013. The part of the market at greatest risk is the lower end, where manufacturers have less room to pass on skyrocketing memory costs. That largely means Android phones.
Apple could signal "market share gains given pricing increases at competitors," wrote Goldman Sachs analysts, who have a buy rating on the stock, in a note this week.
Apple has yet to raise prices or change iPhone forecasts even after its June warning, though some analysts are altering their models. The hikes could actually boost earnings, some analysts say, due to the company's renowned brand.
"We continue to believe that Apple fundamentals are very strong, with myriad price hikes likely to drive upside to revenue and EPS over the next 6-18 months," analysts at Morgan Stanley wrote in a note last week. The firm recommends buying the stock, but they slashed their Mac forecast for the September quarter by 8% because of supply challenges.
The memory shortage is the biggest near-term challenge facing Apple, but the more significant risk to its business over the longer term likely has to do with its AI strategy.
Instead of spending heavily on AI infrastructure to build or serve advanced models, Apple is licensing much of its AI technology from Google as well as using its cloud. While the hyperscalers are all shelling out well over $100 billion in capital expenditures this year, and some are likely to exceed $200 billion, analysts expect Apple to spend just more than $11 billion, with $3.4 billion coming in the latest quarter, according to FactSet.
"While Apple was initially bruised by many investors for not joining the LLM investment cycle, investors are coming around to Apple's industry-leading" free cash flow, analysts at Baird wrote this month. They recommend buying the stock.
Before Google, Apple's main AI partner was OpenAI, whose ChatGPT was integrated into Siri and other parts of the operating system. That partnership has nearly fallen apart, and Apple sued OpenAI on July 10, alleging trade secret theft. OpenAI denied the claim.
Apple needs its redesigned Siri, which was released in beta in June and is expected to launch this fall alongside new iPhones, to catch on with the public. It then needs to follow that release up with more AI features to keep pace in an industry that's moving at warp speed.
With Ternus taking over, the company may be gearing up for more aggressive AI investing. Under Cook, the company threw off so much cash that it bought back more than $1 trillion in stock during his tenure.
In its last earnings report, Apple made a slight change to its stated policy of how it handles cash. Rather than sticking to a goal it's had since 2018 of being "net cash neutral," or getting its cash on hand equal to total debt, Apple said it will assess its cash and debt independently, which could free up funds for AI.
"We invest in the business first and foremost and then look to kind of return excess cash to shareholders," Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said on the April call.
Atreides Management LP grew its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 7.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 200,795 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after buying an additional 14,760 shares during the quarter. Tesla accounts for 1.5% of Atreides Management LP’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest holding. Atreides Management LP’s holdings in Tesla were worth $74,646,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of TSLA. Networth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Davidson Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Tesla by 79.4% during the 4th quarter. Davidson Capital Management Inc. now owns 61 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Friedenthal Financial boosted its position in Tesla by 66.7% in the 1st quarter. Friedenthal Financial now owns 75 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, Prism Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting Tesla Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
Positive Sentiment: Tesla won permission to revive a U.K. lawsuit involving InterDigital and a patent-licensing platform. The case could help Tesla secure licensing terms for connected vehicles using 5G technology, although it is not a final legal victory. Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence Positive Sentiment: Long-term power-purchase agreements in Arizona and Texas should provide Tesla with additional renewable electricity and battery capacity, supporting its energy-storage and AI infrastructure ambitions. Tesla to buy power from Arizona solar project Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain highly bullish: Wedbush reiterated a $600 target based on potential growth from full self-driving, Optimus and other AI businesses, while ARK Invest continued buying Tesla shares during the selloff. These views provide support but depend on substantial future execution. Wedbush issues $600 Tesla price target Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary says TSLA is deeply oversold after its extended decline, creating the possibility of a short-term rebound. However, oversold conditions do not resolve the company’s fundamental profitability and execution concerns. Tesla turns most oversold in over a year Negative Sentiment: Tesla’s quarterly revenue exceeded expectations, but adjusted EPS was $0.33 versus a $0.50 consensus estimate. Operating income fell 57% to roughly $400 million, while capital expenditures surged 142% year over year and free cash flow turned negative. The combination of weaker margins and heavier spending is the primary reason for the post-earnings selloff. Negative Sentiment: Reports say Tesla delayed a major growth timeline, intensifying concerns that robotaxis, humanoid robots and AI-related businesses may take longer to commercialize. Elon Musk has acknowledged “substantial” challenges, weakening confidence in the near-term growth narrative. Tesla delays biggest growth story Negative Sentiment: Investors also face intense EV competition, including BYD’s improving performance and planned humanoid-robot launch. With Tesla still trading at a very high earnings multiple despite deteriorating automotive profitability, analysts warn that the stock leaves little room for execution mistakes. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several analysts have recently issued reports on TSLA shares. HSBC reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $500.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a report on Tuesday. Citizens Jmp started coverage on Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. They issued a “market perform” rating on the stock. Erste Group Bank upgraded Tesla from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Glj Research restated a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Tesla has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $402.24.
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Tesla Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ TSLA opened at $307.44 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $396.79 and its 200-day simple moving average is $400.44. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.21 trillion, a PE ratio of 284.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 15.80 and a beta of 1.80. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $297.82 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 1.94.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). The business had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla In other news, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 26,409 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $378.11, for a total value of $9,985,506.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 48,399 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,300,145.89. This represents a 35.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 3,000 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $450.00, for a total transaction of $1,350,000.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at $8,147,700. This represents a 14.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 32,015 shares of company stock valued at $12,383,640. Company insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
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Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is an American company that designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy generation and energy storage products. Founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Tesla grew into a vertically integrated mobility and clean‑energy company with Elon Musk serving as its chief executive officer. The company’s stated mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, reflected in its combined focus on electric drivetrains, battery technology, renewable energy products and software.
Tesla’s automotive business includes a lineup of battery‑electric vehicles and related services.
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Google DeepMind rozpustil tým stojící za AlphaFoldem a přesunul většinu lidí na Gemini a další projekty. Téměř čtvrtina autorů původních prací už firmu opustila.
Google DeepMind has reportedly disbanded the team behind its Nobel Prize-winning Alpha Fold AI system.
That’s according to a report Wednesday (July 29) from the Financial Times (FT), which frames the move as Google overhauling a research strategy that made DeepMind one of the top AI laboratories.
Most of the original authors of the AlphaFold papers have been reassigned in the last year, the report said, citing an FT analysis of recent job moves and sources familiar with the matter.
The company confirmed that the employees have moved to projects dealing with Google’s Gemini large language model, plus areas like enzyme design, nuclear fusion and genomics, the FT added.
Others have moved to Google’s Isomorphic Labs. Almost a quarter of the full-time Google DeepMind authors of the original AlphaFold papers have simply left the company. The FT says this marks a major shift in DeepMind’s scientific strategy following the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) large language models.
“Our strategy over the last nine years has been to focus on grand challenges … a concrete goal every project is focused on,” said Pushmeet Kohli, vice-president of research at Google DeepMind, and founder/head of the AI for Science team. “The strategy has evolved.”
Rather than focusing on single scientific problems, Kohli told the FT, DeepMind is now also concentrating on developing Gemini-powered systems that can help scientists — and someday automate parts of the scientific process — while competing with companies like OpenAI and Anthropic to build frontier AI agents.
The news comes weeks after John Jumper, one of the Nobel Prize-winning scientists behind Alpha Fold, announced he was leaving the company to join Anthropic.
In other Google AI news, PYMNTS wrote this week about new research at the company showing that workers in predominantly physical and manual roles, such as auto technicians and industrial mechanics, are using conversational AI for real-time diagnostics, troubleshooting and on-the-job learning.
The company’s research also found that workplace AI now touches 68% of jobs, representing 90% of employment in the U.S. However, within any single job, employees use it for about 21% of their tasks on average.
“Blue-collar workers tend to be using a lot of what we call multimodal AI, which is AI with images and video,” Scott Strand, head of strategic operations and special projects for technology and society at Google, told Axios last week.
Microsoft má po uzavření trhu zveřejnit výsledky za 4. čtvrtletí; analytici čekají EPS 4,23 USD a tržby 87,61 miliardy USD. Akcie v úterý posílily o 1,1 % na 393,35 USD.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) will release its fourth quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 29.
Analysts expect the Redmond, Washington-based company to report quarterly earnings of $4.23 per share, up from $3.65 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Microsoft’s quarterly revenue is $87.61 billion. It reported $76.44 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in 13 straight quarters and for earnings per share in 15 straight quarters.
Microsoft shares gained 1.1% to close at $393.35 on Tuesday.
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AXS Investments LLC decreased its holdings in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 34.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 25,862 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 13,308 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises 1.8% of AXS Investments LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 6th biggest holding. AXS Investments LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $4,510,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of NVIDIA in the 4th quarter valued at $62,244,133,000. J. Stern & Co. LLP lifted its holdings in NVIDIA by 13,709.1% during the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 125,760,307 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $23,454,297,000 after purchasing an additional 124,849,603 shares during the last quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. boosted its position in NVIDIA by 896.4% in the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 78,123,960 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $14,570,119,000 after buying an additional 70,283,539 shares in the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors boosted its position in NVIDIA by 16.1% in the third quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 165,377,852 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $30,855,564,000 after buying an additional 22,896,705 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in NVIDIA by 15,496.1% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 21,865,525 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $3,454,534,000 after buying an additional 21,725,326 shares during the last quarter. 65.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on NVDA shares. President Capital lifted their target price on shares of NVIDIA from $280.00 to $295.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $275.00 price objective on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $413.00 target price (up from $352.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered NVIDIA from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 4th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, NVIDIA has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $304.26.
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Insider Activity at NVIDIA In related news, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total transaction of $3,343,815.00. Following the sale, the director owned 116,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,053,803.55. This trade represents a 11.77% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total value of $186,000,450.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 5,207,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,094,412,146.07. This represents a 14.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 1,901,125 shares of company stock worth $410,583,015 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 3.94% of the company’s stock.
NVIDIA Stock Up 0.3% NASDAQ:NVDA opened at $197.01 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.85, a current ratio of 3.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. NVIDIA Corporation has a 12-month low of $164.07 and a 12-month high of $236.54. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $206.86 and its 200-day simple moving average is $195.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.77 trillion, a P/E ratio of 30.17, a P/E/G ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 2.21.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $81.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $78.42 billion. NVIDIA had a return on equity of 96.94% and a net margin of 62.97%.The company’s revenue was up 85.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.81 earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 earnings per share for the current year.
NVIDIA Increases Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. This is an increase from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio is currently 15.31%.
NVIDIA declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, May 20th that authorizes the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to buy up to 1.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
Trending Headlines about NVIDIA Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
Positive Sentiment: CEO Jensen Huang is emphasizing robotics and “physical AI” as the next major growth market, spanning autonomous machines, vehicles, factories and data centers. The company’s expanded Agent Toolkit, PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X libraries are also being adopted by Cadence, Siemens, Synopsys, Samsung and Silvaco, supporting a broader software-and-platform ecosystem beyond GPU sales. NVIDIA robotics growth article Positive Sentiment: New strategic relationships with Safe Superintelligence, OpenAI, NAVER and other infrastructure partners could increase demand for NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin and Blackwell systems. Analysts remain broadly bullish, with reported price targets well above current trading levels. NVIDIA Safe Superintelligence investment article Neutral Sentiment: NVIDIA is reportedly discussing a potential backstop of up to $250 billion for OpenAI’s Ohio data-center project, alongside a much larger overall infrastructure plan. The arrangement could lock in substantial future chip demand, but it would also expand NVIDIA’s role from supplier to financier and expose it to OpenAI’s creditworthiness and project-execution risks. NVIDIA OpenAI financing article Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that vendor-backed AI infrastructure spending represents circular financing rather than organic customer demand. Reports that NVIDIA could guarantee OpenAI-related obligations helped trigger a broad chip-stock selloff, while rising default-insurance costs have intensified balance-sheet concerns. NVIDIA default insurance costs article Negative Sentiment: Taiwanese authorities reportedly detained an NVIDIA employee in a probe involving alleged diversion of Super Micro AI servers to China. Although no wrongdoing by NVIDIA has been established, the investigation raises additional export-control, legal and reputational risks. Intensifying Chinese competition and weakness across Asian chip stocks are adding pressure to the sector. Taiwan NVIDIA employee investigation article NVIDIA Profile (Free Report)
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 31,372 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock, valued at approximately $5,471,000. NVIDIA makes up approximately 1.8% of Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest position.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of NVIDIA during the fourth quarter valued at $62,244,133,000. J. Stern & Co. LLP increased its position in NVIDIA by 13,709.1% during the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 125,760,307 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $23,454,297,000 after purchasing an additional 124,849,603 shares in the last quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. raised its stake in NVIDIA by 896.4% in the 4th quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 78,123,960 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $14,570,119,000 after purchasing an additional 70,283,539 shares during the last quarter. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its holdings in NVIDIA by 16.1% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 165,377,852 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $30,855,564,000 after purchasing an additional 22,896,705 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in NVIDIA by 15,496.1% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 21,865,525 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $3,454,534,000 after purchasing an additional 21,725,326 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.27% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting NVIDIA Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
Positive Sentiment: CEO Jensen Huang is emphasizing robotics and “physical AI” as the next major growth market, spanning autonomous machines, vehicles, factories and data centers. The company’s expanded Agent Toolkit, PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X libraries are also being adopted by Cadence, Siemens, Synopsys, Samsung and Silvaco, supporting a broader software-and-platform ecosystem beyond GPU sales. NVIDIA robotics growth article Positive Sentiment: New strategic relationships with Safe Superintelligence, OpenAI, NAVER and other infrastructure partners could increase demand for NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin and Blackwell systems. Analysts remain broadly bullish, with reported price targets well above current trading levels. NVIDIA Safe Superintelligence investment article Neutral Sentiment: NVIDIA is reportedly discussing a potential backstop of up to $250 billion for OpenAI’s Ohio data-center project, alongside a much larger overall infrastructure plan. The arrangement could lock in substantial future chip demand, but it would also expand NVIDIA’s role from supplier to financier and expose it to OpenAI’s creditworthiness and project-execution risks. NVIDIA OpenAI financing article Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that vendor-backed AI infrastructure spending represents circular financing rather than organic customer demand. Reports that NVIDIA could guarantee OpenAI-related obligations helped trigger a broad chip-stock selloff, while rising default-insurance costs have intensified balance-sheet concerns. NVIDIA default insurance costs article Negative Sentiment: Taiwanese authorities reportedly detained an NVIDIA employee in a probe involving alleged diversion of Super Micro AI servers to China. Although no wrongdoing by NVIDIA has been established, the investigation raises additional export-control, legal and reputational risks. Intensifying Chinese competition and weakness across Asian chip stocks are adding pressure to the sector. Taiwan NVIDIA employee investigation article Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on NVDA shares. Argus lifted their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $220.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. CICC Research upped their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $240.60 to $268.30 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Bank of America reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $350.00 target price (up from $320.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $315.00 price target (up from $265.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $304.26.
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Insider Buying and Selling at NVIDIA In other news, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total value of $186,000,450.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 5,207,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,094,412,146.07. This represents a 14.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total transaction of $3,343,815.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 116,135 shares in the company, valued at $25,053,803.55. The trade was a 11.77% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 1,901,125 shares of company stock valued at $410,583,015 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 3.94% of the company’s stock.
NVIDIA Price Performance NVDA stock opened at $197.01 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $4.77 trillion, a PE ratio of 30.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 2.21. The company has a current ratio of 3.44, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $206.86 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $195.98. NVIDIA Corporation has a 12-month low of $164.07 and a 12-month high of $236.54.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $81.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.42 billion. NVIDIA had a return on equity of 96.94% and a net margin of 62.97%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 85.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.81 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 EPS for the current year.
NVIDIA Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This is a positive change from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. NVIDIA’s payout ratio is 15.31%.
NVIDIA declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Wednesday, May 20th that authorizes the company to buyback $80.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to buy up to 1.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
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NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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Cornerstone Planning Group zvýšila v 1. čtvrtletí podíl v NVIDIA o 10,5 % a nakoupila dalších 3 238 akcií. Nyní drží 34 056 akcií v hodnotě 5,939 milionu USD.
Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its stake in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 10.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 34,056 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,238 shares during the period. NVIDIA makes up 0.8% of Cornerstone Planning Group LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest position. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $5,939,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. State Street Corp increased its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 991,480,489 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $184,911,111,000 after purchasing an additional 11,451,386 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of NVIDIA by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 588,803,093 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $109,446,217,000 after purchasing an additional 3,383,441 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in NVIDIA in the fourth quarter worth approximately $62,244,133,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in NVIDIA by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 187,181,484 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $34,909,347,000 after purchasing an additional 2,849,678 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc lifted its position in shares of NVIDIA by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 181,203,035 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $33,808,862,000 after buying an additional 2,609,560 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.27% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $280.00 price objective on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “buy” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Monday, June 29th. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of NVIDIA from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, NVIDIA has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $304.26.
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Insider Buying and Selling at NVIDIA In other news, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total transaction of $3,343,815.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 116,135 shares in the company, valued at $25,053,803.55. This trade represents a 11.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total value of $186,000,450.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 5,207,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,094,412,146.07. This represents a 14.53% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock valued at $410,583,015. Corporate insiders own 3.94% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about NVIDIA Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
Positive Sentiment: CEO Jensen Huang is emphasizing robotics and “physical AI” as the next major growth market, spanning autonomous machines, vehicles, factories and data centers. The company’s expanded Agent Toolkit, PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X libraries are also being adopted by Cadence, Siemens, Synopsys, Samsung and Silvaco, supporting a broader software-and-platform ecosystem beyond GPU sales. NVIDIA robotics growth article Positive Sentiment: New strategic relationships with Safe Superintelligence, OpenAI, NAVER and other infrastructure partners could increase demand for NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin and Blackwell systems. Analysts remain broadly bullish, with reported price targets well above current trading levels. NVIDIA Safe Superintelligence investment article Neutral Sentiment: NVIDIA is reportedly discussing a potential backstop of up to $250 billion for OpenAI’s Ohio data-center project, alongside a much larger overall infrastructure plan. The arrangement could lock in substantial future chip demand, but it would also expand NVIDIA’s role from supplier to financier and expose it to OpenAI’s creditworthiness and project-execution risks. NVIDIA OpenAI financing article Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that vendor-backed AI infrastructure spending represents circular financing rather than organic customer demand. Reports that NVIDIA could guarantee OpenAI-related obligations helped trigger a broad chip-stock selloff, while rising default-insurance costs have intensified balance-sheet concerns. NVIDIA default insurance costs article Negative Sentiment: Taiwanese authorities reportedly detained an NVIDIA employee in a probe involving alleged diversion of Super Micro AI servers to China. Although no wrongdoing by NVIDIA has been established, the investigation raises additional export-control, legal and reputational risks. Intensifying Chinese competition and weakness across Asian chip stocks are adding pressure to the sector. Taiwan NVIDIA employee investigation article NVIDIA Trading Up 0.3% NVIDIA stock opened at $197.01 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $4.77 trillion, a PE ratio of 30.17, a P/E/G ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 2.21. NVIDIA Corporation has a 12 month low of $164.07 and a 12 month high of $236.54. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $206.86 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $195.98. The company has a current ratio of 3.44, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. NVIDIA had a net margin of 62.97% and a return on equity of 96.94%. The firm had revenue of $81.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $78.42 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.81 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 85.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 earnings per share for the current year.
NVIDIA Increases Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This is a positive change from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio is presently 15.31%.
NVIDIA announced that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Wednesday, May 20th that allows the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the computer hardware maker to repurchase up to 1.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
NVIDIA Company Profile (Free Report)
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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Forty three Eighteen Advisors LLC lowered its position in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 62.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,843 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 14,539 shares during the quarter. Forty three Eighteen Advisors LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $1,542,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. State Street Corp raised its position in NVIDIA by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 991,480,489 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $184,911,111,000 after purchasing an additional 11,451,386 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of NVIDIA by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 588,803,093 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $109,446,217,000 after purchasing an additional 3,383,441 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of NVIDIA during the 4th quarter worth about $62,244,133,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its holdings in NVIDIA by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 187,181,484 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $34,909,347,000 after buying an additional 2,849,678 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc raised its holdings in NVIDIA by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 181,203,035 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $33,808,862,000 after buying an additional 2,609,560 shares during the period. 65.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
NVIDIA Stock Performance Shares of NVDA opened at $197.01 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $4.77 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 2.21. NVIDIA Corporation has a 52-week low of $164.07 and a 52-week high of $236.54. The company has a quick ratio of 2.85, a current ratio of 3.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $206.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $195.98.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $81.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $78.42 billion. NVIDIA had a net margin of 62.97% and a return on equity of 96.94%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 85.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.81 earnings per share. Research analysts predict that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.
NVIDIA announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, May 20th that permits the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the computer hardware maker to buy up to 1.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.
NVIDIA Increases Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. This is an increase from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 15.31%.
Insider Activity at NVIDIA In other news, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total transaction of $3,343,815.00. Following the sale, the director owned 116,135 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,053,803.55. The trade was a 11.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total value of $186,000,450.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 5,207,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,094,412,146.07. The trade was a 14.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 1,901,125 shares of company stock valued at $410,583,015 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 3.94% of the company’s stock.
NVIDIA News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
Positive Sentiment: CEO Jensen Huang is emphasizing robotics and “physical AI” as the next major growth market, spanning autonomous machines, vehicles, factories and data centers. The company’s expanded Agent Toolkit, PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X libraries are also being adopted by Cadence, Siemens, Synopsys, Samsung and Silvaco, supporting a broader software-and-platform ecosystem beyond GPU sales. NVIDIA robotics growth article Positive Sentiment: New strategic relationships with Safe Superintelligence, OpenAI, NAVER and other infrastructure partners could increase demand for NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin and Blackwell systems. Analysts remain broadly bullish, with reported price targets well above current trading levels. NVIDIA Safe Superintelligence investment article Neutral Sentiment: NVIDIA is reportedly discussing a potential backstop of up to $250 billion for OpenAI’s Ohio data-center project, alongside a much larger overall infrastructure plan. The arrangement could lock in substantial future chip demand, but it would also expand NVIDIA’s role from supplier to financier and expose it to OpenAI’s creditworthiness and project-execution risks. NVIDIA OpenAI financing article Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that vendor-backed AI infrastructure spending represents circular financing rather than organic customer demand. Reports that NVIDIA could guarantee OpenAI-related obligations helped trigger a broad chip-stock selloff, while rising default-insurance costs have intensified balance-sheet concerns. NVIDIA default insurance costs article Negative Sentiment: Taiwanese authorities reportedly detained an NVIDIA employee in a probe involving alleged diversion of Super Micro AI servers to China. Although no wrongdoing by NVIDIA has been established, the investigation raises additional export-control, legal and reputational risks. Intensifying Chinese competition and weakness across Asian chip stocks are adding pressure to the sector. Taiwan NVIDIA employee investigation article Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $255.00 target price (up from $220.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Monday, June 29th. Itau BBA Securities lowered their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $256.00 to $218.00 in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $285.00 target price (up from $250.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $304.26.
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NVIDIA Profile (Free Report)
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d'investissement inc. v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila podíl v NVIDIA o 110,1 % na 453 364 akcií. Akcie tvoří 4,6 % portfolia fondu.
Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc. grew its holdings in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 110.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 453,364 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 237,539 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA makes up approximately 4.6% of Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest holding. Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d investissement inc.’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $79,067,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of NVDA. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in NVIDIA by 12.4% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 324,901 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $43,631,000 after buying an additional 35,815 shares during the last quarter. Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG raised its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG now owns 2,346,417 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $315,100,000 after acquiring an additional 22,929 shares during the last quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE lifted its position in shares of NVIDIA by 6.7% in the fourth quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE now owns 58,396 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $7,842,000 after acquiring an additional 3,653 shares in the last quarter. Hudson Value Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of NVIDIA by 30.7% in the fourth quarter. Hudson Value Partners LLC now owns 50,658 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $6,805,000 after acquiring an additional 11,900 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Group Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 15.7% during the first quarter. Wealth Group Ltd. now owns 6,598 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $715,000 after acquiring an additional 896 shares during the last quarter. 65.27% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Transactions at NVIDIA In related news, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total transaction of $3,343,815.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 116,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,053,803.55. This represents a 11.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total transaction of $186,000,450.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 5,207,271 shares in the company, valued at $1,094,412,146.07. The trade was a 14.53% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock worth $410,583,015. 3.94% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages recently weighed in on NVDA. Morgan Stanley set a $288.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Daiwa Securities Group boosted their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $215.00 to $255.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. HSBC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $325.00 price objective (up from $295.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $255.00 target price (up from $220.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $325.00 price objective on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, NVIDIA presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $304.26.
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NVIDIA Stock Up 0.3% Shares of NVDA opened at $197.01 on Wednesday. NVIDIA Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $164.07 and a fifty-two week high of $236.54. The company’s fifty day moving average is $206.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $195.98. The firm has a market cap of $4.77 trillion, a PE ratio of 30.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 2.21. The company has a quick ratio of 2.85, a current ratio of 3.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.11. NVIDIA had a return on equity of 96.94% and a net margin of 62.97%.The business had revenue of $81.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.42 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.81 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 85.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 earnings per share for the current year.
NVIDIA announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, May 20th that authorizes the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to repurchase up to 1.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.
NVIDIA Increases Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were paid a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. This is an increase from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio is presently 15.31%.
NVIDIA News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
Positive Sentiment: CEO Jensen Huang is emphasizing robotics and “physical AI” as the next major growth market, spanning autonomous machines, vehicles, factories and data centers. The company’s expanded Agent Toolkit, PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X libraries are also being adopted by Cadence, Siemens, Synopsys, Samsung and Silvaco, supporting a broader software-and-platform ecosystem beyond GPU sales. NVIDIA robotics growth article Positive Sentiment: New strategic relationships with Safe Superintelligence, OpenAI, NAVER and other infrastructure partners could increase demand for NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin and Blackwell systems. Analysts remain broadly bullish, with reported price targets well above current trading levels. NVIDIA Safe Superintelligence investment article Neutral Sentiment: NVIDIA is reportedly discussing a potential backstop of up to $250 billion for OpenAI’s Ohio data-center project, alongside a much larger overall infrastructure plan. The arrangement could lock in substantial future chip demand, but it would also expand NVIDIA’s role from supplier to financier and expose it to OpenAI’s creditworthiness and project-execution risks. NVIDIA OpenAI financing article Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that vendor-backed AI infrastructure spending represents circular financing rather than organic customer demand. Reports that NVIDIA could guarantee OpenAI-related obligations helped trigger a broad chip-stock selloff, while rising default-insurance costs have intensified balance-sheet concerns. NVIDIA default insurance costs article Negative Sentiment: Taiwanese authorities reportedly detained an NVIDIA employee in a probe involving alleged diversion of Super Micro AI servers to China. Although no wrongdoing by NVIDIA has been established, the investigation raises additional export-control, legal and reputational risks. Intensifying Chinese competition and weakness across Asian chip stocks are adding pressure to the sector. Taiwan NVIDIA employee investigation article About NVIDIA (Free Report)
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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NVIDIA jedná o záruku úvěru za 250 miliard USD pro OpenAI, aby podpořila 10gigawattový pronájem datových center SoftBank v Ohiu. Akcie NVIDIA po zprávě klesly.
Investors allocating capital to the artificial intelligence sector are facing a complex transition in market mechanics. The early phase of the AI infrastructure boom relied heavily on organic hardware procurement, with hyperscalers purchasing silicon outright to build generative models.
Today, the physical economy underlying these digital networks is shifting toward a highly leveraged, vendor-financed credit cycle. Mega-cap semiconductor providers find themselves stepping in to guarantee immense counterparty debt to sustain client buildouts. Primary hyperscalers are actively maneuvering to capture infrastructure premiums, cannibalizing specialized cloud vendors in the process. Understanding how these capital expenditures impact balance sheets helps clarify where the structural integrity of peak demand might be fracturing.
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Co-Signing the Future: NVIDIA's $250B Credit WrapNVIDIA Today
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For years, chipmakers operated on a highly efficient business model. They designed advanced processors, contracted fabrication, and sold the hardware to top-tier technology firms. That dynamic is experiencing a structural evolution. NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA recently entered negotiations to provide a $250 billion credit wrap to backstop OpenAI's 10-gigawatt SoftBank data center lease in Ohio.
Because OpenAI lacks an investment-grade credit rating, the artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory requires external balance sheets to secure physical data center leases at this unprecedented scale. Think of it like co-signing a mortgage for an entity that lacks the required credit score, except this entity wants to build a multi-billion-dollar AI factory.
Discussions also include an additional $350 billion in financing specifically for silicon, bringing the total project scope to over $500 billion. The market reacted sharply to the sheer scale of this contingent liability, sending NVIDIA shares down after the report surfaced.
Looking closely at Q1 fiscal year 2027 data, the picture reveals why the market is aggressively unwinding the equity. NVIDIA posted $58 billion in net income, yet $13.4 billion of that figure stems from unrealized equity gains rather than core operations. Revenue concentration remains a prevailing headwind, with 54% of top-line generation tied to just three hyperscaler clients.
By guaranteeing construction debt and leasing obligations for a privately held, loss-making entity, the hardware designer becomes a systemic infrastructure financier. This aggressive maneuver effectively locks in a captive deployment environment for its next-generation architecture, neutralizing the threat of OpenAI fully transitioning to custom silicon. This strategy relies heavily on perfect execution and uninterrupted compute utilization.
Institutional investors are actively pricing in the counterparty risk. Five-year credit default swap pricing, the cost to insure NVIDIA debt against default, rose by 0.14 percentage points, marking the highest margin expansion on record.
Buying the Customer: The Cost of Artificial DemandThe capital intensity required to secure regional hardware ecosystems extends beyond the region. NVIDIA recently invested $1 billion to secure a 4.5% equity stake in South Korean tech conglomerate Naver. Conducted alongside a $9 billion financing term sheet from Brookfield, this transaction aims to scale the GAK Sejong data center to 200 megawatts by 2028, utilizing proprietary platforms.
These sovereign investments in AI illustrate the immense upfront capital required to maintain market dominance. Acting as a financial backstop secures long-term revenue floors, but it also signals reliance on circular financing, in which NVIDIA absorbs contingent leasing debt to support future silicon demand. The model can work well if customers keep using the capacity and generating cash flow, but it becomes more fragile if end demand weakens.
Stranded Assets: The GPU Rental Market ImplodesOpenAI's push for a proprietary 10-gigawatt campus in Ohio threatens the established hierarchy of cloud computing. This aggressive expansion marks a strategic pivot from renting compute capacity to directly controlling physical infrastructure.
This maneuver directly affects Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT. Microsoft faces early fractures in its legacy cloud alliances as OpenAI actively maneuvers to decentralize its infrastructure and reduce its reliance on Azure.
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While hyperscalers navigate shifting alliances, specialized AI infrastructure providers face severe operational distress. CoreWeave NASDAQ: CRWV is a primary example of rapid margin compression in the specialized GPU rental market. CoreWeave is trading well below its recent highs, with a negative earnings multiple and recen t price action that has included a sharp single-session drawdown.
The fundamental breakdown at CoreWeave accelerated following a major structural shift from its largest customer. Meta Platforms NASDAQ: META holds $35.2 billion in infrastructure contracts with CoreWeave. The launch of Meta Compute, a direct commercial cloud service designed to monetize excess capacity, transformed Meta Platforms from a primary buyer into a direct competitor. This introduction poses a structural threat to the independent GPU rental business model, sparking fears of stranded assets across the sector.
A review of CRWV's Q1 2026 fundamentals highlights the acute pressure. CoreWeave reported a widening net loss of $740 million, $536 million in interest expense, and negative free cash flow of $4.7 billion. Total liabilities have scaled to $50.8 billion. Insider action often foreshadows deeper fundamental issues. CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator executed a series of recent stock sales totaling nearly $55 million, including his most recent sale of $24.07 million on July 21, 2026. This liquidation occurred alongside a pending securities fraud class action regarding data center construction delays, establishing an expanding multi-month pattern of executive selling inside of CoreWeave.
The Contagion Effect: Hedging the AI Supply ChainThe unconstrained AI spending cycle is showing structural fatigue, forcing a harsh repricing of systemic risk across the entire supply chain. Billions in data center asset-backed securities currently sit on the books of private equity-owned insurers. Data center asset-backed securities package leasing contracts into tradable debt. When yields rise, the cost to service this debt balloons, squeezing the underlying operator. If a tenant defaults, the guarantor absorbs the shock. Elevated long-term bond yields continuously threaten the stability of these circular financing loops.
When primary silicon vendors underwrite client infrastructure, it establishes a hard ceiling on unconstrained organic demand. Prominent institutional investors like Michael Burry have heavily increased short positions against the sector, targeting structural vulnerabilities in private credit linked to data center buildouts and semiconductor leases. The synchronized equity contraction across the processor ecosystem indicates a macroeconomic realization that peak data center capital expenditure relies increasingly on unsustainable vendor financing.
Surviving the Silicon Credit CrunchThe transition from hardware vendor to systemic infrastructure financier introduces unprecedented capital risk to balance sheets previously praised for pristine efficiency. The hardware ecosystem lock-in provides a tangible floor for long-term revenue, but the sheer scale of infrastructure financing forces the broader market to question the limits of peak capital expenditure.
Investors tracking the broader compute infrastructure buildout may want to evaluate institutional hedging metrics and insider liquidation patterns to identify structural shifts before they are fully priced into equity valuations.
Cautious market participants might consider waiting for stabilization in neocloud free cash flow metrics and clarity on hyperscaler insourcing before establishing long-term exposure to specialized infrastructure providers.
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AT&T Internet Air dosáhl 2 milionů zákazníků a druhý milion přidal zhruba za polovinu času než ten první. Více než polovina předplatitelů zároveň využívá i mobilní služby AT&T wireless.
, /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T's 5G home internet hit 2 million subscribers in roughly a year, and more than half of them pair it with AT&T wireless
Key Takeaways
AT&T Internet Air reached 2 million customers, adding its second million in about half the time it took to reach its first. More than 50% of AT&T's 5G home internet subscribers are converged customers, meaning they also choose AT&T for wireless. Starting next month, customers can order AT&T Internet Air in-store and leave with the equipment on the spot. What's the News? AT&T Internet Air® has reached 2 million subscribers, marking a major milestone for AT&T's 5G home internet service. At the same time, 1 million AT&T Internet Air subscribers also have AT&T wireless, proving customers are increasingly choosing AT&T as their primary source for connectivity.
Why it Matters: After taking roughly two years to reach its first 1 million subscribers, AT&T Internet Air added its second million in about a year — doubling its customer base in about half the time.
Beyond its rapid adoption, the momentum shows a bigger trend: customers are increasingly choosing AT&T as their one-stop connectivity provider, with simple home internet and wireless service working together under one roof.
Quotable: "People want simple internet from a provider they trust, and that's what AT&T Internet Air delivers," said Josh Goodell, vice president, broadband product development, AT&T. "Today's milestone shows it's resonating with customers, and when they pair it with AT&T wireless, we're seeing industry-leading satisfaction. That tells us customers see the value in Internet Air and that it is an important part of how AT&T keeps them connected."
What's Next: AT&T is continuing to make Internet Air easier to get and start using. Starting next month, customers will be able to order AT&T Internet Air in stores and take their equipment home on the spot. It's another way we're making the experience simpler and helping customers get online faster.
More Details: Bringing internet and wireless together means more value and big savings for AT&T customers. Those who combine AT&T Internet Air with an eligible AT&T wireless plan, can get home internet for as low as $35/month. And with both services backed by the AT&T Guarantee, customers get more than savings – they get confidence in the connections they count on every day. Because when the connection matters – it has to be AT&T.
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AT&T Internet Air brings you strong Wi-Fi at home. Delivered over the AT&T 5G network, you can set up home internet in minutes without waiting for cables or complicated installations. Plus, there are no surprise charges or equipment rental fees.
It's designed to support the whole household, including streaming, gaming, remote work, homework, and everyday browsing, all with unlimited data and no annual contract. AT&T Internet Air is a great fit for busy families, remote workers, and anyone looking for reliable, high-speed home internet with the flexibility of wireless technology.
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Netflix sází na vybrané živé akce, které táhnou nové předplatitele; šest z jeho 10 největších dnů registrací za pět let přišlo právě díky nim. Letos mají živé přenosy tvořit asi 5 % výdajů na obsah a 1 % sledovanosti.
Key Takeaways Netflix uses selective live events to drive subscriber sign-ups, engagement and advertising growth. NFLX says six of its 10 biggest sign-up days in five years were driven by live events. Netflix uses live broadcasts to promote originals and expand content discovery across its platform. Netflix's (NFLX - Free Report) expanding investment in live programming is emerging as a key driver of its long-term subscriber growth strategy. Rather than pursuing an expensive portfolio of premium sports rights, the company has adopted a selective approach by adding live sports, entertainment specials and marquee events that complement its on-demand library. Recent initiatives, including the MLB Home Run Derby, the World Baseball Classic in Japan and other live entertainment events, reflect Netflix's efforts to attract new members while expanding engagement and advertising opportunities. Live programming is evolving into a strategic extension of Netflix's core streaming business rather than a standalone offering.
Early results suggest that live content is generating meaningful business value despite representing a small portion of Netflix's content investment. Six of the company's 10 largest new-member sign-up days over the past five years have been driven by live events. While live programming is expected to represent roughly 5% of content spending and only about 1% of viewing hours this year, it has been supporting subscriber acquisition, advertising demand and content discovery. Total viewing hours increased 2% year over year in the first half of 2026, adding roughly 1.5 billion viewing hours.
Netflix is also leveraging live events to strengthen its broader content ecosystem by using marquee broadcasts to promote original series and encourage viewers to discover additional programming. This integrated approach enhances returns on content investments by extending viewer engagement beyond live events while creating premium advertising inventory for marketers.
By focusing on high-impact live events that drive new-member acquisition, deepen engagement and expand advertising opportunities, Netflix is strengthening another lever for subscriber growth. As the company expands its live content portfolio in a disciplined manner, the strategy could support sustained subscriber growth while creating additional monetization opportunities.
How Netflix Stacks Up Against PeersCompared with Disney (DIS - Free Report) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD - Free Report) , Netflix's live content strategy is more selective and event-driven. Disney continues to rely on ESPN and premium sports rights to drive engagement, while Warner Bros. Discovery leverages TNT Sports and live programming across its media portfolio. In contrast, Netflix focuses on marquee live events that complement its on-demand library and support subscriber acquisition. As Disney expands its streaming bundle and Warner Bros. Discovery integrates live sports into Max, Netflix's disciplined approach could help sustain membership growth while enhancing advertising opportunities.
NFLX’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Netflix have declined 22.8% year to date, underperforming both the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry and the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s fall of 20.9% and 9.6%, respectively.
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From a valuation standpoint, Netflix appears overvalued, trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 19.36X, higher than the sector’s 16.4X. NFLX carries a Value Score of D.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NFLX’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.59 per share, down by a penny over the past 30 days. This indicates a 41.9% increase from the previous year.
NFLX currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Atreides Management LP v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila svůj podíl v Mastercard o 7,9 % na 49 604 akcií v hodnotě 24,785 milionu USD. Institucionální investoři a hedge fondy drží 97,28 % akcií.
Atreides Management LP grew its stake in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA – Free Report) by 7.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 49,604 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,646 shares during the quarter. Atreides Management LP’s holdings in Mastercard were worth $24,785,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in shares of Mastercard by 42.3% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 6,824 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $3,594,000 after purchasing an additional 2,028 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its stake in Mastercard by 8.5% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 2,548 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $1,432,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Betterment LLC grew its holdings in Mastercard by 6.5% in the 2nd quarter. Betterment LLC now owns 947 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $532,000 after buying an additional 58 shares during the period. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Mastercard by 35.8% during the 2nd quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC now owns 677,204 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $380,548,000 after acquiring an additional 178,387 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Mastercard during the 2nd quarter worth about $431,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.28% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms have weighed in on MA. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Mastercard from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on Mastercard in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. They set an “outperform” rating and a $605.00 price objective for the company. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Mastercard in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Mastercard in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Barclays assumed coverage on Mastercard in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $640.00 price target for the company. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $653.65.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on MA
Key Stories Impacting Mastercard Here are the key news stories impacting Mastercard this week:
Positive Sentiment: Mastercard enters its second-quarter report with favorable earnings momentum. Zacks’ Earnings ESP points to potential for an earnings beat, following the prior quarter’s $4.60 adjusted EPS, which exceeded consensus, and 15.8% year-over-year revenue growth. Mastercard Nears Q2 Earnings With Beat Potential Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s focus is on payment volume, cross-border activity, consumer spending and operating trends in the quarter ended June 2026. Strong results or upbeat guidance could reinforce the stock’s recent strength and premium valuation. Visa and Mastercard Earnings: How Quarterly Estimates Have Evolved Positive Sentiment: Mastercard and the National Bank of Egypt launched a U.S.-dollar corporate debit card for large businesses and small and midsize companies. The product expands Mastercard’s cross-border payments reach, though its near-term financial effect is likely modest. Mastercard and NBE Introduce USD Corporate Debit Card in Egypt Neutral Sentiment: Reports highlight Mastercard’s efforts to strengthen scam defenses and the possibility of selling Vocalink. Better fraud protection could support trust and payments volume, while a Vocalink transaction could unlock value but may also change the company’s strategic profile. Mastercard Bolsters Scam Defense Negative Sentiment: Investors are weighing regulatory risks and increasing competition in digital payments, including stablecoin-based payment services and card issuance. These trends could pressure pricing or reduce Mastercard’s role in some transactions if adoption accelerates. Stablecoin Banking Competition Expands Beyond Settlement Mastercard Trading Up 2.0% MA opened at $562.96 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $510.49 and its 200-day moving average is $514.32. Mastercard Incorporated has a 52-week low of $464.52 and a 52-week high of $601.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.56. The firm has a market capitalization of $497.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.58, a P/E/G ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.73.
Mastercard (NYSE:MA – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The credit services provider reported $4.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.41 by $0.19. Mastercard had a net margin of 45.88% and a return on equity of 212.96%. The business had revenue of $8.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.26 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.73 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 15.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Mastercard Incorporated will post 19.61 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Mastercard Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 7th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.87 per share. This represents a $3.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 9th. Mastercard’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 20.14%.
Insider Buying and Selling In other news, insider Sandra A. Arkell sold 200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $540.00, for a total transaction of $108,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 3,322 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,793,880. This trade represents a 5.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Raj Seshadri sold 1,977 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $529.73, for a total transaction of $1,047,276.21. Following the transaction, the insider owned 16,429 shares in the company, valued at $8,702,934.17. This trade represents a 10.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 7,005 shares of company stock valued at $3,689,976. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Mastercard Company Profile (Free Report)
Mastercard Incorporated is a global payments technology company that operates a network connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. The company facilitates electronic payments and transaction processing for credit, debit and prepaid card products carrying the Mastercard brand, while also providing a range of payment-related services to issuers, acquirers and merchants. Its technology and network enable authorization, clearing and settlement of payments and support a broad set of use cases including point-of-sale, e-commerce and mobile payments.
Beyond core transaction processing, Mastercard offers a suite of value-added services such as fraud and risk management, identity and authentication tools, tokenization and digital wallet support, cross-border and commercial payment solutions, and data analytics and consulting services for merchants and financial partners.
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Qualcomm zveřejní výsledky za 3. čtvrtletí po uzavření trhu ve středu; analytici čekají EPS 2,22 USD a tržby 9,67 mld. USD. Akcie v úterý klesly o 4,2 % na 162,88 USD.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) will release its third quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 29.
Analysts expect the San Diego, California-based company to report quarterly earnings of $2.22 per share, down from $2.77 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Qualcomm’s quarterly revenue is $9.67 billion. It reported $10.37 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On July 22, Qualcomm expanded its collaboration with Samsung to expand use of Snapdragon to power new Galaxy lineup of smartphones, watches and intelligent eyewear.
Qualcomm shares fell 4.2% to close at $162.88 on Tuesday.
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BMW Group vybrala Qualcomm jako hlavního dodavatele výpočetních čipů pro digitální kokpit a automatizované řízení v příští dekádě. Dohoda pokrývá platformy Snapdragon Digital Chassis, včetně Snapdragon Cockpit a Snapdragon Ride.
BMW Group selects Qualcomm as its leading compute silicon provider for the digital cockpit and next-generation ADAS/AD systems with model programs starting next decade. Agreement spans the Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio, including Snapdragon Cockpit and Snapdragon Ride Platforms. , /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) and BMW Group today announced a major agreement for the provision of compute silicon for BMW Group's next-generation digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance and automated driving (ADAS/AD) systems through the next decade. The agreement reflects years of technical collaboration and Qualcomm Technologies' ability to deliver compute performance and AI capabilities that BMW Group's most demanding vehicle programs require. Spanning Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ solutions, including its most powerful system-on-chips (SoCs), the Snapdragon® Elite automotive platform, and dedicated AI accelerators, the agreement establishes the hardware basis for BMW Group to deliver the next generation AI-powered experiences.
Qualcomm and BMW Group "The versatility and performance depth of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis has enabled our companies to continually expand the scope and ambition of what we build together," said Nakul Duggal, EVP and Group GM, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT and Robotics, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are proud to partner with BMW Group and to contribute to their vision of the next-generation vehicle. Being selected as their lead compute silicon provider for the digital cockpit and automated driving reflects the trust BMW Group has placed in our technology and roadmap. As agentic and physical AI drive a new generation of intelligent vehicles, this collaboration enables both companies to define the future of mobility."
The companies' existing collaboration was most recently demonstrated with the November 2025 commercial launch of Snapdragon Ride™ Pilot in the BMW iX3, the first vehicle in BMW Group's Neue Klasse program. Co-developed by both companies, Snapdragon Ride Pilot powers BMW's distinctive Symbiotic Drive experience, integrating the driver into the automated driving system in a way that is uniquely BMW in the automaker's latest vehicle generation.
The Snapdragon Digital Chassis is Qualcomm Technologies' integrated automotive compute platform, built over more than two decades of investment in automotive-grade silicon and software. Its solutions are each purpose-built for their domain yet designed to work together on a common architecture, enabling the vehicle to function as a unified intelligent system.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global computing leader at the center of the AI era, enabling intelligence to scale from the most personal devices to large‑scale infrastructure. Building on more than four decades of innovation, we develop platforms and solutions that bring together advanced AI, high‑performance, low power computing and industry‑leading connectivity—powering products and services used around the world. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm, Snapdragon, Qualcomm Dragonwing and Qualcomm Dragonfly are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Qualcomm dokončil akvizici společnosti Modular, čímž posiluje své AI platformy od edge po cloud. Modular, Mojo, MAX i Modular Cloud zůstávají zachovány jako produkty a značky.
Modular's AI-native software platform complements Qualcomm Technologies' solutions to accelerate generative and agentic AI technologies from edge to cloud.
The combination of Qualcomm Technologies and Modular creates a leading AI compute platform for an array of high-growth areas, including data center, edge infrastructure, and personal and industrial AI.
Modular's open ecosystem mission will continue, with Mojo, MAX and Modular Cloud continuing as products and brands. , /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Modular Inc, a leading innovator in AI-native software infrastructure. Modular's software platform gives developers a unified way to optimize and deploy generative and agentic AI workloads across heterogenous computing systems. Combined with Qualcomm Technologies' leadership in high-performance, energy-efficient compute, Modular strengthens the company's ability to deliver complete AI solutions.
Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Modular The acquisition will accelerate the expansion of Qualcomm Technologies' AI platforms across devices, data center, edge infrastructure, and personal and industrial AI. It will also give Modular the scale and reach to bring its technology to more developers, enterprises, hardware platforms, and markets. Modular's commitment to an open, heterogenous ecosystem will continue, while delivering leading performance across CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and custom silicon. Mojo, MAX, and Modular Cloud will continue as products and brands, with expanded investment and support through Qualcomm Technologies. Chris Lattner, Co-Founder and CEO of Modular, will take on the role of Executive Vice President of Advanced AI Software and Platforms.
"Combining Modular's AI-native software platform with Qualcomm Technologies' leading solutions, industry scale and ecosystem partnerships accelerate our ability to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient AI solutions from edge to cloud," said Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated. "With Modular's world-class engineering team, we're enabling a new and open approach to AI software development, enabling AI to run efficiently across any hardware while maximizing performance. This solves one of AI's biggest challenges, gives developers and customers genuine choice, and advances competition, innovation and resilience across the industry."
"Joining Qualcomm gives us the scale to bring Modular's software innovations to a broader portfolio of AI and compute platforms," said Lattner. "Together, we can help developers deploy AI more efficiently across a wide range of hardware architectures while improving productivity, performance, and portability."
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global computing leader at the center of the AI era, enabling intelligence to scale from the most personal devices to large‑scale infrastructure. Building on more than four decades of innovation, we develop platforms and solutions that bring together advanced AI, high‑performance, low power computing and industry‑leading connectivity—powering products and services used around the world. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm, Snapdragon, Qualcomm Dragonwing and Qualcomm Dragonfly are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.
SummaryW. P. Carey remains a Buy, supported by robust AFFO growth, high occupancy, and an attractive, sustainable dividend yield.WPC raised its AFFO guidance, boosted investment targets, and executed another dividend hike, maintaining a solid payout ratio and flexibility for future increases.Despite macro headwinds and refinancing risks, WPC's CPI-linked leases and portfolio pivot toward retail and industrial assets position it for long-term re-rating potential.Valuation implies a significant discount to intrinsic value, offering compelling risk-reward for long-term investors even under conservative growth assumptions. Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images
Introduction The last time I covered W. P. Carey (WPC), I reiterated its Buy rating, supported by its strong AFFO growth, high occupancy rate, and attractive and sustainable dividend yield while the REIT accelerated its
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W. P. Carey těží z toho, že téměř polovina nájmů je navázaná na CPI, což podporuje tržby v inflačním prostředí. Management zároveň zvýšil výhled růstu AFFO na fiskální rok 2026 na 5,2 %.
SummaryW. P. Carey Inc. benefits from nearly half its leases being CPI-linked, driving robust revenue in an inflationary environment.WPC's payout ratio dropped to 70.6% and AFFO grew 4.7% annualized, supporting conservative, reliable dividends attractive for risk-averse investors.Management increased FY 2026 AFFO growth outlook to 5.2% and investment volumes are up, reflecting strong operational execution and shareholder alignment.Despite strong performance, WPC trades at a premium P/AFFO (~15x vs. 12.6x historical), justifying a Hold for valuation-conscious investors. EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS/DigitalVision via Getty Images
One of the core reasons why W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) is doing so well stems from the fact that almost halve of its leases are CPI-linked in one way or the other. Around 30% of
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Stanley Black & Decker ve 2. čtvrtletí vykázal zisk na akcii 1,57 USD, nad odhadem 1,20 USD. Tržby dosáhly 3,96 miliardy USD a také překonaly očekávání.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.08 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +30.83%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this tool company would post earnings of $0.61 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.8, delivering a surprise of +31.15%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Stanley Black & Decker, which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry, posted revenues of $3.96 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.71%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.95 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Stanley Black & Decker shares have added about 26.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Stanley Black & Decker?While Stanley Black & Decker has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Stanley Black & Decker was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.66 on $3.68 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $5.35 on $15.15 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products is currently in the bottom 24% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Kennametal (KMT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5.
This engineered products maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +376.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 153.3% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Kennametal's revenues are expected to be $719.89 million, up 39.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Brookfield a NextEra Energy plánují v Paducahu datové centrum za 100 miliard USD s vlastní energetickou infrastrukturou. Projekt má do roku 2032 vytvořit asi 8 000 stavebních a 600 plných provozních pracovních míst.
, /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of energy, infrastructure and utility companies today announced a strategic partnership to develop a data center campus at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Paducah Site in Western Kentucky. The $100 billion privately-funded project repurposes land at the former enrichment site into a hub for innovation and energy generation.
Once fully constructed in 2032, the campus will support up to 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of utility capacity and over 1.2 GW of compute capacity — backed by up to 4.6 GW of dedicated generation resources paid for and built specifically for the project, protecting customers from costs and fulfilling President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge.
The partnership coalition includes Brookfield, NextEra Energy, Big Rivers Electric Power Corporation, Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative and Paducah Power System.
"This new campus helps secure our nation's position as a global leader in innovation," said U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. "It's difficult to overestimate the importance of this project. The planning and investment by NextEra Energy and Brookfield provides a crucial roadmap for future projects in the United States by revealing the ability to build world leading infrastructure without passing costs on to surrounding communities."
By pairing the Brookfield data center campus with new power infrastructure, the project is designed to strengthen grid reliability across the region while shielding current residential and small-business electricity ratepayers from additional costs. NextEra Energy will add power generation resources in stages as the campus ramps up, ensuring the data center's growing power needs are met by new supply.
The development is expected to create approximately 8,000 construction jobs and 600 full-time operations jobs.
DOE's former enrichment site proved to be the ideal location for largest economic investment in Kentucky's history.
"We are intently focused on finding ways to put federal land back to use for American taxpayers," said DOE Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management Tim Walsh. "That commitment is at the heart of our office's American Energy Hubs initiative. Our employees are working with urgency to transform legacy sites that played a key role in the prosperity and success of our nation, like Paducah, into hubs for energy and innovation that keep our nation secure and create new jobs and economic opportunities for the region."
Once an essential component of the nation's atomic energy program, the Paducah Site has long contributed to America's energy security. Due to the scale of its previous operations, the site is already equipped with transmission capacity, water infrastructure, fiber connectivity, roads and land ready to support a project of this magnitude. That existing infrastructure significantly accelerates timelines to begin work on the development.
Following its Request for Offers in November 2025, DOE selected Brookfield to lease land and develop and operate the data center campus at the Paducah Site. DOE also selected NextEra Energy to build and own the dedicated generation resources to power the campus, including up to 2 GW of natural gas and up to 2.6 GW of battery energy storage systems. The project is subject to negotiation and execution of definitive documentation.
Big Rivers Electric Power Corporation will provide wholesale electric service, Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative will deliver retail service, and Paducah Power System will serve as a community supporter.
The power service agreement with Big Rivers Electric Power Corporation and Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative will include additional oversight and approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
A word from Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield:
"Demand for critical infrastructure that accelerates innovation in the U.S. and supports the economy will need to be met with capital, development capabilities, and additional power generation that benefits local communities. The Department of Energy Paducah Site will be the seed of our plan to invest $100 billion in AI infrastructure, and we are proud to help unlock that potential through responsible investment and long-term stewardship. By advancing this project in line with the White House's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, we are ensuring innovation and affordability go hand in hand with creating high-quality jobs, attracting new investment, and strengthening the local economy."
A word from John Ketchum, chairman, president and CEO of NextEra Energy:
"This project is a proof point for how AI infrastructure should be built in America. The data center will bring its own power, pay for its own power infrastructure and create good-paying jobs for local workers — and in doing so, it will make the local communities stronger. New jobs, new energy resources, a more reliable grid and not a dollar of added cost on an existing customer's electric bill. The Paducah Site has the infrastructure, the capacity and the legacy to support a project of this scale. We are proud to continue moving forward to power it and do our part to help revitalize the region."
A word from Don Gulley, president and CEO of Big Rivers Electric Corporation:
"Our members count on us to protect them from risk while planning boldly for the future. We believe this project will provide significant benefits to our members without compromising the affordability or reliability of their electricity. The infrastructure investments required for this project will strengthen reliability, open opportunities for new generation resources and position Western Kentucky as a technology leader."
A word from Greg Grissom, president and CEO of Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative:
"As a member-owned cooperative, our priority is always the people and communities we serve. Projects like this have the potential to bring meaningful economic development to our region while safeguarding the electricity our members depend on every day. Jackson Purchase Energy is proud to collaborate with our project partners to deliver long-term value for our members and support the region's future."
A word from Cory Hicks, CEO of Paducah Power System:
"For generations, the Paducah Site has played a critical role in our nation's energy and national security mission — from its Cold War era legacy to decades of supporting America's defense and industrial capabilities. Today, our same site is helping power what many consider the next great national challenge: the race for advanced computing and artificial intelligence. Paducah Power System is proud to support this new mission of national significance while building a strong economic future for this region."
About Brookfield
Brookfield is a leading global investment firm with more than $1 trillion in assets under management headquartered in New York that owns and operates real assets and essential service businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. We invest on behalf of institutions and individuals around the world across infrastructure, energy, private equity, real estate, and credit—sectors critical to supporting economic growth and productivity. With a heritage spanning more than a century and operations in over 30 countries, we deploy long-term, patient capital to build the foundational assets and businesses that power a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future—seeking to build long-term wealth for our clients while delivering strong risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit our website at www.brookfield.com
About NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy and battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
About Big Rivers Electric Corporation
Big Rivers Electric Corporation is a member-owned, not-for-profit, generation and transmission cooperative. It provides wholesale electric power and shared services to three distribution cooperative Member-Owners across 22 counties in western Kentucky. The Member-Owners are Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Paducah; Kenergy Corp, headquartered in Henderson; and Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, headquartered in Brandenburg. Together, the Member-Owners distribute retail electric power to more than 120,000 homes, farms, businesses, and industries. Big Rivers owns and operates 936 MW of generating capacity from three power stations. The total power capacity is 1,114 MW, including contracted capacity from the Southeastern Power Administration. High-voltage electric power is delivered to the Member-Owners over a system of 1,353 miles of transmission lines and 29 substations. Big Rivers is regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
About Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative
Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative is a non-profit, member-owned rural electric cooperative headquartered in Paducah, Ky., serving more than 23,000 consumer-members in the Western Kentucky counties Ballard, Carlisle, Graves, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. Jackson Purchase Energy is regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
About Paducah Power System
Serving approximately 22,500 customers with a reliability rate of 99.99%, Paducah Power System has been bringing public power to the citizens of Paducah/McCracken County since September 1961, and more recently a robust fiber network that provides critical infrastructure throughout western Kentucky. The municipal system generates wholesale power at the Prairie State Energy Campus and peaking power at its generation plant in Paducah.
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This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead represent the current expectations of NextEra Energy, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy) regarding future operating results and other future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of NextEra Energy's control. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements concerning growth strategies and development opportunities. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "will," "may result," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "seek," "potential," "projection," "forecast," "predict," "goals," "target," "outlook," "should," "would" or similar words or expressions. 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capital expenditures, increased operating costs and various liabilities attributable to environmental laws, regulations and other standards applicable to NextEra Energy; effects on NextEra Energy of federal or state laws or regulations mandating new or additional limits on the production of greenhouse gas emissions; exposure of NextEra Energy to significant and increasing compliance costs and substantial monetary penalties and other sanctions as a result of extensive federal, state and local government regulation of its operations and businesses; effect on NextEra Energy of changes in tax laws, guidance or policies as well as in judgments and estimates used to determine tax-related asset and liability amounts; impact on NextEra Energy of adverse results of litigation; impacts of NextEra Energy of allegations of violations of law; effect on NextEra Energy of failure to proceed with projects under development or inability to complete the construction of (or capital improvements to) electric generation, storage, transmission and distribution facilities, natural gas and oil production and transportation facilities and other facilities on schedule or within budget; 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inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage for protection of NextEra Energy against significant losses and risk that insurance coverage does not provide protection against all significant losses; a prolonged period of low natural gas and oil prices, disrupted production or unsuccessful drilling efforts could impact NextEra Energy's natural gas and oil production and transportation operations and cause NextEra Energy to delay or cancel certain natural gas and oil production projects and could result in certain assets becoming impaired; risk of increased operating costs resulting from unfavorable supply costs necessary to provide full energy and capacity requirements services; inability or failure to manage properly or hedge effectively the commodity risk within its portfolio; effect of reductions in the liquidity of energy markets on NextEra Energy's ability to manage operational risks; effectiveness of NextEra Energy's risk management tools associated with its hedging and trading procedures to protect against significant losses, including the effect of unforeseen price variances from historical behavior; impact of unavailability or disruption of power transmission or commodity transportation operations on sale and delivery of power or natural gas; exposure of NextEra Energy to credit and performance risk from customers, hedging counterparties and vendors; failure of counterparties to perform under derivative contracts or of requirement for NextEra Energy to post margin cash collateral under derivative contracts; failure or breach of NextEra Energy's information technology systems, or implementation challenges; risks to NextEra Energy's retail businesses from compromise of sensitive customer data; losses from volatility in the market values of derivative instruments and limited liquidity in over-the-counter markets; impact of negative publicity; inability to maintain, negotiate or renegotiate acceptable franchise agreements; occurrence of work strikes or stoppages and increasing personnel costs; NextEra Energy's ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the effect of increased competition for acquisitions; environmental, health and financial risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear generation facilities; liability of NextEra Energy for significant retrospective assessments and/or retrospective insurance premiums in the event of an incident at certain nuclear generation facilities; increased operating and capital expenditures and/or reduced revenues at nuclear generation facilities resulting from orders or new regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; inability to operate any of NextEra Energy's owned nuclear generation units through the end of their respective operating licenses or planned license extensions; effect of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets or actions by third parties in connection with project-specific or other financing arrangements on NextEra Energy's ability to fund its liquidity and capital needs and meet its growth objectives; defaults or noncompliance related to project-specific, limited-recourse financing agreements; 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Lemonade ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšila tržby o 79 % na 294 milionů USD a upravená ztráta EBITDA se zúžila na 19 milionů USD. Firma zároveň potvrdila cíl dosáhnout pozitivní upravené EBITDA ve 4. čtvrtletí 2026.
Can Trupanion Turn Pet Insurance Loyalty Into Real Earnings?Lemonade NYSE: LMND reported second-quarter results marked by accelerating in-force premium growth, higher revenue and gross profit, and a narrower adjusted EBITDA loss, while reaffirming its expectation to reach positive adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Daniel Schreiber said in-force premium reached $1.43 billion, up about 32.5% from a year earlier. The result extended the company’s streak of accelerating growth to 11 consecutive quarters. Revenue rose 79% to $294 million, while gross profit increased 76% to a record $113 million.
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Lemonade’s Sweet Results Refresh Market Appetite: Rebound Ahead“We remain on track to deliver our first positive adjusted EBITDA quarter in Q4 of this year, followed by a positive adjusted EBITDA full year 2027,” Schreiber said.
Guidance and financing developments The company reiterated its guidance for in-force premium and adjusted EBITDA, while raising guidance for gross earned premium and revenue. Management said its updated outlook calls for 33% in-force premium growth in both the third quarter and full year, approximately 69% revenue growth in the third quarter and 65% revenue growth for the full year.
MarketBeat Week in Review – 01/19 - 01/23Lemonade also maintained its expectation for a positive adjusted EBITDA result in the fourth quarter. Chief Financial Officer Tim Bixby said the company’s third-quarter and full-year guidance implies fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA of approximately $8 million.
Schreiber said Lemonade completed its annual reinsurance renewal, which modestly increased the portion of premiums retained by the company while strengthening catastrophe coverage. The updated structure includes named-storm protection that was largely absent under the prior arrangement, he said.
The company also extended its synthetic agents program, securing $250 million in growth financing for spending in 2027 and 2028 at an approximately 9.8% cost. Schreiber said the financing represents more than six percentage points of improvement in the company’s cost of capital and is expected to reduce future interest expense.
Growth spending and operating leverage Schreiber addressed investor questions about the relationship between growth spending and in-force premium, saying the differing growth rates do not indicate deteriorating marketing efficiency. He said the company has maintained an approximately 3x lifetime-value-to-customer-acquisition-cost ratio while increasing growth investments.
According to Schreiber, growth spending is expensed annually, while the premiums generated by acquired customer cohorts remain on the books and accumulate over time. He said the company expects in-force premium growth to exceed growth-spend growth beginning in 2027, supporting operating leverage and profitability.
Senior Vice President of Finance Nick Stead said growth spend totaled $64 million in the second quarter, up 30%, or $15 million, from a year earlier. Sales and marketing expense rose 30% to reflect the higher spending, while the LTV-to-CAC ratio remained above 3x.
Stead said Lemonade expects growth-spend growth to continue declining below the rate of in-force premium growth in 2027 and beyond. He also said general and administrative expense and technology-development expense should provide more significant operating leverage, though year-over-year comparisons in upcoming quarters could be affected by executive equity awards.
Loss ratio, claims efficiency and expansion Lemonade reported a gross loss ratio of 60% in the quarter, including 7 percentage points of favorable prior-period development, primarily related to its homeowners multi-peril and car products. Catastrophe impact was 3%, excluding catastrophe prior-period development.
On a net basis, the company recorded five percentage points of favorable prior-period development, including two points related to catastrophe. Bixby said favorable prior-year development totaled $12 million for the quarter and $16 million year to date.
President and Co-founder Shai Wininger highlighted the company’s 5% loss-adjustment-expense ratio, which measures the cost of handling claims. Wininger described it as Lemonade’s best result to date and said it reflected wider use of the company’s technology and artificial intelligence in claims operations. He said the result was a record low across each of Lemonade’s product lines.
“Our competitors spend almost twice as much as we do on handling claims,” Wininger said, referring to an industry average LAE ratio of around 9%.
The company launched 14 additional state-product combinations during the past 100 days, including a push toward nationwide renters-insurance availability and the launch of its autonomous-car product in Colorado and Indiana. Wininger said Lemonade expects further car-insurance state launches and believes the product will be available to a majority of U.S. drivers before the end of 2027.
Car insurance grew 60% year over year in the second quarter, according to management. Cross-sales represented between 40% and 50% of new-to-Lemonade car sales in recent periods.
Profitability, cash flow and leadership transition Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $19 million from $41 million in the prior-year quarter. Net loss was $43 million, or $0.56 per share, compared with a $44 million loss, or $0.60 per share, a year earlier. Excluding a prior-year one-time tax refund benefit, Stead said the current-quarter net loss represented a 22% year-over-year improvement.
Adjusted free cash flow was positive $19 million, marking the fifth consecutive positive quarter and the eighth positive quarter in the last nine. Operating cash flow was negative $3 million, which Bixby said followed a common seasonal pattern. Lemonade ended the quarter with approximately $1.2 billion in cash and investments, including about $330 million required as regulatory surplus.
Customer count grew 23% year over year, and the company added approximately 166,000 customers during the quarter, compared with roughly 148,000 in the year-earlier period. Premium per customer increased 8%, while annual dollar retention remained sequentially stable at 85%.
At year-end, Bixby will step down as CFO after more than nine years and join Lemonade’s board of directors. Stead, currently the company’s SVP of Finance, will succeed him as CFO. Schreiber said the transition had been planned over several years and that most financial functions already report to Stead.
About Lemonade (NYSE:LMND)Lemonade, Inc NYSE: LMND is a New York–based technology-driven insurance carrier that leverages artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the purchase and management of policies. Founded in 2015, the company offers renters, homeowners, pet, term life and car insurance products tailored for digitally savvy consumers. By automating underwriting and claims processing through chatbots and machine learning, Lemonade aims to deliver a more transparent and user-friendly experience than traditional insurers.
The company's product suite includes standalone policies for renters and homeowners, customizable pet insurance plans, and term life coverage with simple online applications.
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Micron Technology MU shares held firm in premarket trading on Wednesday, even as South Korean memory giant SK Hynix suffered a sharp selloff following its second-quarter earnings.
The move suggests investors may be distinguishing between short-term earnings disappointment and the longer-term outlook for artificial intelligence-driven memory demand.
SK Hynix shares plunged more than 9% in Seoul after the company reported record quarterly earnings and revenue but failed to meet the exceptionally high expectations that had been built into one of the market's biggest AI beneficiaries.
The weakness spread across South Korea's semiconductor sector, with Samsung Electronics falling more than 5% and dragging the broader Kospi index sharply lower.
Yet Micron, the largest US memory-chip maker, largely escaped the selling pressure.
Its shares fluctuated between modest gains and losses in premarket trading on Wednesday, and were up about 0.5% around 7:25 am ET.
After two days of heavy selling, some investors appeared to buy the dip, helping keep Micron shares relatively resilient.
Micron has lost about 13% over the past five trading sessions and roughly 28% over the last month, although the stock remains about 160% higher for the year.
The recent decline has prompted several analysts to argue that investors are overreacting to concerns surrounding AI infrastructure spending.
Kumquat Research on Seeking Alpha on Wednesday upgraded Micron from Buy to Strong Buy, arguing that the recent weakness presents a buying opportunity rather than signalling deterioration in the company's business.
The analyst pointed to Micron's latest quarterly guidance, noting that the company projected fourth-quarter revenue of $50 billion, gross margins of 86%, and adjusted earnings per share of $31, all comfortably ahead of Wall Street expectations.
According to the analyst, the AI boom has fundamentally altered the industry's earnings profile.
"Because of the AI supercycle, the company is earning a decade's worth of profits in just one quarter," the report said.
While semiconductor companies continue investing heavily in new manufacturing capacity, analysts argue that memory demand is still growing faster than supply.
Capital expenditure is accelerating across Micron, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix, but new fabrication facilities require years to build and ramp up production.
As a result, the market continues to face constrained supplies of advanced memory products required for AI servers.
The analyst argued that the recent correction has done little to alter the industry's underlying fundamentals.
"In fact, if anything, the demand case has been reaffirmed."
The report highlighted Nvidia's recently announced long-term memory supply agreement with SK Hynix, valued at approximately $750 billion, including roughly $500 billion tied to Nvidia and another $250 billion allocated to other US companies involved in AI infrastructure.
It also pointed to Alphabet's latest earnings, where the Google parent increased its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to roughly $200 billion, reinforcing expectations that hyperscalers continue expanding AI infrastructure despite investor concerns about returns.
The conclusion, according to the report, is that demand remains robust while supply remains tight, making the recent correction more reflective of changing investor sentiment than weakening industry fundamentals.
Despite the market reaction, SK Hynix delivered one of the strongest quarters in its history.
Operating profit surged more than sixfold from a year earlier to a record level, supported by booming demand for high-bandwidth memory used in AI systems.
However, revenue and operating profit still fell short of elevated analyst forecasts.
The company said delays in shipments of certain advanced products weighed on pricing gains for its core DRAM business.
Melvin, an AI analyst at Milk Road AI, argued that investors had focused too heavily on the earnings miss while overlooking the broader picture.
"The headline numbers aren't pretty, but revenue came in at $54.6B against estimates of $57.7B, a miss of about 5.4%, and operating profit landed at $41.6B versus the $44.2B expected, even with a still massive 76.3% operating margin. But here's why I'm not losing sleep over it...," he said.
He noted that average selling prices for DRAM rose roughly 30% quarter over quarter, while NAND flash prices climbed by the mid-50% range.
"That's not a company losing pricing power but rather a company still riding one of the strongest pricing cycles memory has ever seen," he said.
Analysts remain confident in long-term outlookSK Hynix also projected mid-20% annual DRAM demand growth next year and high-teen growth for NAND memory.
Management added that smartphone and PC shipments were constrained largely because manufacturers could not obtain sufficient memory supplies, rather than because end-market demand had weakened.
Melvin said that distinction was crucial.
"That's a supply constraint story, not a demand problem and supply constraints are exactly what keeps pricing power intact."
He added that major cloud companies continue expanding AI infrastructure and increasing memory procurement, while SK Hynix already has long-term supply agreements with ten customers.
"Hyperscalers aren't pulling back, they're fighting each other for the same limited memory supply."
"A miss against inflated estimates during a supply constrained, price surging market is a very different animal than a miss because nobody wants the product," he concluded.
Industry analyst Patrick Moorhead, chief executive of Moor Insights & Strategy, also dismissed concerns over the earnings miss.
"I think we've lost our minds to think that this performance wasn't a blowout performance," he wrote on X.
"Revenue +257% and profits +557% and this is bad? Estimates are BS when you are in mega growth."
"The decade-long AI build out thesis still stands," he added.
Eli Lilly se dohodla na koupi Atai Beckley za 2,8 miliardy USD plus až 1 miliardu USD v milníkových platbách. Tím rozšiřuje své portfolio v oblasti duševního zdraví mimo léky na hubnutí.
Eli Lilly (LLY +0.30%) brought in $19.8 billion in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, and most of it can be traced back to the medicines everyone has heard of by now: tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for obesity. Its weight loss medicines, and the ones behind them in the pipeline, will likely carry the top line for years, though leadership in that market is never guaranteed.
But that didn't stop it from taking steps to expand its pipeline into other areas. On July 16, Lilly agreed to buy AtaiBeckley (ATAI +0.00%) for $2.8 billion, plus up to $1 billion more in potential milestone payments. This and other recent acquisitions are another reason to buy the stock, so let's examine it in more detail.
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Lilly's mental health portfolio is getting deeper Buying Atai isn't Lilly's only recent step into the mental health space.
Lilly was already running a phase 3 psychiatry program built on similar biology as its weight-loss drugs. Brenipatide, a dual GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor agonist, is in late-stage testing for major depressive disorder (MDD), and it's additionally in development for alcohol use disorder.
So even as the company diversifies its pipeline with bolt-on acquisitions and new investment in research and development (R&D), it's also repurposing assets with the goal of building out its portfolio.
AtaiBeckley's lead asset, BPL-003, is an intranasal formulation of the fast-acting psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT, and it's now in phase 3 trials for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), meaning depression that hasn't responded favorably to at least two prior antidepressants. It holds a Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but the phase 3 data won't be available until early 2029.
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Another of the biotech's programs approaching maturity is VLS-01, a dissolving film applied inside the cheek that delivers the psychedelic DMT. Its phase 2b trial in treatment-resistant depression is scheduled to release data in the fourth quarter of this year, and management plans to advance it into a phase 3 trial in major depressive disorder.
These new programs are an insurance policy One thing to appreciate about the Atai acquisition is that it probably won't be a big earner for Lilly in comparison to the rest of its portfolio, even if it's a bullish factor over the long term.
The markets that Atai's candidates are targeting are simply not that big. For instance, Johnson & Johnson's esketamine nasal spray, Spravato, which is approved for treating treatment-resistant depression, brought in $584 million in sales globally in the second quarter of 2026, with peak sales that Jefferies puts at as much as $5 billion a year. So even a category-leading depression drug at full stride would be a small slice of a company guiding for $82 billion to $85 billion in revenue this year. That constraint could ultimately change if whatever Lilly launches with Atai can be developed into a relevant treatment for a larger market than it's currently targeting, but it'd take years at best.
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No single drug that is commercialized as a result of that list of purchases is going to significantly push Lilly's massive top line on its own overnight, but together, and perhaps with some additional R&D investment into expanding the indications they're approved for, they could, if execution goes Lilly's way. And, like Lilly's rapidly expanding pipeline and its blockbuster weight loss medicines, the acquisition is a reason to buy the stock.
Provable Markets dokončila financování série B vedené Charles Schwab, s účastí DTCC. Platforma Aurora zároveň hlásí rekordy čtyři po sobě jdoucí čtvrtletí a přes 30 bilionů USD v měsíčním objemu objednávek.
SEC-registered broker-dealer running the Aurora Alternative Trading System for securities finance now backed by two of the largest institutions at the center of U.S. markets, Charles Schwab and DTCC.
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Provable Markets is modernizing securities finance infrastructure through end to end pre-trade, execution, and post-trade solutions for securities finance. Series B funding round led by Charles Schwab, with participation by DTCC, existing investors Dialectic Capital Management, Inkef and others. The round supports team growth across all facets, further core market infrastructure connectivity, product and geographical expansion. , /PRNewswire/ -- Provable Markets, operator of the securities finance platform Aurora, today announced the completion of its Series B investment round led by Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW), with The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) joining as a new investor, and participation from existing investors Dialectic Capital Management, Inkef and others.
The investment comes at a pivotal time in the Provable Markets growth story. The platform has posted new records for four consecutive quarters on its ATS processing over $30 trillion in monthly order volume.
"At Schwab, we value supporting innovative firms and technology that strengthen the financial services ecosystem and enable Schwab to meet the needs of our clients," said Howie Kennedy, Managing Director, Securities Lending, Charles Schwab Corporation. "Provable Markets supports that objective by helping modernize securities finance workflows through automation, connectivity, and scalable solutions, improving capital market efficiency and execution quality."
Provable Markets facilitates end- to- end securities finance workflows through a fully cloud-native offering that boasts deep connectivity into the heart of the US capital markets infrastructure with connectivity to DTCC's clearing agency subsidiaries, National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) and The Depository Trust Company (DTC), the OCC, and Tri-party Agents. The platform leverages a novel matching engine within its SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS) that provides clients with increased trade automation on a neutral playing field. With a seamless hand off to its Aurora post-trade solution, Provable eliminates historical bottlenecks that cannot be fixed through front-end workflow solutions alone in this highly complex ecosystem. Coupled with access to NSCC's SFT Clearing Service, clients can simultaneously realize significant capital relief under Basel regulatory frameworks to generate further ROI for their businesses and expand their trading opportunities.
— Brian Steele, Managing Director, President, Clearing & Securities Services at DTCC, stated, "As demand for securities financing transactions continues to grow, market participants are increasingly seeking solutions that improve capital efficiency while reducing operational complexity. Provable Markets' integration with DTCC's SFT Clearing Service helps participants streamline post-trade processing and unlock the balance sheet benefits of central clearing. By supporting and connecting to innovative platforms like Provable, we are helping create a more efficient and scalable securities finance ecosystem that can support continued growth across the market."
The Series B round will help Provable grow its commercial, product and engineering headcount to support the rapid growth of its client base and related services, while maintaining its level of market leading client service and scalable technology design and architecture. The funds will also drive additional product and geographical expansion.
"We started Provable Markets with the belief that modernizing securities finance is a market structure story that requires a foundational pipes and plumbing approach to rebuild core infrastructure from the bottom up. By maintaining that focus, we have been able to solve real problems for our clients that not only drive scaled automation, but also alleviate the increasingly acute pressures of operational and regulatory capital constraints. Charles Schwab and DTCC's investment validate and fuels our next stage of growth to execute on our vision of becoming core market infrastructure for the rapidly expanding securities finance landscape and beyond."— Matt Cohen, Co-Founder & CEO, Provable Markets
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Provable Markets is driving market structure change, offering front-to-back trade, lifecycle management, and post-trade solutions for cleared and uncleared SFTs — delivering execution optimization, operational efficiency, cost reduction, and risk mitigation across the value chain. Provable Markets is a FINRA member broker-dealer and SIPC member, and market operator of Aurora, a cloud-native alternative trading system (ATS) regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, visit provablemarkets.com or contact [email protected].
Rio Tinto oznámila za první pololetí vyšší zisk i dividendu: upravený zisk stoupl o 47 % na 6,7 miliardy USD a mezitímní dividenda činí 2,11 USD na akcii. Akcie vyskočily o 5 % na 167,20 USD.
Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) shares jumped 5% to $167.20 after the mining giant delivered a stronger-than-expected half-year result, underpinned by surging copper earnings, robust free cash flow and a higher interim dividend.
The company declared an interim dividend of US$2.11 per share after underlying profit rose 47% to US$6.7 billion for the first half of 2026.
Copper takes larger earnings share Copper earnings climbed 84% to US$5.7 billion, coming in 9% ahead of market expectations as Rio continued to increase its exposure to the metal.
Copper now accounts for 36% of group earnings, compared with 43% from iron ore.
Iron ore earnings eased to US$6.8 billion but remained the company’s largest contributor.
Dividend tops consensus RBC Capital Markets analyst James Redfern said the US$2.11 interim dividend was 3% ahead of the US$2.04 consensus forecast and in line with RBC’s estimate.
Redfern attributed the stronger payout to underlying profit beating expectations by about 3%, helped by a lower-than-anticipated tax rate of 25.5%.
Free cash flow was another standout, reaching US$3.8 billion for the half — well above market consensus of US$2.2 billion and RBC’s forecast of US$1.7 billion.
Bunge Global (BG - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.03 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.31 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.48%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this agribusiness and food company would post earnings of $0.97 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.83, delivering a surprise of +88.66%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Bunge Global, which belongs to the Zacks Agriculture - Products industry, posted revenues of $24.04 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.34%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $12.77 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Bunge Global shares have added about 31.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Bunge Global?While Bunge Global has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Bunge Global was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.59 on $23.08 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $9.74 on $92.31 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Agriculture - Products is currently in the top 10% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
BrightView Holdings (BV - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This investment company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -6.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.9% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
BrightView Holdings' revenues are expected to be $722.17 million, up 2% from the year-ago quarter.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities a FNIH dokončily návrh iniciativy MAP-D pro přesnou medicínu u deprese. Projekt směřuje k více než 70 milionům USD, včetně tříletého pilotu za 22 milionů USD.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), the first, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer of collaborative Megacampus™ ecosystems in AAA life science and advanced technology innovation clusters, today announced with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) that the Multi-Modal Assessment and Phenotyping in Depression (MAP-D) initiative has successfully completed its critical design phase, marking a foundational milestone toward a first-of-its-kind clinical study designed to redefine how major depressive disorder is diagnosed and treated through precision medicine. Launched with Alexandria's vision and first funding, and founded on its strategic partnership with the FNIH, MAP-D seeks to identify and validate biological signatures of depression that can enable more personalized treatment approaches, accelerate the development of more effective therapies and ultimately improve outcomes for millions of patients.
"Major depressive disorder affects more than 21 million adults in the United States each year, nearly one-third of whom suffer from treatment-resistant depression," said Lynne Zydowsky, PhD, chief of science at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc./Alexandria Venture Investments. "For too long, depression has been diagnosed primarily through symptoms and treated as a single disease, despite the biological differences that exist from one patient to another and the frequent overlap with related conditions such as PTSD. We are proud to partner with the FNIH to advance a transformative precision medicine framework that has the potential to fundamentally improve how depression is understood, diagnosed and treated."
Alexandria is the FNIH's founding strategic partner, providing the initial catalytic funding and securing the strategic cross-sector support required to establish the public-private partnership and launch the MAP-D initiative. In 2025, the FNIH honored Alexandria with the prestigious Charles A. Sanders, MD, Partnership Award in recognition of the company's extraordinary contributions to accelerating biomedical innovation, exemplified by Alexandria's leadership in advancing this highly consequential initiative.
Completion of the MAP-D design phase establishes the scientific framework for a long-term clinical study that aims to generate one of the most comprehensive depression research datasets ever assembled. As announced today by the FNIH, the initiative is advancing toward a research effort expected to exceed $70 million, beginning with a $22 million, three-year pilot phase. The study will leverage advanced artificial intelligence models to identify relationships between biological markers and patient outcomes. Ultimately, MAP-D seeks to establish biologically informed subtypes of depression, enable more precise treatment selection and accelerate the development of new therapies. Among its critical objectives, the public-private partnership will strive to make its data broadly accessible to qualified researchers, foster transparency, accelerate scientific discovery and extend the benefits of its precision medicine framework to other serious mental illnesses. To learn more about the MAP-D initiative and its partners, please visit fnih.org/our-programs/multi-modal-assessment-phenotyping-depression.
About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator and developer of collaborative Megacampus™ ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle and New York City. For more information, please visit www.are.com.
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This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated funding, timing, launch, scope, duration, enrollment, expansion and conduct of the MAP-D initiative and its pilot phase; the use of artificial intelligence and other data-analysis methods in the initiative; the initiative's ability to identify and validate biological signatures of depression, inform more personalized treatment approaches, accelerate the development of more effective therapies and improve patient outcomes; and Alexandria's role in and support of the initiative, its collaboration with the FNIH and the anticipated impact and benefits of such support and collaboration. These forward-looking statements are based on Alexandria's present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by Alexandria's forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the availability and timing of funding; the receipt of required approvals; participant recruitment and retention; the performance of collaborators; scientific, technical and operational challenges; and changes in the initiative's design, scope, timing or cost, as well as the risks and uncertainties detailed in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Alexandria assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. For more discussion relating to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in Alexandria's forward-looking statements, and risks and uncertainties to Alexandria's business in general, please refer to Alexandria's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
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V.F. (VFC - Free Report) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.27 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.22. This compares to a loss of $0.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -22.73%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of brands such as Vans, North Face and Timberland would post a loss of $0.02 per share when it actually produced break-even earnings, delivering a surprise of +100%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
V.F., which belongs to the Zacks Textile - Apparel industry, posted revenues of $1.67 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.29%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.76 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
V.F. shares have added about 0.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for V.F.?While V.F. has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for V.F. was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.55 on $2.74 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.09 on $9.52 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Textile - Apparel is currently in the bottom 27% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Ralph Lauren (RL - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 6.
This upscale clothing company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $4.26 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +13%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Ralph Lauren's revenues are expected to be $1.86 billion, up 8.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Corning po sérii zakázek od Apple, Meta, Nvidia a Amazon cílí na roční výnosy 40 miliard USD do konce roku 2030. Firma říká, že by to znamenalo zhruba zdvojnásobení současné výrobní kapacity.
The stock has already reflected some of that optimism. Shares have surged more than 103% over the past year and are up nearly 39% year to date, as investors increasingly view the company as a beneficiary of the AI buildout extending beyond semiconductors.
Four Tech Giants, One Growth StoryChairman and CEO Wendell Weeks recapped a series of partnerships announced over the past several months that span consumer electronics and AI infrastructure.
He said Apple expanded its long-standing relationship with Corning by committing to produce 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass at the company’s Kentucky facility.
In the first quarter, Corning and Meta announced a multi-year agreement worth up to $6 billion to support Meta’s AI ambitions using Corning’s latest optical fiber cable and connectivity technologies.
Weeks added that Nvidia subsequently announced a multi-year commercial and technology partnership with Corning to expand U.S.-based manufacturing of advanced optical connectivity solutions needed for next-generation AI infrastructure.
The momentum continued in June, when Amazon unveiled a multi-billion-dollar agreement under which Corning will supply optical fiber cable and connectivity products for the company’s expanding U.S. data center footprint.
While each announcement attracted attention on its own, Corning used its earnings call to present them as parts of a much larger strategy.
The Roadmap To $40 BillionFollowing the customer update, Weeks pointed investors to the company’s newly unveiled “Springboard 203040” plan.
The internal growth roadmap targets an annualized sales run rate of $20 billion by the end of 2026, $30 billion by the end of 2028 and $40 billion by the end of 2030—roughly doubling the company’s current revenue base over the next several years.
“We’re thinking of this as our Springboard 203040 plan,” Weeks said, adding that these are not aspirational concepts but the company’s actual operating plans developed across its business units.
AI Infrastructure Is Becoming Bigger Than ChipsThe customer list also highlights a broader shift in how investors think about AI beneficiaries.
Much of Wall Street’s attention has centered on GPU makers such as Nvidia or hyperscalers investing hundreds of billions of dollars into AI. Corning’s latest partnerships suggest another layer of the supply chain is also seeing significant demand.
As AI data centers scale, they require not only more computing power but also the optical fiber and connectivity systems that move enormous amounts of data between servers and networking equipment.
With Apple relying on Corning for device glass and Meta, Nvidia, and Amazon increasingly turning to the company for optical connectivity, Corning is positioning itself as a supplier to both the consumer hardware ecosystem and the infrastructure that powers artificial intelligence.
For investors, the message from management was straightforward: the recent wave of marquee customer wins is more than a collection of headline announcements—it is the foundation of a long-term growth plan that aims to transform Corning into a $40 billion annual sales company by the end of the decade.
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Qualys spustila TotalAI, který firmám pomáhá odhalit shadow AI, sledovat chování modelů a prokazovat, že jejich AI governance funguje. Produkt je nyní obecně dostupný.
New capabilities in TotalAI enable CISOs to reduce shadow AI, flag abnormal model behavior, and prove controls are working across development and runtime
, /PRNewswire/ -- Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, today announced new capabilities in TotalAI, built on the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform, to empower organizations to discover, test, monitor, and govern enterprise AI risk from design to production. TotalAI provides enterprise CISOs with robust AI governance and risk management capabilities that satisfy new policy requirements around safe AI use in the U.S. and EU.
Qualys TotalAI: AI Governance Dashboard Enterprise AI adoption has outrun the controls built to govern it. Organizations are layering models, AI agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers onto security programs never designed for them, while attackers weaponize the same AI tools to move faster than defenders can track. Moreover, no other single point tool answers the questions security leaders face daily: Where is AI running? Which models can leak data or be manipulated? What are AI agents connected to? And can we prove our controls are working? TotalAI answers all four — with the same TruRisk score security teams already use for vulnerabilities, cloud, and containers.
"AI is outrunning the controls built to govern it, and security teams can no longer treat that risk as a separate list to be scanned and closed," said Grace Trinidad, Research Director at IDC. "The industry is moving beyond simply counting vulnerabilities toward continuously minimizing the exploitable surface, what is actually reachable and can be made to do harm, and AI is turning that shift from good practice to a requirement. Organizations that fold AI risk into continuous exposure management, spanning discovery, assessment, runtime visibility, and governance, will be the organizations positioned to adopt AI securely and at scale."
Qualys TotalAI provides enterprises with end-to-end AI security:
Gain total visibility into AI use — Discover shadow AI, cloud AI services, AI agents, models, MCP servers, AI containers, and browser-based AI, so teams know where AI runs across the enterprise and who owns the risk. Govern agentic AI, models and integrations end to end — See and control the tool calls AI agents make over MCP, so an agent's reach can be contained if needed. Kernel-level (eBPF) instrumentation reveals what AI workloads execute on servers, delivering visibility that scanners and logs can't provide. Prove governance is working — Give security, engineering, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams audit-ready evidence of what AI exists, the severity and impact of any issues, and a TruRisk-based prioritization plan of what to fix first. Shift AI security left — Find AI vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and exposed secrets earlier, in code and pipelines. Test models for prompt injection, jailbreaks, and unsafe output before they reach production. Go beyond posture to adversarial testing — TotalAI red-teams both LLMs (prompt injection, jailbreaks) and MCP servers (tool poisoning, SSRF, rug-pull), mapped to the OWASP LLM & MCP Top 10 and the EU AI Act. While most tools govern MCP access, TotalAI scans the MCP server itself. "With every modern enterprise leveraging AI, the question is changing from 'Is my AI secure?' to 'Can I prove it to my board and regulators?'" said Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO of Qualys. "TotalAI gives enterprises a single, unified way to assess, govern, and secure AI risk continuously — not through periodic snapshots, but with the real-time clarity and discipline Qualys is known for."
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The Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform leverages a single agent to continuously deliver critical security intelligence while enabling enterprises to automate the full spectrum of vulnerability detection, compliance, and protection for IT systems, workloads and web applications across on premises, endpoints, servers, public and private clouds, containers, and mobile devices. Founded in 1999 as one of the first SaaS security companies, Qualys has strategic partnerships and seamlessly integrates its vulnerability management capabilities into security offerings from cloud service providers, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, the Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, along with a number of leading managed service providers and global consulting organizations. For more information, please visit http://www.qualys.com
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ARRAY Technologies představila Atlas™, novou sadu řešení foundation-to-tracker určenou výhradně pro trackery ARRAY a základy APA. Firma uvádí lepší flexibilitu instalace, odolnost dodavatelského řetězce a nižší počet komponent.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARRAY Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRY) (“ARRAY” or the “Company”), a New Mexico-based leading global provider of tracking technology and fixed-tilt products, foundation solutions, software systems and services, today announced an expansion of its product portfolio with launch of ARRAY Atlas™, a new suite of foundation-to-tracker solutions designed exclusively for ARRAY trackers and APA foundations to enhance their technical interoperability.
Across standard and challenging sites alike, the interface between foundation and tracker has historically been fragmented, hardware-heavy, and never engineered as an integrated part of the tracker system. This includes traditional steel W-beams, the current standard for most utility-scale solar piles and foundation-to-tracker interfaces, which can create unnecessary cost and execution challenges through volatile commodity pricing, limited sourcing flexibility, and installation complexity.
Designed from the ground up, the Atlas suite reimagines the connection between APA foundation and ARRAY tracker, giving customers greater installation flexibility, procurement resilience, wire management readiness, and project certainty across virtually any soil condition.
As an engineered alternative to existing foundation approaches, Atlas provides a cost competitive and optimized solution to service the tracker foundation market, which exceeds $1B annually1.
"For decades, developers have relied on commodity steel piles that were never engineered as part of the tracker system," said Josh Von Deylen, Chief Executive Officer of APA Solar, an ARRAY company. "Atlas changes that by bringing the foundation and tracker interface together in a purpose-built solution that helps customers install faster, source more efficiently, and execute projects with greater confidence."
ARRAY Atlas I (left) and Atlas II (right), a new suite of foundation-to-tracker solutions designed exclusively for ARRAY trackers and APA foundations
Atlas is available in two configurations built around a common engineered bearing housing platform to enable customers to pair the right foundation solution for their site while maintaining a consistent tracker interface above grade:
Atlas I is designed for standard soil conditions, connecting driven foundations (a shortened W-beam or sigma pile) to the tracker through an adjustable rolled steel C-channel and bearing interface, which offers customers:
Greater design and field flexibility to correct minor driving variation in height through vertical C-channel adjustmentImproved procurement resiliency by reducing or eliminating steel beam in favor of roll-formed steel componentsReduced deformation risk by shortening the driven foundation and separating it from the tracker interface Atlas II is designed for challenging soil conditions, connecting engineered foundations (helical piles or ground screws) with a dual-leg interface and bearing interface, which offers customers:
Better installation efficiency through an integrated design with fewer connection points and a 70% reduction in component count compared to APA A-Frame®Enhanced adaptability for design and on-site conditions, including improved vertical and East/West adjustability, supporting sites with varied topography As utility-scale solar projects continue to scale in size while labor availability, procurement complexity, and schedule pressures increase, developers are looking for integrated solutions that simplify construction and reduce execution risk.
The launch of Atlas represents another milestone following ARRAY's acquisition of APA Solar, a premier solar racking and foundations solutions provider, in 2025. By combining ARRAY's leadership in solar tracking with APA's expertise in foundation engineering, the companies are accelerating the development of integrated solutions that simplify project execution from the ground up.
For more information or to discuss project inquiries, please contact the APA sales team at [email protected] or 419-267-5280.
For more information on ARRAY Atlas, visit https://arraytechinc.com/products/atlas
(1) Based on Wood Mackenzie Global Solar Tracker Landscape H1 2026 Report and company estimates
About ARRAY Technologies
ARRAY Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) is a leading global provider of solar tracking technology and fixed-tilt systems to utility-scale and distributed generation customers who construct, develop, and operate solar photovoltaic sites. With solutions engineered to withstand harsh weather conditions, ARRAY’s high-quality solar trackers, fixed-tilt systems, software platforms, foundation solutions, and field services combine to maximize energy production and deliver value to our customers for the entire lifecycle of a project. Founded and headquartered in the United States, ARRAY is rooted in manufacturing and driven by technology – relying on its domestic manufacturing, diversified global supply chain, and customer-centric approach to design, deliver, commission, train, and support solar energy deployment around the world. For more news and information on ARRAY, please visit www.arraytechinc.com.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company's current expectations and projections regarding its business, operations and other factors relating thereto. Words such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "anticipate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates" and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the expected performance, availability, pricing, and market adoption of ARRAY Atlas™ and the Company's other recently launched products; the anticipated benefits of the Atlas suite to customers, including installation speed and efficiency, procurement resilience and sourcing flexibility, design and field adjustability, reduced component counts, and reduced execution risk; the Company's estimates regarding the size of its total addressable market and the anticipated expansion of that market through foundation-to-tracker solutions; the anticipated benefits of the Company's acquisition of APA Solar, including the integration of ARRAY's tracking technology with APA Solar's foundation engineering capabilities and the development of additional integrated solutions; the Company's ability to continue to grow its global installed base and expand into new markets; the Company's expectations regarding continued demand for solar energy and utility-scale solar deployment, including trends in project scale, labor availability, procurement complexity, and construction schedules; and the Company's business strategy and growth prospects. These statements are only predictions and as such are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These risks, uncertainties, and assumptions include, without limitation, changes in demand for utility-scale solar projects domestically and internationally; customer acceptance and rate of adoption of new products, including Atlas; delays in product availability or shipment; actual field, installation, and cost performance of the Company's products that may differ from modeled or anticipated results, including in varied soil and site conditions; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the APA Solar acquisition on the expected timeline or at all; the accuracy of the Company's estimates regarding its total addressable market; volatility in steel and other commodity prices and the availability of components and raw materials; macroeconomic conditions, trade policy changes, or supply chain disruptions affecting operations; changes in government policy or incentives supporting solar energy deployment; and reliance on third-party partners to perform their respective roles on schedule and to specification. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with the risks and uncertainties that affect our business and operations, particularly those described in more detail in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents on file with the SEC, each of which can be found on our website www.arraytechinc.com. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future
Watsco ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšila tržby o 2 % na 2,105 miliardy USD, ale zisk na akcii klesl o 12 % na 4,00 USD. Firma zároveň dokončila akvizici Jackson Supply.
Jackson Supply Acquisition Adds Density to Key Sunbelt Markets;
Entrepreneurial Culture and Debt-Free Balance Sheet Positions Company for Growth
MIAMI, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) today announced its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC market. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco has achieved an 18% compounded annual total shareholder return through a combination of organic growth and the acquisition of more than 70 market-leading businesses.
During the second quarter, Watsco closed on the acquisition of Jackson Supply Company, a market-leading HVAC distributor with annualized sales of approximately $230 million across 25 Sunbelt locations. Jackson Supply offers a balanced product offering of HVAC equipment, parts and supplies. Just as importantly, Jackson Supply adds to Watsco’s community of leaders.
Watsco maintains a solid balance sheet with $464 million in cash and cash investments and no debt, enabling sustained investments in growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technologies. Today, more than 70,000 contractors and technicians engage digitally, empowering them to adopt and integrate Watsco’s tools into their daily operations. The Company is also introducing AI-driven initiatives to leverage Watsco’s extensive data assets and enrich the customer experience. The Company believes its technology ecosystem represents a durable and widening competitive advantage in the highly fragmented HVAC industry.
Second Quarter Operating Performance
Revenues increased 2% to $2.1 billion (1% on a same-store basis)Gross profit decreased 4% to $579 million (gross profit margin of 27.5% versus 29.3% last year)SG&A increased 3% to $349 million (16.6% as a percentage of sales versus 16.4% last year)Operating income decreased 12% to $238 million (operating margin of 11.3% versus 13.2% last year)Earnings per share decreased 12% to $4.00 Second Quarter Sales Trends (excluding acquisitions)
3% increase in HVAC equipment sales (68% of sales)1% decrease in sales of other HVAC products (28% of sales)19% increase in commercial refrigeration products (4% of sales) Second quarter sales reflect stabilizing end-market demand following last year’s transition to next generation HVAC systems containing A2L refrigerants, which affected virtually all domestic HVAC equipment products sold across 650 domestic locations and impacted our customers’ business as well. Domestic residential HVAC equipment sales increased 5% during the quarter, including 2% growth in unit volume and a 2% increase in average selling prices. With the A2L transition largely complete, the Company is focused on growth with existing customers, acquisition of new customers, improved operating efficiencies and optimizing inventory given a simpler operating environment.
Second quarter gross margin was impacted by the timing and magnitude of pricing actions implemented by our primary OEMs in 2025 versus 2026. Pricing actions in 2025 captured substantial inflation and tariffs, resulting in outsized benefits to last year’s gross margin. In contrast, pricing actions for 2026 have normalized, returning to levels more in line with historical trends. The comparative benefit to 2025’s gross margin, along with other A2L transition-related impacts, was approximately 130 basis-points. The Company believes that gross margin thus far in 2026, which were largely consistent with gross margin achieved for the last 12 months ended June 30, 2026, are more representative of underlying market conditions.
Albert H. Nahmad, Chairman and CEO said: “Our performance during the second quarter is indicative of improving end-market stability after a busy period of regulatory transitions. We are now operating in a more conventional environment in which Watsco’s scale, OEM relationships, and technology investments can add even more value.”
Mr. Nahmad added: “We are excited that Jackson Supply is now officially a member of the Watsco family. It is a legendary company that diversifies and expands our presence in key Sunbelt markets. We look forward to supporting their growth. I am also excited about the recent launch of SupplySync, which we introduced at our investor day last year, and continued progress on the other initiatives that are now active. We believe that Watsco is uniquely positioned for continued growth and success in our industry.”
Year to Date Operating Performance
Revenues increased 1% to $3.6 billionGross profit decreased 3% to $1 billion (gross profit margin of 27.7% versus 28.7% last year)SG&A increased 2% to $672 million (18.5% as a percentage of sales versus 18.4% last year)Operating income decreased 9% to $349 million (operating margin of 9.6% versus 10.7 % last year)Earnings per share decreased 9% to $5.92Cash used in operations of $21 million versus $185 million last year, a $164 million improvement Year to Date Sales Trends (excluding acquisitions)
1% increase in HVAC equipment sales (67% of sales)1% increase in sales of other HVAC products (29% of sales)16% increase in commercial refrigeration products (4% of sales) Innovation and Strategic Technology Initiatives
The Company’s continued investment in technology reflects a long-term strategic commitment to building capabilities that strengthen customer relationships, improve operating efficiency and support sustainable growth. Watsco has invested more than $250 million in its digital platforms over the last five years, at a current annual run rate of approximately $68 million, and the breadth of that investment spans across the customer-engagement, internal platforms to increase the speed and efficiency of our locations and emerging AI capabilities that help customers grow and deliver technical know-how quicker.
Watsco’s HVAC Pro+ Mobile Apps and E-Commerce platform have transformed the customer-experience by providing contractors with a seamless digital experience, including sourcing products, accessing technical help, real-time inventory, pricing, product information and more. These tools empower 24/7 self-service that benefit from advanced analytics, AI, technical knowledge and product recommendations. The result is a frictionless buying journey, increased convenience and higher customer satisfaction, which drives greater loyalty and repeat business with lower costs to serve.Thus far in 2026:
E-commerce sales grew 13% during the first six months of 2026, far outpacing overall revenue growth, and reached $2.7 billion for the 12 months ended June 30, 2026 (37% of sales), with outperforming regions exceeding 70% in e-commerce sales.The addition of more than 10,000 new SKUs related to the A2L product launch, including all relevant data concerning features, dimensions, capacities, consumer literature and technical information such as bills of material, warranty information, regulatory match ups and more. OnCallAir® is Watsco’s digital sales platform enabling contractors to engage, present and quote solutions to homeowners. The gross merchandise value (GMV) of products sold through OnCallAir® reached $1 billion for the first six months of 2026, a 14% increase over the same period last year. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, contractors presented quotes to approximately 342,000 households and generated $1.9 billion GMV, a 15% increase versus the prior comparable twelve-month period.
A.J. Nahmad, Watsco’s President, added: “Our technology platforms have continued to scale and deepen their impact for our customers. We believe that the growth in e-commerce, OnCallAir® and overall digital engagement across our network reflects the value these tools deliver to our customers every day. We have also progressed nicely with the various initiatives introduced at our investor day, including the formal launch of SupplySync and the scaling of the other initiatives announced. Our focus remains advancing these unique capabilities – with AI enabling better and faster speed to market – in ways that help our customers grow.”
Buy & Build Acquisition Strategy
The Company acquired Jackson Supply in June 2026. Jackson Supply is among largest Sunbelt HVAC distributors, serving approximately 5,000 customers from 25 locations in several high-growth Sunbelt markets.
The Company continues to actively seek new businesses that will join the Watsco family. Watsco has acquired 13 companies in recent years that today represent approximately $1.8 billion in annualized sales and 145 locations. Our “buy and build” strategy builds upon their long-standing legacies through investment in new locations, new products and by leveraging Watsco’s technology platforms. The North American distribution market remains highly fragmented with more than 2,100 HVAC distributors.
Cash Flow, Dividends, Financial Strength and Liquidity
Operating cash flow was a cash-use of $21 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, reflecting the customary seasonal buildup of working capital, compared to a cash-use of $185 million for the same period in 2025, a $164 million improvement. The Company expects more conventional supply-chain trends for the remainder of 2026, providing the opportunity for better inventory turns and enhanced returns on invested capital.
In April 2026, the Company increased its annual cash dividend by 10% to $13.20 per share. Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years. The Company’s philosophy is to share cash flow through dividends while maintaining a conservative balance sheet with continued capacity to build its distribution network. Future changes in dividends are considered in light of investment opportunities, cash flow, general economic conditions and Watsco’s overall financial condition.
The Company’s objective is to maintain a healthy balance sheet that provides low-cost capital to fund strategic growth investments. This strong financial position has been key to our ability to deliver sustained long-term returns, enabling investments regardless of macroeconomic or industry conditions. The Company’s stated goal is to generate annual operating cash flow in excess of net income.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In this release, the Company discloses non-GAAP measures on a “same-store basis”, which exclude the effects of locations closed, acquired, or locations opened, in each case during the immediately preceding 12 months, unless such locations are within close geographical proximity to existing locations. The Company believes that this information provides greater comparability regarding its ongoing operating performance. These measures should not be considered an alternative to measurements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call Information
Date and time: July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
Webcast: http://investors.watsco.com (a replay will be available on the Company’s website)
Dial-in number: United States (844) 883-3908 / International (412) 317-9254
About Watsco
Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC/R market. Watsco’s solid financial position and culture of innovation has enabled investments in long-term growth, including the Company’s industry-leading technology platforms. Today, more than 70,000 contractors, installers and technicians engage digitally with the Company, resulting in improved growth and lower attrition. The Company is now advancing AI-driven initiatives to leverage its extensive data assets to enhance the customer experience and improve efficiencies. These investments position Watsco to capture market share as contractors increasingly adopt digital tools and incorporate data-driven solutions in their businesses.
This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in economic, business, competitive market, new housing starts and completions, capital spending in commercial construction, consumer spending and debt levels, regulatory and other factors, including, without limitation, the effects of supplier concentration, competitive conditions within Watsco’s industry, the seasonal nature of sales of Watsco’s products, the ability of the Company to expand its business, insurance coverage risks and final GAAP adjustments. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that Watsco files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. Watsco assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
WATSCO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited) Quarters Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Revenues $2,104,859 $2,062,442 $3,637,869 $3,593,528 Cost of sales 1,525,930 1,458,954 2,631,385 2,560,417 Gross profit 578,929 603,488 1,006,484 1,033,111 Gross profit margin 27.5% 29.3% 27.7% 28.7%Selling, general and administrative expenses 348,986 339,001 671,837 661,582 Other income 8,429 7,382 13,909 12,528 Operating income 238,372 271,869 348,556 384,057 Operating margin 11.3% 13.2% 9.6% 10.7%Interest income, net 3,497 2,329 9,956 7,746 Income before income taxes 241,869 274,198 358,512 391,803 Income taxes 50,567 57,430 74,269 80,495 Net income 191,302 216,768 284,243 311,308 Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest 27,966 33,155 41,833 47,634 Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. $163,336 $183,613 $242,410 $263,674 Diluted earnings per share: Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders $163,336 $183,613 $242,410 $263,674 Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to restricted common stock 10,733 12,159 16,855 17,409 Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders $152,603 $171,454 $225,555 $246,265 Weighted-average Common and Class B common shares and equivalent shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share 38,192,692 37,899,430 38,079,266 37,876,470 Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock $4.00 $4.52 $5.92 $6.50 WATSCO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)
June 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
Cash and cash equivalents $364,189 $433,283 Short-term cash investments 100,000 300,000 Accounts receivable, net 1,060,767 796,181 Inventories, net 1,890,473 1,386,317 Other current assets 38,668 38,725 Total current assets 3,454,097 2,954,506 Property and equipment, net 146,892 136,012 Operating lease right-of-use assets 509,300 452,547 Goodwill, intangibles, net and other 974,428 871,740 Total assets $5,084,717 $4,414,805 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $960,051 $600,589 Current portion of lease liabilities 119,723 117,153 Total current liabilities 1,079,774 717,742 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 406,478 350,616 Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 125,255 124,386 Total liabilities 1,611,507 1,192,744 Watsco, Inc. shareholders' equity 2,994,413 2,781,376 Non-controlling interest 478,797 440,685 Total shareholders' equity 3,473,210 3,222,061 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $5,084,717 $4,414,805 WATSCO, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands) Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $284,243 $311,308 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 21,943 21,687 Non-cash contribution to 401(k) plan 9,267 8,743 Share-based compensation 16,711 17,612 Provision for doubtful accounts 2,442 704 Other income from investment in unconsolidated entity (13,909) (12,528)Other, net 2,861 3,297 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Accounts receivable, net (244,560) (131,119)Inventories, net (443,966) (552,956)Accounts payable and other liabilities 339,169 149,774 Other, net 4,359 (1,612)Net cash used in operating activities (21,440) (185,090)Cash flows from investing activities: Net proceeds from short-term investments 200,000 255,669 Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired 7,663 (19,383)Capital expenditures, net (15,898) (14,034)Net cash provided by investing activities 191,765 222,252 Cash flows from financing activities: Dividends on common stock (255,920) (230,497)Distributions to non-controlling interest - (69,829)Proceeds from dividend reinvestment plan 8,107 14,111 Other, net 10,453 11,982 Net cash used in financing activities (237,360) (274,233)Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (2,059) 3,778 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (69,094) (233,293)Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 433,283 526,271 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $364,189 $292,978 Barry S. Logan
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Generac Holdings (GNRC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.95 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.65 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +49.23%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this generator maker would post earnings of $1.33 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.8, delivering a surprise of +35.34%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Generac Holdings, which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, posted revenues of $1.17 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.37%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.06 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Generac Holdings shares have added about 43.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
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There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
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Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Generac Holdings was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.52 on $1.32 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.91 on $4.92 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Manufacturing - General Industrial is currently in the top 21% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Nordson (NDSN - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2026.
This maker of adhesives and industrial coatings is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.09 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +13.2%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Nordson's revenues are expected to be $779 million, up 5.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Idex (IEX - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.32 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.07 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +10.48%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of the Jaws of Life device and other engineered products would post earnings of $1.78 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2, delivering a surprise of +12.36%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Idex, which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, posted revenues of $920.6 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.01%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $865.4 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Idex shares have added about 26.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.5%.
What's Next for Idex?While Idex has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
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It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.19 on $904.08 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.49 on $3.62 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Manufacturing - General Industrial is currently in the top 21% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Helios Technologies (HLIO - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 10.
This maker of screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +35.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Helios Technologies' revenues are expected to be $230.36 million, up 8.4% from the year-ago quarter.
