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KB Home remains a "Hold" as persistent high mortgage rates and weak first-time buyer demand constrain recovery prospects. Q2 results were soft: revenue fell 27%, gross margin dropped to 15.2%, and operating margin compressed to 3%. KBH pivots to a build-to-order model, reducing inventory risk but limiting near-term revenue growth amid muted orders and backlog declines.

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KB Home (KBH) posted mixed earnings and continuing pressure for the homebuilder space. However, as Sam Vadas points out, the stock still rallied after the opening bell.

Rare-earth metals are used in everything from your cellphone to high-tech missiles that countries stockpile for self-defense. Right now, most of the world's supply of rare-earth metals comes from China, a country that has shown it will use access to these vital metals as a geopolitical bargaining chip. Which is the first reason why MP Materials (MP 2.46%) is attractive as a long-term investment. The second reason is a bit more subtle.

What does MP Material do? MP Materials has a rare-earth metals mining operation and a rare-earth metals processing business. Both are up and running, and they are both located in the United States. Even more impressive, MP Materials produced positive adjusted earnings of $0.03 per share in the first quarter of 2026. For investors looking at the rare-earth space, this company appears to have a sustainable, full-featured business.

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Basically, MP Materials has done a lot of hard work in a very short period of time. And that sets it apart from its peers. For example, TMC The Metals Company (TMC 3.73%) is seeking to develop an undersea mining operation. It's an interesting idea, but an operating mine is years away. The investment needed to build the proposed mine will likely leave The Metals Company bleeding red ink for years to come.

USA Rare Earth (USAR 4.06%) is further along in its development as a materials business. It has rare-earth metals processing assets that are operational today. However, it is still developing a rare-earth mine, so capital investment needs will remain elevated for the foreseeable future. And it is aggressively using acquisitions to build out its business. While buying other businesses can lead to rapid growth, such transactions also increase execution risk. And USA Rare Earth is still unprofitable.

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In a high-risk area, hedging your bet makes sense The truth is, rare-earth metals are still something of a developing industry. There's a huge opportunity, but it isn't clear which companies will be the long-term winners just yet. However, for most investors, sticking to the company with the most developed business is probably a good risk/reward balance. So, USA Rare Earth is likely to be more attractive than The Metals Company, and MP Materials is likely to be more attractive than USA Rare Earth.

Any one of these companies (or even all of them) could eventually be big winners. But MP Materials is the only one that is profitable now, with both its mining and processing businesses up and running. That's a compelling advantage if you plan to buy and hold a stock in a high-risk sector for a decade or more.

Key Takeaways MP posted a $1.9M operating cash outflow in Q1 2026, improving from a $63M outflow a year ago.Free cash flow stayed negative at $79.3M in Q1 2026 following a negative $304M in 2025.Higher sales, NdPr volumes and DoW support could help stabilize MP's cash flow after tough years. MP Materials Corp. (MP - Free Report) posted a modest improvement in operating cash flow in the first quarter of 2026, though it still recorded a $1.9 million outflow compared with a $63 million outflow in the same quarter last year.

The year-over-year improvement was supported by higher product sales, as well as the $51 million received from the Department of War (DoW) for the Price Protection Agreement (PPA) income recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025, with no comparable cash inflow in the prior-year period. The company also received a $19 million from the 45X credit associated with its 2024 federal tax return.

Free cash flow remained negative at $79.3 million, though it improved from a $93.7 million outflow a year earlier. This follows an already weak 2025, when MP reported $155.8 million in operating cash outflows and $304 million in negative free cash flow.

MP’s last period of strong cash generation was in 2022, when it delivered $343.5 million in operating cash flow and $22 million in positive free cash flow, supported by elevated rare earth prices and strong demand conditions. Since then, cash flows have weakened significantly alongside falling rare earth prices and softer-than-expected demand for magnetic materials.

In 2023, cash flow from operations plunged 82% year over year to $62.7 million on lower prices and inventory builds to support its Stage II separations facilities as well as Stage III initiatives. The decline continued in 2024, with operating cash flow falling 79% to $13.3 million amid sustained price pressure and continued inventory accumulation as production of separated products ramped up. Notably, free cash flow has remained negative since 2023.

MP Materials is seeing higher production costs as producing separated products is more costly than producing rare earth concentrates. Selling, general and administrative expenses have also flared up as it expanded its workforce to support the downstream expansion. These factors have driven up operating expenses, keeping profits and cash flows under pressure.

Looking ahead, MP’s ongoing ramp-up of separated rare earth production at Mountain Pass, along with the expansion of magnetic precursor and magnet output at the Independence Facility, is expected to keep the costs elevated in 2026. Ongoing investment in downstream capabilities is also likely to keep SG&A expenses elevated, maintaining pressure on near-term profitability and cash flows. 

On the positive side, NdPr production volumes are increasing as process optimization and ramp-up efforts progress. Combined with higher sales volumes and support from the DoW Price Protection Agreement, these factors could help partially offset margin pressure and gradually stabilize MP Materials’ cash flow profile after several challenging years.

MP’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesMP Materials’ shares have gained 65% in a year compared with the industry’s 52.6% growth. Other names in the space, like Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU - Free Report) and USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR - Free Report) , have gained 194.9% and 93%, respectively.

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MP is trading at a forward 12-month price/sales multiple of 17.52X, a significant premium to the industry’s 1.49X. Energy Fuels and USA Rare Earth are trading at 22.09X and 51.85X, respectively.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MP Materials’ 2026 earnings is pegged at 16 cents per share, indicating an improvement from the loss of 24 cents in 2025. The estimate for 2027 is $1.06 per share, indicating a 562.5% year-over-year improvement.

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The estimate for both 2026 and 2027 has, however, moved down in the past 60 days, as shown in the chart below.

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The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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

NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP encourages investors who suffered losses in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) to contact the firm. Those who purchased BMI securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 may be entitled to recover damages. Find out if you are eligible to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.

BMI shares declined more than 24%, losing $36.75 per share, following the final corrective disclosure on April 17, 2026. The lead plaintiff deadline is August 3, 2026.

April 18, 2024 — "Record" Results Attributed to "Ongoing Favorable Industry Fundamentals"

Badger Meter opened the Class Period by reporting 1Q 2024 results, including total sales 23% higher year-over-year. Management described "robust customer demand" and a "long runway" for growth, the lawsuit contends.

July 19, 2024 — "Customer-Accelerated Backlog Conversion" Touted

The Company reported 2Q 2024 results with sales again up 23% year-over-year. Management attributed performance to "underlying secular growth drivers" and "an encouraging opportunity funnel," as alleged in the complaint.

January 31, 2025 — "Robust Demand Environment" Emphasized

Badger Meter reported 4Q and full-year 2024 results. The filing states management described a "track record of differentiated performance" and "robust adoption rates" for cellular AMI solutions while guiding to high single-digit average top line growth.

April 17, 2025 — Pull-Forward Concerns Dismissed

When analysts directly asked whether customers had pulled forward orders, as set forth in the complaint, management stated 75% of revenue goes direct to end users who "really, in many ways, cannot pull forward" and that order patterns were "pretty normal."

Timeline of Alleged Disclosure Failures

July 22, 2025: 2Q 2025 results disappointed with EPS below consensus; management warned of sequential sales decline but blamed AMI project timing, not demand weakness. BMI fell 16.5%.January 28, 2026: 4Q 2025 results revealed a 6% sequential decline in utility water sales; management continued attributing shortfalls to "previously communicated project pacing effects." BMI fell 11%.April 17, 2026: 1Q 2026 results showed total sales 9% lower year-over-year and utility water sales down 10%; management acknowledged "softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering" and admitted the variability "has always existed" but was previously obscured by backlog. BMI fell 24%+.Cumulative impact: From $245.22 before the first disclosure on July 21, 2025, shares fell to $115.54 by April 17, 2026. Submit your claim before the deadline or call (212) 363-7500.

"Timely disclosure of material developments is fundamental to fair and efficient markets. The chronology in this case raises important questions about the gap between what Badger Meter's management was communicating about demand durability and the short-cycle weakness that was allegedly always present but hidden by backlog conditions." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

ABOUT THE FIRM — For over two decades, Levi & Korsinsky has represented shareholders in securities class actions. Ranked in ISS Top 50 for seven consecutive years. The window to apply for lead plaintiff closes on August 3, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About the BMI Lawsuit

Q: When did Badger Meter allegedly mislead investors? A: The class period runs from April 18, 2024 to April 16, 2026. During this time, the complaint alleges management made materially false or misleading statements about the durability of demand and the drivers of record financial results. The alleged fraud was revealed through corrective disclosures on July 22, 2025, January 28, 2026, and April 17, 2026.

Q: How much did BMI stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 24%, a decline of $36.75 per share, after the Company disclosed softer short-cycle municipal ordering and admitted demand variability had always existed but was previously masked by backlog. Earlier disclosures caused additional declines of 16.5% and 11%.

Q: What do BMI investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.

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

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

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

Q: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only to investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it can still participate in any settlement or recovery.

CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10004
[email protected]
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026.

So what: If you purchased Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements concerning the drivers of Badger Meter's "record" financial results, demand for Badger Meter's products, and its prospects for continued growth. During the Class Period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter's strong financial results reflected "ongoing favorable industry trends," "secular growth drivers," and "solid operating execution." They likewise touted "strong" demand and said they were seeing "robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth," and that Badger Meter possessed a "long runway" for growth.

According to the lawsuit, these statements were materially false and misleading. In truth, Badger Meter's financial results during the Class Period were at least partially attributable to Badger Meter's practice of pulling-forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends. This practice also depleted revenue otherwise available for future periods, ultimately causing the disappointing financial results Badger Meter later reported. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. 

To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI).

Shareholders who purchased shares of BMI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

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CLASS PERIOD: April 18, 2024 to April 16, 2026

ALLEGATIONS: According to the filed complaint, defendants made false statements concerning the drivers of Badger Meter's "record" financial results, demand for the Company's products, and its prospects for continued growth. During the class period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter's strong financial results reflected "ongoing favorable industry trends," "secular growth drivers," and "solid operating execution."  They likewise touted "strong" demand and said they were seeing "robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth," and that Badger Meter possessed a "long runway" for growth.

DEADLINE: August 3, 2026 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/badger-meter-loss-submission-form/?id=189533&from=4

NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of BMI during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 3, 2026. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.

WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 23, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements concerning the drivers of Badger Meter's "record" financial results, demand for Badger Meter's products, and its prospects for continued growth. During the Class Period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter's strong financial results reflected "ongoing favorable industry trends," "secular growth drivers," and "solid operating execution." They likewise touted "strong" demand and said they were seeing "robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth," and that Badger Meter possessed a "long runway" for growth.

According to the lawsuit, these statements were materially false and misleading. In truth, Badger Meter's financial results during the Class Period were at least partially attributable to Badger Meter's practice of pulling-forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends. This practice also depleted revenue otherwise available for future periods, ultimately causing the disappointing financial results Badger Meter later reported. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BMI). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.

The class action concerns whether Badger Meter and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

You have until August 3, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.

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On April 17, 2026, Badger Meter reported its first quarter 2026 financial results. Among other items, Badger Meter reported earnings per share of $0.93, missing consensus estimates by $0.26, and revenue of $202.03 million, missing consensus estimates by $28.58 million. Badger Meter disclosed that its utility water sales declined 10% year-over-year, reflecting project timing and softer short cycle municipal customer ordering.

On this news, Badger Meter’s stock price fell $36.75 per share, or 24.13%, to close at $115.54 per share on April 17, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) closed at $127.81 in the latest trading session, marking a -5.2% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.44% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 2.22%.

The manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow's stock has climbed by 7.14% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.98% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.08%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Badger Meter in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Badger Meter to post earnings of $1.01 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 13.68%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $219.66 million, showing a 7.75% drop compared to the year-ago quarter.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.51 per share and a revenue of $909.27 million, signifying shifts of -5.85% and -0.81%, respectively, from the last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Badger Meter. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.29% higher. Badger Meter is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Badger Meter has a Forward P/E ratio of 29.89 right now. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 29.89, so one might conclude that Badger Meter is trading at no noticeable deviation comparatively.

We can additionally observe that BMI currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.42. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Instruments - Control industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.96.

The Instruments - Control industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, which puts it in the top 43% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) ("Badger Meter" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the period from April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026 (the "Class Period").

Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period may, no later than August 3, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.

Badger Meter, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global provider of flow measurement, water quality monitoring, and control solutions. The Company's products serve water utilities, municipalities, and industrial customers worldwide and span both traditional metering hardware and advanced metering infrastructure ("AMI") platforms that enable utilities to collect usage data remotely.

According to the complaint, throughout the Class Period, Defendants falsely assured investors that Badger Meter's record financial results were the product of genuine industry tailwinds and solid execution. Management touted strong demand, a robust bid pipeline, and what they called a long runway for growth.

In truth, according to the suit, Badger Meter's reported results during the Class Period were materially inflated by a practice of pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue ahead of schedule. This practice masked weakening demand and depleted revenue that would otherwise have been available in future periods.

The concealment began to unravel on July 22, 2025, when Badger Meter reported second-quarter 2025 results that missed consensus estimates, showed decelerating revenue growth, and revealed margin deterioration. The Company further disclosed that it expected sales to decline sequentially in the third quarter of 2025. On this news, Badger Meter's stock fell $40.42 per share, or 16.5%, closing at $204.80 per share.

On January 28, 2026, Badger Meter reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that again fell short of revenue expectations, including a 6% sequential decline in utility water sales. Management continued to characterize the miss as a reflection of previously communicated project pacing. Shares fell an additional $18.09, or approximately 11%, to close at $146.32 per share.

Finally, on April 17, 2026, the Company reported first-quarter 2026 results that, as the complaint alleges, revealed the depth of the problem: total sales of $202.3 million were down 9% year-over-year; operating margin contracted from 22.2% to 17.4%; and diluted EPS fell from $1.30 to $0.93. Utility water sales declined 10% compared to the quarter in the prior year. In addition to project timing, management acknowledged for the first time that softer short-cycle municipal ordering had contributed to the results - and disclosed that such variability had, in fact, existed throughout the 2023-2025 period but had been obscured by backlog and projects in flight. Badger Meter's stock dropped $36.75 per share, more than 24%, to close at $115.54 per share.

If you are a Badger Meter investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267) 764-4865.

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Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.

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Key Takeaways MaxLinear's Infrastructure revenues surged 136% year over year in Q1 2026 on optical platform ramp-up.MXL raised the 2026 optical data center revenue outlook to $150M-$170M on strong customer orders.MaxLinear expects storage accelerator revenues to at least double in 2026 versus the 2025 levels. MaxLinear, Inc.’s (MXL - Free Report) transformation into an infrastructure-focused company is being driven by strong growth in its data center optical business and several high-value products that remain early in their market ramp-up. The Infrastructure segment became the largest revenue category in first-quarter 2026, with sales rising 136% year over year, led by production ramp-up in optical data center platforms.

Management sees more growth ahead as hyperscale customers continue building out AI-focused architectures. Strong customer orders and growing visibility of the program ramp-up led the company to increase its 2026 optical data center revenue expectations to the $150-$170 million range.

MaxLinear also expects data center revenues to move higher from the second quarter, with additional upsides as run rates expand into 2027. The majority of this momentum is being driven by the Keystone PAM4 DSP family, which is ramping up at several major data centers in the United States and Asia for 400-gig and 800-gig deployments for scale-up and scale-out applications.

With Keystone validating the company’s ability to execute at scale, customer engagement around the Rushmore family of PAM4 TIAs and 200 gigabit per lane DSPs is gaining traction faster than expected. Production ramp-up is anticipated to begin in late 2026, with revenue growth continuing through 2027. 

MaxLinear is also broadening its presence within hyperscale data centers beyond PAM4-based optical and electrical interconnects. Within Infrastructure, the Panther family of hardware storage accelerators SoCs continues to see strong design wins and success across Tier-1 network appliance and cloud service providers. Based on current engagement, the company expects storage accelerator revenues to at least double in 2026 from the 2025 levels. MaxLinear’s Sierra single-chip radio SoCs are now deployed with multiple North American operators, with expanding opportunities as 5G networks continue to evolve.

Updates From MXL PeersQualcomm Technologies (QCOM - Free Report) recently launched Snapdragon Scalable Turnkey AI-Ready Toolkit (“START”), a program designed to help brands bring their own personal AI devices to market faster and with greater flexibility, starting with smart glasses. Announced at the Augmented World Expo, Snapdragon START combines modules with an AI-agnostic full software stack and a network of manufacturing partners to let brands, enterprise-focused organizations and emerging innovators focus on design and experience.
Global eyewear company, Inspecs, is the first to exclusively collaborate with Qualcomm under the Snapdragon START program.

Qorvo (QRVO - Free Report) has introduced QPF5012, an X-band radar front-end solution that allows defense system designers to achieve higher performance without increasing size, weight or prime power. Designed for modern phased array and multifunction sensors, the solution combines transmit power, efficiency and receive sensitivity in a single compact module, addressing key challenges in next-generation radar design.

The Zacks Rundown for MXL StockOver the past year, MaxLinear shares have surged 609.2% compared with the industry’s 85.9% growth. 

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In terms of valuation, MXL trades at a forward, three-year Price/Sales (P/S) of 12.11X compared with its 2.80X median and the industry average of 10.88X.

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Take a look at how estimates for MaxLinear’s 2026 and 2027 earnings are shaping up. 

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MaxLinear currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).  You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

On June 22, 2026, Chewy Inc CHWY shares experienced a decline of 3.8%, closing at $17.51. The stock has faced significant pressure, trading within a 52-week range of $17.40 to $43.84.

GF Value™ verdict: The current price of $17.51 is 48.0% below the GF Value™ estimate of $33.68.GF Score™ is 68/100, indicating an above-average potential for long-term returns.Most notable signal: Insiders sold $2.2M worth of shares in the last three months, with no buying activity reported. Is CHWY Overvalued or Undervalued? Chewy Inc's current price of $17.51 is significantly lower than its GF Value™ estimate of $33.68, indicating that the stock is undervalued by approximately 48.0%. This presents a margin of safety for potential investors, as the GF Valuation label classifies the stock as significantly undervalued. However, it is essential to consider that despite the apparent value, the recent insider selling could suggest caution. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.

The current market environment and the stock's recent performance could reflect broader market sentiment or company-specific challenges. A prudent approach would involve monitoring market trends and the company's operational metrics closely to assess whether this undervaluation presents a genuine opportunity or if it reflects underlying concerns.

How Does CHWY's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 29.2x 115.7x Forward P/E 22.0x N/A Chewy's current P/E ratio of 29.2x is substantially below its 5-year median P/E of 115.7x, indicating that the stock is trading at a significant discount compared to its historical valuation. The forward P/E of 22.0x further emphasizes this point. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, suggesting that the stock is undervalued relative to its historical performance.

What Does CHWY's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 68 Financial Strength 7/10 Profitability 4/10 Growth 6/10 Valuation 4/10 Momentum 4/10 Chewy's GF Score™ of 68/100 suggests that the company possesses above-average potential for long-term returns. The strongest area is its Financial Strength, rated at 7/10, indicating a solid balance sheet. However, the weakest aspect is Profitability, with a score of 4/10, suggesting that the company may face challenges in generating consistent profits. The Growth and Valuation ranks are also average, while the Momentum rank reflects the recent downward trend in the stock price.

What Are Insiders Doing with CHWY Stock? In the last three months, Chewy insiders have sold $2.2M worth of shares, with no reported buying activity. This pattern of selling could indicate a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance or a strategic decision by insiders to liquidate their holdings. Such insider selling might suggest caution for potential investors, as it raises questions about the future outlook of the company.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Chewy Inc CHWY appears to be undervalued at its current price of $17.51. However, the significant insider selling and overall market performance should be taken into account when considering the investment.

For the complete analysis, visit the Chewy Inc CHWY stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is CHWY's GF Score™?

Chewy's GF Score™ is 68/100, indicating that the stock has above-average potential for long-term returns based on key financial metrics.

Is CHWY overvalued or undervalued?

Chewy is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ estimate of $33.68 compared to its current price of $17.51.

What is CHWY's P/E ratio?

Chewy's P/E (TTM) is 29.2x, which is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 115.7x, indicating the stock is trading at a discount to its historical valuation.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

Expanded partnership builds on sports wagering collaboration and positions Caesars and its tribal partners for future online casino launch

AUGUSTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced the expansion of its existing partnership with three Wabanaki Nations: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation, to include online casino gaming in Maine. The long-term agreement positions Caesars and its tribal partners for a potential iGaming launch in the state in 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Under the expanded agreement, Caesars plans to bring a portfolio of three online casino brands to Maine: Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino. Each brand offers a distinct digital experience tailored to different player interests.

This expanded partnership builds on the successful launch of Caesars Sportsbook in Maine in 2023 and reflects the shared commitment between Caesars and the three Wabanaki Nations to deliver a best-in-class, responsible digital gaming experience while supporting tribal communities across the state. Caesars will invest in local workforce development by employing, training and developing members of each nation and will provide meaningful financial support to help fund tribal community programs and initiatives.

“As we look ahead to the launch of online casino gaming in Maine, we’re proud to expand our partnership with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Penobscot Nation,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “Together, we’ve built a strong and responsible sports wagering experience, and this next phase reinforces our commitment to our tribal partners and to delivering a differentiated, localized digital gaming experience for Mainers. We’re grateful to Gov. Janet Mills, the Maine Legislature and the Maine Gambling Control Unit for their continued leadership and thoughtful approach to gaming in the state.”

“Penobscot Nation is proud to continue and expand our partnership with Caesars as we look toward the future of online gaming in Maine,” said Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation. “Our experience working together on sports wagering has demonstrated the value of aligning with a partner that respects our sovereignty, understands our communities and is committed to long-term success for the Wabanaki Nations. This next phase represents a meaningful opportunity to build on that foundation.”

“The Mi’kmaq Nation values the strong relationship we have built with Caesars and our fellow Wabanaki partners,” said Chief Sheila McCormack of the Mi’kmaq Nation. “Expanding into online casino gaming allows us to continue creating economic opportunities for our people while ensuring that any future platform is developed in a responsible, well-regulated manner that benefits the tribes and the state.”

“The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is pleased to deepen our partnership with Caesars as we prepare for the next chapter of gaming in Maine,” said Chief Clarissa Sabattis of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. “This long-term agreement reflects our shared commitment to strengthening Maine’s rural communities and is vital to the Houlton Band’s self-determination and economic self-sufficiency. Internet gaming revenues will provide our tribal government with a more secure, long-term source of revenue that will help us provide essential services and make critical investments in community infrastructure.”

Caesars’ online casino platforms will bring a premier digital entertainment experience to Maine, combining an expansive portfolio of slot titles, table games and live dealer offerings, subject to regulatory approvals, with seamless technology and user-friendly design. Each brand is tailored to meet different player preferences while upholding Caesars’ high standards for quality and Responsible Gaming. The platforms in Maine will integrate with Caesars Sportsbook and feature a single login and wallet experience, powered by Caesars’ Universal Digital Wallet, enabling seamless play across Caesars’ digital offerings.

Integrated with Caesars Rewards®, the company’s industry-leading loyalty program, eligible play will unlock Reward Credits that can be redeemed for unforgettable experiences across Caesars’ destinations nationwide, including stays, dining, entertainment and more.

Caesars Entertainment is an industry leader in Responsible Gaming, known for pioneering Responsible Gaming awareness and education. In 1989, Caesars became the first commercial casino company to address problem gambling by launching the industry’s first Responsible Gaming program, Project 21. Today, the Company’s commitment to ensuring all players are aware of Responsible Gaming resources remains steadfast and spans all of Caesars’ digital platforms and world-class destinations in which it operates. Caesars Entertainment proudly enforces an enhanced 21+ gaming policy that prevents individuals under the age of 21 from using Caesars Rewards and restricts access to its gaming products for individuals under the age of 21.

In March 2024, Caesars Sportsbook received the prestigious RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council in Ontario, Canada, which recognizes companies that achieve the highest standards for their Responsible Gaming practices. Just a few months later, the Company was awarded the National Council on Problem Gambling’s award for Corporate Social Responsibility. For more information about Caesars Entertainment's Responsible Gaming program, please visit https://www.caesars.com/corporate.

About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment Company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.

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About the 3-Wabanaki Nation Coalition

The Penobscot Nation is a sovereign Indian Nation, whose headquarters are located on Indian Island, Maine. The Tribe has been located here since time immemorial and continues to practice its ancient traditions, including hunting and fishing. Penobscot owns over 150,000 acres of land plus over 220 islands in the Penobscot River. The Tribe operates over 110 programs including law enforcement, health care, natural resource and wildlife management, housing, social services, youth programs and its own school system. The Penobscot Nation is very active in sustainable management of its natural resources, lands and waters, including operating a sustained yield foresting program. Additionally, the Tribe participated in the Penobscot River restoration project removing several dams and opening up over 1,200 miles of habitat for over a dozen sea run fish species.

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in Aroostook County, Maine. We are a riverine people who have used our ancestral territory since time immemorial for fishing, hunting, and gathering fiddleheads for food, ash for basket weaving, and birch for canoes. We call our Band “Metahksoniqewiyik” or People of the Meduxnekeag River, a tributary of the St. John or “Wolastoq” that flows through the Town of Houlton. Together, the Maliseet people of the United States and Canada are the “Wolastoqewiyik” or People of the Beautiful, Flowing River. The Maliseets and Mi’kmaqs were signatory to the first treaty entered by the United States—the Treaty of Watertown on July 19, 1776, just 15 days after the Declaration of Independence—sending 600 of our warriors to fight alongside General Washington against Great Britain. Today, our tribal government provides essential services to our community including a medical clinic, courts, low-income housing, child welfare and elder care programs, behavioral health and substance use services, an addiction recovery home, Boys and Girls Club of Maliseet, food distribution, domestic violence and sexual assault services, Head Start and adult education, vocational rehabilitation, emergency management, and natural resources management and protection. We are a statewide leader in Atlantic salmon restoration and work closely with the Towns of Houlton and Littleton and other local governments on road, bridge, water, and other critical infrastructure projects that support jobs for the people of Aroostook County. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians invites you to visit our beautiful homeland at Wilderness Pines Campground in Monticello. To learn more about our tribal government and businesses, please visit https://maliseets.net/ and https://www.wildernesspinescampground.com/.

The Mi’kmaq Nation is a federally recognized tribe with 1,633 members in Aroostook County, Maine. The central village and governmental seat is known as the "Bon Aire Village" and is located in the town of Presque Isle. The southern "Littleton Village," is located approximately 45 miles south of Bon Aire, and the northern "Connor Village," is located 25 miles north of Bon Aire. After receiving federal recognition in 1991, the Tribe’s name was officially changed from the Aroostook Band of Micmacs to Mi’kmaq Nation. The Mi'kmaq Nation has created numerous programs to provide its members with support services, housing, infrastructure and a medical clinic. To further benefit their community, Mi’kmaq tribal leaders continuously seek to create a more vibrant economy sensitive to cultural traditions and values. The Mi'kmaq Nation views Maine's Internet Gaming Law as an important opportunity to increase our capacity to deliver essential governmental services to our citizens and to advance the self-sufficiency and self-determination of our Nation.

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Trying to find the "best" or the "smartest" stocks to own is a lot like seeking perfection. Investors are apt to feel as though they're aiming at a moving target.

Recalibrate expectations to "smart" from "smartest," and a wider selection universe opens. It includes Howmet Aerospace (HWM +0.68%). This aerospace stock is on a spectacular three-year run, gaining 500% and trouncing the largest industrial, aerospace, and defense exchange-traded funds (ETFs) along the way.

There are many reasons why Howmet Aerospace is a smart idea among industrial stocks. Image source: Getty Images.

So, with Howmet having played the role of an exponential compounder over the past few years, investors may be leery of it being the smartest stock to buy in the aerospace and defense sector. That's a valid concern, and Howmet may be the smartest name in this industry to buy here and now, but it remains a shrewd idea. Here's why.

Honing in on Howmet Howmet isn't a dedicated defense stock, but it's a smart idea, as the company does an admirable job of navigating the aerospace and defense industries. Actually, it dances on three floors: commercial air-engine parts, defense hardware, and industrial gas turbines. So it's accurate to say Howmet has multiple revenue levers.

And even better, diversification means all three segments are growing. In the most recently reported quarter, Howmet's revenue growth "laggard" was defense, which posted a sales increase of "just" 13%, while commercial aerospace and gas turbines notched increases of 48% and 39%, respectively.

Still, defense exposure is one reason Howmet is a smart stock to consider. Consider it a "top gun" supplier to defense contracts because Howmet supplies vital parts for the F-35 Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), among other fighter jets. Put simply, the military aircraft that use Howmet parts don't get off the runway or the aircraft carrier without those parts.

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Adding to the case for Howmet as an intelligent defense stock to own is that it's not Boeing or Lockheed Martin competing for government contracts. Rather, Howmet controls a crucial supply and does so in a wide-moat fashion. So while defense isn't Howmet's fastest-growing segment, it's additive to the "smart" thesis.

Howmet earns high marks Beyond robust top-line growth across its three segments, Howmet offers other reasons that confirm it's a smart choice among industrial stocks. There's the A- credit rating, consistent debt reduction, and double-digit free cash flow margins.

Those attributes support a sturdy balance sheet. Howmet's net leverage is just 0.9x, and the company isn't shy about distributing cash to shareholders. It did so to the tune of $450 million in the first quarter, and its dividend increase streak is now at five years. With an undemanding payout ratio of 10.7%, there's ample room for the payout to grow over the long term.

Putting it all together, "smartest" can be subjective, but Howmet is a smart choice for investors seeking a fundamentally sound industrial stock with upside potential and a durable balance sheet. And that's more than good enough.

For those looking to find strong Aerospace stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Howmet (HWM - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.

Howmet is one of 67 individual stocks in the Aerospace sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #2 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.

The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Howmet is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWM's full-year earnings has moved 11.1% higher. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.

Based on the latest available data, HWM has gained about 35.4% so far this year. At the same time, Aerospace stocks have gained an average of 4.5%. This shows that Howmet is outperforming its peers so far this year.

Another stock in the Aerospace sector, Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 5.4%.

Over the past three months, Loar Holdings Inc.'s consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 75.8%. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Breaking things down more, Howmet is a member of the Aerospace - Defense industry, which includes 29 individual companies and currently sits at #105 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 0.8% so far this year, meaning that HWM is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.

In contrast, Loar Holdings Inc. falls under the Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry. Currently, this industry has 37 stocks and is ranked #58. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +14.8%.

Investors with an interest in Aerospace stocks should continue to track Howmet and Loar Holdings Inc.. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.

Howmet (HWM - Free Report) closed at $275.13 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.87% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.44% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 2.22%.

Coming into today, shares of the maker of engineered products for the aerospace and other industries had gained 9.28% in the past month. In that same time, the Aerospace sector gained 2.86%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.08%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Howmet in its forthcoming earnings report. On that day, Howmet is projected to report earnings of $1.24 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 36.26%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $2.42 billion, indicating a 17.68% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.96 per share and a revenue of $9.72 billion, signifying shifts of +31.56% and +17.8%, respectively, from the last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Howmet. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Howmet presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

From a valuation perspective, Howmet is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 56.5. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 24.74.

Meanwhile, HWM's PEG ratio is currently 2.26. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The average PEG ratio for the Aerospace - Defense industry stood at 1.47 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, putting it in the top 43% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow HWM in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

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Featuring daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, the research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor.

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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.

VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

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

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Deckers (DECK - Free Report) Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Goleta, Deckers Outdoor Corp. is a leading designer, producer and brand manager of innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for outdoor sports, high-performance activities and lifestyle use. The company sells products primarily under three proprietary brands — UGG, HOKA and Other brands (primarily comprised of Teva).

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

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. DECK has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 5.7% for the current fiscal year.

Nine analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $7.42 per share. DECK also boasts an average earnings surprise of +22.7%.

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

Wall Street watches a company's quarterly report closely to understand as much as possible about its recent performance and what to expect going forward. Of course, one figure often stands out among the rest: earnings.

We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.

The ability to identify stocks that are likely to top quarterly earnings expectations can be profitable, but it's no simple task. Here at Zacks, our Earnings ESP filter helps make things easier.

The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Earnings ESP, or Expected Surprise Prediction, aims to find earnings surprises by focusing on the most recent analyst revisions. The basic premise is that if an analyst reevaluates their earnings estimate ahead of an earnings release, it means they likely have new information that could possibly be more accurate.

The core of the ESP model is comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, where the resulting percentage difference between the two equals the Expected Surprise Prediction. The Zacks Rank is also factored into the ESP metric to better help find companies that appear poised to top their next bottom-line consensus estimate, which will hopefully help lift the stock price.

When we join a positive earnings ESP with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or stronger, stocks posted a positive bottom-line surprise 70% of the time. Plus, this system saw investors produce roughly 28% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.

Most stocks, about 60%, fall into the #3 (Hold) category, and they are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. Stocks with a #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) rating, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market, with Strong Buy stocks outperforming more than any other rank.

Should You Consider Deckers?The final step today is to look at a stock that meets our ESP qualifications. Deckers (DECK - Free Report) earns a #3 (Hold) 30 days from its next quarterly earnings release on July 23, 2026, and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at $1.04 a share.

Deckers' Earnings ESP sits at +12.43%, which, as explained above, is calculated by taking the percentage difference between the $1.04 Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.93. DECK is also part of a large group of stocks that boast a positive ESP. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

DECK is part of a big group of Retail and Wholesale stocks that boast a positive ESP, and investors may want to take a look at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL - Free Report) as well.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, which is readying to report earnings on September 16, 2026, sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) right now. Its Most Accurate Estimate is currently -$0.13 a share, and CBRL is 85 days out from its next earnings report.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Earnings ESP figure currently stands at +57.14% after taking the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of -$0.30.

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Wingstop (WING - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $156.74, demonstrating a -3.12% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.37%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.29%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.33%.

Coming into today, shares of the restaurant chain had gained 15.22% in the past month. In that same time, the Retail-Wholesale sector lost 4.65%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.02%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Wingstop in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.02, marking a 2% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $190.27 million, indicating a 9.14% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $4.59 per share and revenue of $776.14 million. These totals would mark changes of +12.5% and +11.38%, respectively, from last year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Wingstop. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.12% higher. Wingstop presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Wingstop is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 35.21. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 19.16.

It's also important to note that WING currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.8. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Retail - Restaurants industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.91.

The Retail - Restaurants industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 205, placing it within the bottom 16% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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

Key Takeaways KLA targets $1B in advanced packaging process control revenue in 2026, above prior expectations.Onto expects 30% revenue growth in 2026, aided by AI packaging and HBM demand.ONTO gained 27.3% in one month and trades at 39.61X forward earnings versus KLAC at 52.71X. The semiconductor industry is entering a major investment cycle, fueled by AI, advanced packaging, HBM and next-generation chip manufacturing. Among them, Onto Innovation, Inc. (ONTO - Free Report)  and KLA Corporation (KLAC - Free Report)  stand out as leaders in process control, inspection and metrology. KLA is the dominant industry player, while Onto Innovation is a fast-growing specialist focused on advanced packaging and semiconductor inspection technologies, making them a highly relevant comparison for investors.

Per a report from Fortune Business Insights, the global semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market size is estimated to go from $15.84 billion in 2026 to $27.56 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.2%. The semiconductor equipment market is growing as AI chips require increasingly precise manufacturing. Key demand drivers include advanced packaging, chiplet architectures, HBM, 2.5D/3D integration, automotive semiconductors and AI accelerator production. KLA benefits across leading-edge nodes, while ONTO is leveraged for advanced packaging investments.

Although both companies operate in similar markets, they differ significantly in size, product portfolio, customer exposure and growth prospects.  Investors seeking exposure to semiconductor equipment must decide whether they prefer the stability of an established industry giant like KLA or the higher-growth potential offered by Onto Innovation.

The Case for KLACKLA is the global leader in semiconductor process control, benefiting from advanced inspection and metrology technologies, strong customer relationships and high switching costs as chip manufacturing becomes increasingly complex. KLA continues to view AI as a major growth driver and a key contributor to its accelerating momentum. The company is experiencing stronger-than-expected traction in advanced packaging, prompting it to raise its outlook for advanced packaging-related semiconductor process control revenue from approximately $635 million in 2025 to around $1 billion in 2026, which is significantly above previous expectations.

Since 2021, KLA has expanded its process control market share by 360 basis points and now holds a position roughly seven times larger than its nearest competitor. It expects accelerating wafer fabrication equipment growth in 2026 and 2027, driven by increasing demand for process control across leading-edge logic, HBM, advanced packaging, faster product cycles and rising semiconductor design complexity. These trends are increasing the need for KLA’s solutions to improve R&D efficiency, support fab ramps and optimize manufacturing yields.

KLA’s increasingly advanced systems and longer tool lifecycles are strengthening its high-margin services business, creating a predictable long-term growth driver as customers demand greater tool performance and uptime. Reflecting this momentum, the company introduced a 2030 financial model targeting 13-17% revenue CAGR, raised its services growth outlook to 13-15%, increased its capital return target to more than 90% of free cash flow and announced its 17th consecutive dividend increase along with a new $7 billion share repurchase authorization. KLA expects to outpace the broader wafer equipment market through 2030, supported by the growing importance of process control across semiconductor manufacturing.

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Despite the positive outlook, investors should monitor several risks. Emerging technologies such as electron-beam inspection could alter competitive dynamics in process control, requiring KLA to increase R&D spending if competing solutions offer superior performance or cost efficiency. Additionally, elevated component costs, including DRAM used in system image-processing computers, are expected to pressure gross margins through at least 2026. While supply remains secure, unfavorable product mix shifts or additional tariffs could further weigh on profitability and operating leverage.

The Case for ONTORather than competing directly across KLA's entire product lineup, Onto Innovation focuses on niche markets experiencing rapid growth, especially those benefiting from AI chips and heterogeneous integration. Its smaller size allows it to grow faster when semiconductor capital spending accelerates. It has delivered strong revenue growth, driven by AI-related packaging demand, advanced inspection solutions, rising customer adoption, growing software revenue and expansion into specialty semiconductor markets. Its smaller revenue base also lets new customer wins generate an outsized percentage growth.

ONTO expects momentum to speed up in the second half of the year, supported by customer expansions, increasing adoption of new products and a growing backlog, leading to more than 15% sequential revenue growth and over 30% revenue growth in 2026. Demand is fueled by AI and high-performance computing applications, while the company's integrated optical process control and software solutions, strengthened through its strategic collaboration with Rigaku, enhance its value proposition for semiconductor manufacturers. As semiconductor manufacturers adopt more complex materials and 3D structures, management anticipates rising demand for hybrid metrology solutions that merge optical and X-ray technologies.

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Its Ai Diffract software, developed with Rigaku, has already secured two competitive wins and multiple customer evaluations, demonstrating its ability to address advanced process control challenges. The collaboration opens new revenue opportunities via software licensing and integrated metrology solutions, while Onto Innovation's 27% investment in Rigaku reinforces long-term alignment and access to next-generation X-ray technology. Combined, these capabilities position Onto Innovation to leverage growing demand in advanced packaging and cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing.

Furthermore, ONTO’s Dragonfly platform is becoming a major growth driver, supported by a more than $240 million HBM-related volume purchase agreement through 2027 and expanding adoption across AI-driven advanced packaging applications. Recent customer qualifications, strong order momentum and growing demand for 3D inspection technologies are strengthening its position in high-bandwidth memory and advanced packaging markets, with the company expecting advanced packaging revenue to grow more than 50% in 2026.

Despite strong growth prospects, Onto Innovation faces risks from cyclical semiconductor spending, intense competition, customer concentration and geopolitical uncertainties in Asia. The company must continue innovating to maintain its market position, while ongoing supply chain constraints, particularly in precision optics, could adversely impact revenue growth and profitability.

Share Performance Trajectory for ONTO & KLACIn the past month, ONTO stock has surged 27.3% while KLAC has gained 37.5%.

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Valuation: Discount vs. PremiumValuation often determines future investment returns. In terms of forward price/earnings, ONTO shares are trading at 39.61X, lower than KLAC’s 52.71X.

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How the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compares for ONTO & KLACEarnings estimates for ONTO have moved up for both 2026 and 2027 over the past 60 days.

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For KLAC estimates have moved up for both 2026 and 2027 over the past 60 days as well.

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ONTO vs. KLAC: Which Stock is the Better Pick?Both ONTO and KLAC currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Both companies are well-positioned to benefit from the long-term expansion of semiconductor manufacturing, but they appeal to different types of investors. KLA is a strong choice for conservative investors, offering market leadership, solid profitability, recurring revenue and lower risk. Onto Innovation provides higher growth potential through its exposure to advanced packaging and AI semiconductor trends, but with greater volatility. Overall, KLA is better suited for stability and long-term consistency, while Onto Innovation appeals to investors seeking higher-risk, higher-reward opportunities.

Nonetheless, holding both stocks at present could provide balanced exposure to semiconductor industry growth, combining KLA’s stability with Onto Innovation’s higher growth potential.

Onto Innovation which has surged by over 260% and has outperformed the Russell 1000 by 10x over the past year, is still deemed worthy of a buy rating. ONTO is positioned across front-end and back-end semiconductor manufacturing, with over 60% of revenue now AI compute-related, with >$1B worth of opportunities ahead. Operating margins which are at 26.7% are poised to expand to 30% by the end of the year, as advanced node opportunities pick up.

Key Takeaways Globus Medical faces inflation, geopolitical and rate uncertainty that can disrupt supply chains. Globus Medical saw SG&A rise and incurred restructuring costs tied to integration efforts. Globus Medical posted a $2.1M FX loss despite strong international sales growth in Q1 2026. Globus Medical (GMED - Free Report) operates in a challenging environment caused by interest rate uncertainty, inflation and geopolitical tensions, which can disrupt supply chains and increase costs. While gross margin improved to 69.2% in the first quarter of 2026, it remains below management’s long-term target of the mid-70% range, leaving limited room to absorb higher costs. 

Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $297.8 million from $242.8 million a year earlier, mainly due to higher compensation and benefit costs associated with increased sales volume. The company also incurred restructuring expenses as it continues integration and synergy initiatives, which could lead to fluctuations in near-term operating costs.

Globus Medical’s international business adds another source of uncertainty. International net sales reached $155.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, increasing 35.6% year over year on a reported basis and 27.8% on a constant currency basis, highlighting the impact of exchange rate movements on reported results. 

The company recorded a $2.1 million foreign currency transaction loss during the quarter, which reduced other income. With significant operations in regions such as Japan, the Eurozone, the United Kingdom and Australia, ongoing currency fluctuations could continue to affect revenue growth, profit margins and operating expenses over time.

Peer UpdateMedtronic’s (MDT - Free Report) operations remain vulnerable to cost inflation, reimbursement constraints, geopolitical disruption and changing global trade policies. It also embedded a roughly 1-point EPS drag from higher fuel and transportation costs tied to the recent shift in the geopolitical environment. 

Medtronic generates a large portion of sales internationally, leaving reported results sensitive to exchange rates. Foreign exchange added $819 million to fiscal 2026 revenues, but fiscal 2027 guidance assumes a neutral to $100 million revenue drag.

Edwards Lifesciences’ (EW - Free Report) extensive global operations and overseas manufacturing facilities and suppliers bring certain financial, economic, political and other risks. The business is also currently experiencing staffing shortages within the hospital systems. 

In the first quarter of 2026, these issues resulted in a 20.2% increase in COGS and a year-over-year decline of 64 basis points in gross margin. Foreign exchange is a major headwind for Edwards due to a considerable percentage of its revenues coming from outside the United States. Foreign exchange rates negatively impacted the second quarter gross profit margin by 60 basis points compared to the prior year.

GMED’s Stock Price PerformanceOver the past year, GMED shares have surged 37.1%, outperforming the industry’s 4.6% decline. 

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GMED’s ValuationGMED currently trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) of 3.26X compared with the industry median of 4.49X.

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GMED Stock Estimate TrendIn the past 30 days, GMED's EPS estimate for 2026 has moved north to $4.74. 

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GMED currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Former Sterling McCall Hyundai location is among the dealerships now operating under the unified Group 1 brand

, /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing nationwide initiative to unify its extensive network of dealerships, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Houston-based automotive retailer with dealerships across the U.S. and U.K., today highlighted Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston, formerly Sterling McCall Hyundai, which has operated under its new name since October 8, 2025.

The southwest Houston dealership is one of a growing number of U.S. locations aligned under the initiative, giving customers a clearer connection to Group 1's scale, resources, and operational standards while preserving the local team, Hyundai expertise, and customer relationships that have served southwest Houston for decades.

Backed by the scale, resources, and expertise of an international automotive retailer, Group 1 Automotive remains focused on delivering the personalized service and community connections that define the local dealership experience. Learn more at Group1Auto.com.

Better Customer Experience

The transition from Sterling McCall Hyundai to Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston is part of a broader effort to create a more consistent customer experience across Group 1's U.S. retail network. The rebrand did not represent a change in ownership, staffing, product offerings, or day-to-day operations, and customers have continued to work with the same local professionals under the new name.

Group 1 Automotive has owned and operated the southwest Houston dealership for more than two decades. The new name formally connects the location to Group 1's national platform, giving local customers the benefit of a familiar southwest Houston dealership supported by the resources, technology, and operational discipline of a larger automotive group.

"Since taking our new name, our customers have found the same local team they know and trust, now with a clearer connection to the strength and resources of Group 1," said Margarita Pochtovaya, General Manager of Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston. "The name on the building changed, but what matters here has not: a consistent, convenient, and transparent experience, whether someone is shopping for a new Hyundai, servicing their current vehicle, or considering a trade-in."

Continuity of Service and Local Commitment

Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston continues to serve customers from its existing location at 10301 Southwest Freeway in Houston, Texas, supporting drivers throughout southwest Houston, Sugar Land, Stafford, Rosenberg, and surrounding communities with new Hyundai vehicles, pre-owned vehicles, Hyundai service, parts, and maintenance support.

The dealership remains focused on the same local relationships that defined Sterling McCall Hyundai, while gaining a clearer connection to Group 1's broader retail network. Customers can expect continuity in the sales and service experience, along with the added benefit of a unified Group 1 brand that makes locations easier to recognize, find, and trust across markets.

Additional Customer Questions

Why did Sterling McCall Hyundai change its name to Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston?

Sterling McCall Hyundai became Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston on October 8, 2025 as part of Group 1 Automotive's effort to create a clearer, more consistent naming structure across its U.S. dealerships. The new name reflects the dealership's connection to Group 1 while continuing to serve customers in southwest Houston and the surrounding communities. As part of the Group 1 network — 250 dealerships offering 37 vehicle brands — the dealership connects customers to new and pre-owned sales, financing, service, parts, and collision support, with a consistent experience from transparent pricing to online scheduling at every Group 1 store.

Should I service my vehicle at the dealership or an independent shop?

Dealership service departments employ factory-trained technicians, use manufacturer diagnostic equipment, and typically install OEM parts, and they can perform warranty and recall work. Independent shops may offer lower prices on some services. The right choice often depends on the repair type, warranty status, and the owner's preference.

Which Hyundai models offer the best fuel efficiency?

Hyundai's most efficient options are its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric models, with the Elantra Hybrid and hybrid SUVs among the leaders in their segments. Efficiency varies by trim and drivetrain, so comparing current EPA estimates for the specific configurations under consideration is the best guide.

What are the advantages of OEM parts versus aftermarket replacements?

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are produced by or for the vehicle's manufacturer and are designed to match factory specifications for fit, performance, and durability. Aftermarket parts may cost less, but quality, fitment, and warranty transferability can vary by manufacturer and seller. OEM parts purchased through a dealership typically carry a manufacturer warranty.

About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Group 1 owns and operates 250 automotive dealerships, 310 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 37 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

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