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In the latest trading session, Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC - Free Report) closed at $0.96, marking a -1.04% move from the previous day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.37%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.29%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.33%.

The company's stock has dropped by 7% in the past month, falling short of the Medical sector's gain of 1.49% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.02%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Canopy Growth Corporation in its forthcoming earnings report. In that report, analysts expect Canopy Growth Corporation to post earnings of -$0.04 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 71.43%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $58.52 million, reflecting a 12.25% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of -$0.11 per share and revenue of $243.57 million. These totals would mark changes of +75.56% and +18.26%, respectively, from last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Canopy Growth Corporation should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 13.79% downward. At present, Canopy Growth Corporation boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

The Medical - Products industry is part of the Medical sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 164, which puts it in the bottom 33% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Refresh Your Energy with Hi*Ball Sparkling Energy Water, a bold new energy drink powered by natural caffeine and functional ingredients, with zero sugar, zero calories, and zero compromise.

Hi*Ball Debuts at Barcode Festival Ahead of Nationwide UK Rollout

LONDON, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hi*Ball Energy, the sparkling energy water brand delivering clean, refreshing energy without sugar, calories, or artificial sweeteners, from Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), has officially arrived in the United Kingdom.

Available now through Amazon UK and www.BrewDog.com, Hi*Ball offers a refreshing alternative to traditional energy drinks and coffee. Each 330ml can combines sparkling water with 100mg of natural caffeine1, B vitamins (B3, B5, B6 and B12), guarana, and ginseng to help consumers power through busy days—while remaining free from sugar, calories, and artificial sweeteners.

Functional and energy occasions continue to grow as consumers seek more than basic hydration from soft drinks, with health playing an increasingly important role in purchase decisions at the chiller. As a result, Functional Energy and water are among the fastest-growing sectors in the UK soft drinks category. At the same time, over a third of UK energy drink consumers say traditional options contain too much sugar, calories, or artificial ingredients2, driving demand for beverages made with cleaner ingredients and added functional benefits.

Against this backdrop, Hi*Ball is designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s energy consumer. Whether it’s an early morning commute, an afternoon workout, a demanding workday, or life on the go, Hi*Ball offers a lighter, cleaner source of energy that fits modern lifestyles. Built to meet this growing demand, it delivers a refreshing and functional energy experience. With 78% of energy drink consumers drawn to natural ingredients and 43% saying they would try Hi*Ball as a cleaner alternative energy drink3, the UK launch creates a strong opportunity to premiumise and expand the energy drink occasion.

Rajnish Ohri, President, International, Tilray Brands, said, “Hi*Ball’s launch in the UK is more than a market entry; it reflects where the energy category is headed. Consumers are moving beyond legacy energy drinks in search of options that deliver refreshment, functionality, and convenience in a cleaner, more modern format. With Hi*Ball, we are helping shape the next generation of energy beverages and raise the standard for what consumers can expect from the category. As we expand across the UK and build shelf presence, our teams are also advancing plans to take the brand across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.”

Full line-up and recommended retail pricing (available from Amazon and BrewDog.com):

Hi*Ball Peach 330ml single can RSP £1.90 (cases of 12)Hi*Ball Wild Berry 330ml single can RSP £1.90 (cases of 12)Hi*Ball Lemon Lime 330ml single can RSP £1.90 (cases of 12)Hi*Ball Vanilla 330ml single can RSP £1.90 (cases of 12) To celebrate its UK launch, Hi*Ball will make its debut at Barcode Festival on July 2, where thousands of retail, grocery, convenience, and FMCG professionals will have the opportunity to experience the brand firsthand through sampling and activation experiences. To stay up to date follow Hi*Ball UK on Instagram at Drinkhiball_UK or visit https://www.drinkhiball.co.uk/.

About Hi*Ball Energy
Hi*Ball Energy is a sparkling energy water brand delivering clean, refreshing energy from premium ingredients. Each can contains natural caffeine, guarana, ginseng, and B vitamins while remaining free from sugar, calories, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives. Available in a range of fruit-forward flavours, Hi*Ball provides energy and refreshment for today’s active, health-conscious consumers.

About Tilray Brands 
Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods and craft beverages. 

For more information on how we are elevating lives through moments of connection, visit Tilray.com and follow @Tilray on all social platforms. 

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Certain statements in this communication that are not historical facts constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (together, “forward-looking statements”) under Canadian and U.S. securities laws and 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, that are intended to be subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections and other applicable laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “forecast,” “future,” “should,” “could,” “enable,” “potential,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “project,” “will,” “would” and the negative of these terms or similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Certain material factors, estimates, goals, projections, or assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this communication. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses, or current expectations. Many factors could cause actual results, performance, or achievement to be materially different from any forward-looking statements, and other risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that the Company deems immaterial could also cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained herein. For a more detailed discussion of these risks and other factors, see the most recently filed annual information form of Tilray and the Annual Report on Form 10-K (and other periodic reports filed with the SEC) of Tilray made with the SEC and available on EDGAR. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made as of the date of this communication and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events, or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws.  

Tilray Brands Contacts:
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1 High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women (32mg/100ml)
2 Quantitative consumer research study conducted among UK energy drink consumers by Focal Data, October 2025 (n=1,382)
3 Quantitative consumer research study conducted among UK energy drink consumers by Focal Data, October 2025 (n=1,382)

Tilray Brands' (TLRY +0.98%) stock rose dramatically after its initial public offering, then plunged, tracking the broader marijuana sector's rise and fall. The huge growth that Wall Street had hoped for simply didn't materialize, and investors moved on. But Tilray is still around and, more to the point, is repositioning its business for the long term. Is now a good time to buy it?

What does Tilray Brands do? Tilray Brands started life as a marijuana company. It is still doing that, but it has branched out. The company now describes itself as "a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company," with operations in cannabis, beverages, and hemp-based foods. In the beverage space, it recently acquired BrewDog, a craft brewer that also operates physical bars/restaurants.

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Acquisitions have played a big role in the company's business pivot. Tilray is a relatively small company with a market cap of roughly $500 million. Execution risk is something that investors need to monitor closely, since it is fairly easy for management at a small company to get stretched too thin. For example, the purchase of BrewDog required multiple transactions spread across three countries. And Brew Dog was bought out of administration, which is the U.K. version of bankruptcy, so it wasn't exactly a strongly performing business. Simply put, Tilray is making bold moves. So far, however, management appears to be executing its plans reasonably well.

At this point, Tilray is looking more and more like a consumer staples company and a brand manager. It is an interesting pivot that could lead to a material long-term opportunity for investors. Indeed, the company now has more diversification, and the new business lines aren't as politically and legally complex as pot. Notably, the company reported record revenues backed by 11% organic growth in the fiscal third quarter of 2026.

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What it didn't report was positive earnings. In fact, it has never reported positive earnings in its entire existence as a public company. So, from a big picture perspective, Tilray is still a money-losing start-up.

Tilray: Right direction, more time needed For aggressive growth investors, a deep dive into Tilray's business might be well worth the effort. There are interesting and positive things happening as the company reworks its business model. However, most investors should probably watch the company from the sidelines. Until it is proven that the revamped business is sustainably profitable, the risk/reward balance will remain tilted toward risk.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $4.59, demonstrating a -2.96% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.37%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.29%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.33%.

The company's stock has dropped by 10.59% in the past month, falling short of the Medical sector's gain of 1.49% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.02%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Tilray Brands, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of -$0.01, down 105% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $268.17 million, up 19.43% from the year-ago period.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of -$0.58 per share and revenue of $885.3 million. These totals would mark changes of -680% and +7.79%, respectively, from last year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Tilray Brands, Inc. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. 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, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Currently, Tilray Brands, Inc. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

The Medical - Products industry is part of the Medical sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 164, positioning it in the bottom 33% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual 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.

Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.

Jersey on. Crew ready. If England, Scotland or the U.S. reaches the final, fans can head straight to participating BrewDog pubs1 and Tilray-owned brewpubs2 across the U.S. to claim up to two free pints before the £1 million bar tab runs out.

NEW YORK and ELLON, United Kingdom, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scottish brewer BrewDog, owned by Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is proving to be a fan-favourite destination for sports watch parties with big screens, cold pints and match-day energy on tap. BrewDog bars are bringing fans together for a summer of live sport watch parties and are announcing plans to celebrate a major global football milestone with what could be the world’s biggest bar tab — £1 million in free pints — if England, Scotland or the United States reaches the final of the world’s biggest football tournament. This promotion is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any international football governing body, team, federation, league or tournament.

Irwin Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tilray Brands, said, “Sport has an extraordinary ability to unite people across communities, cultures and nations through moments of pride and shared celebration — and great bars have always been places where fans come together to enjoy the match, share great conversations and raise a beer or two. This promotion reflects the strength of Tilray Brands’ beverage platform and our commitment to creating meaningful experiences that positively impact the communities where we operate. If England, Scotland or the United States reaches the final on football’s biggest world stage, we are ready to help fans celebrate together across our participating pubs and brewpubs and continue building brands and occasions that bring people together over sport, great bars and great beer.”

The celebration kicks in if any one of the eligible national teams — England, Scotland or the United States — reaches the final of the world’s biggest football tournament. Once activated, BrewDog will open a £1 million bar tab from 20 July, the day after the final match. Fans wearing an eligible team jersey can claim up to two free pints per person, on a first-come, first-served basis, while pints last at participating Tilray-owned BrewDog pubs, excluding franchised BrewDog bars, and at participating Tilray-owned brewpubs, including SweetWater Brewing, 10 Barrel Brewing, Blue Point Brewery, Breckenridge Brewery, Montauk Brewing, and Terrapin. Fans should get their jerseys ready now, rally their crew and be ready to move fast if one of the eligible teams reaches the final.

From BrewDog pubs to Tilray’s broader craft beverage venues, the bar tab is designed for the kind of celebration sports fans live for — packed pubs, team colours, cold pints and one massive reason to cheer — with BrewDog bars continuing to build their role as go-to destinations to watch sporting events all summer long.

Beyond football, participating BrewDog bars will be activating watch parties and big-screen moments around major sporting occasions throughout the summer, including auto-racing in July and August, major golf tournaments in July, the return of top flight football in August, and world-class tennis tournaments, with the biggest matches shown across participating venues.

Terms & Conditions
The promotion will be activated only if England, Scotland or the United States men’s national team reaches the final of the 2026 international men’s football tournament in North America. If activated, the £1 million bar tab will open from 20 July, the day after the final match. This promotion is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with FIFA or any other international football governing body, team, federation, league or tournament. The £1 million bar tab will be opened by BrewDog and redeemable at participating Tilray-owned BrewDog pubs only in Scotland, England, Ireland, and Las Vegas, excluding franchised BrewDog bars, and is redeemable at participating Tilray-owned brewpubs, including SweetWater Brewing, 10 Barrel Brewing, Blue Point Brewing, Breckenridge Brewery, Montauk Brewing, and Terrapin. Ohio BrewDog bars and Tilray-owned bars in Oregon are not included in participation due to local laws. Fans must be wearing an England, Scotland or U.S. team jersey at the time of redemption. Redemption is limited to two free pints per person. Free pints are available on a first-come, first-served basis while funds and stocks last. Offer is subject to availability, applicable local laws and venue participation; no cash alternative; valid government-issued ID may be required; please drink responsibly. Participants must meet the legal drinking age requirements in the country or region where redemption takes place. Additional terms, timing, participating locations and redemption details may apply and will be announced if the promotion begins. Further details on the terms and conditions and participating locations can be found on the terms and conditions page on Tilray.com and on BrewDog.com.

About BrewDog
BrewDog, the #1 craft beer brand in the UK, has always had one mission: making people as passionate about great beer as we are.

From iconic classics like Punk IPA, to crowd-pleasers like Lost Lager and Wingman, to boundary-pushing innovations like NanoDog, BrewDog has been brewing bold, distinctive beers since 2007. Born in Scotland and built by a passionate community of beer lovers, BrewDog has grown into one of the world’s most recognizable craft beer brands, with a global presence spanning breweries, bars and distribution across multiple international markets. BrewDog’s future will continue to be shaped by the three things that matter most: People, Planet and Beer.

For more information, visit www.brewdog.com or follow @BrewDog on social media.

About Tilray Brands
Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods and craft beverages. 

For more information on how we are elevating lives through moments of connection, visit Tilray.com and follow @Tilray on all social platforms. 

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication that are not historical facts constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (together, “forward-looking statements”) under Canadian and U.S. securities laws and 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, that are intended to be subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections and other applicable laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “forecast,” “future,” “should,” “could,” “enable,” “potential,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “project,” “will,” “would” and the negative of these terms or similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Certain material factors, estimates, goals, projections, or assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this communication. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses, or current expectations. Many factors could cause actual results, performance, or achievement to be materially different from any forward-looking statements, and other risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that the Company deems immaterial could also cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained herein. For a more detailed discussion of these risks and other factors, see the most recently filed annual information form of Tilray and the Annual Report on Form 10-K (and other periodic reports filed with the SEC) of Tilray made with the SEC and available on EDGAR. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made as of the date of this communication and the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events, or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws.  

Tilray Brands Contacts:
Media 
[email protected]

Investor Relations 
[email protected]

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1 Participation includes Tilray-owned BrewDog brewpubs only – does not included franchise locations or BrewDog in Ohio due to local laws.
2 Participation does not include Tilray-owned brewpubs in Oregon due to local laws.

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Nvidia (NVDA 0.34%) is the largest company in the world because it's highly exposed to the AI build-out and produces best-in-class computing units. It's doing business with countless companies, giving it valuable insight into which stocks are also solid investments. Nvidia has an investment portfolio comprising seven stocks, and three of them look like strong investment options to me.

The three I have my eyes on are Intel (INTC +0.25%), CoreWeave (CRWV 3.09%), and Nebius (NBIS 6.27%). Nvidia is a major investor in all three of them, giving their stocks a vote of confidence.

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Intel Intel is a two-headed business. First, it markets its computing chips to consumers and businesses alike. Second, it's also a chip foundry that makes its own chips as well as chips for other clients. Intel used to be the dominant company in this space, but it has lost its status as the top dog over the past decade. However, after investments from Nvidia and the U.S. government, Intel looks like it's finally starting to turn the corner.

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Recently, President Trump announced a deal that Intel will be making some of Apple's chips. That's a major client, and if Intel can grow to share a fair bit of business with one of its chief rivals, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM +0.76%), then it could turn out to be a viable investment.

If Intel starts to make up ground and become a go-to foundry option again, then it could be a smart stock to buy here. With Nvidia backing it, I'm confident there's more upside ahead.

CoreWeave CoreWeave is a major Nvidia client and purchases a ton of GPUs for its cloud computing infrastructure. CoreWeave is seeing huge growth in its AI-focused cloud computing platform and has built up a backlog of nearly $100 billion. During Q1, its revenue grew at a remarkable 112% pace, but that's just the start.

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For the remainder of this year, Wall Street analysts expect 147% revenue growth and 97% in 2027. That's huge growth and shows that CoreWeave's product is a hit among AI hyperscalers looking to access as much computing power as possible in a short time frame.

One holdup with CoreWeave is that it's highly unprofitable, as it's spending every dollar it can get its hands on to increase its computing capacity. If CoreWeave reaches breakeven, there are several strong, viable cloud computing businesses today, and CoreWeave could become one of them.

Nebius Last is Nebius. If you were impressed by CoreWeave's growth rates, then you'll be amazed by Nebius's. Nebius and CoreWeave both operate in the neocloud space, which is cloud computing meant for AI. There is a huge market for this type of computing resource, and Nebius's growth showcases that.

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In Q1, its revenue rose a jaw-dropping 684%, and there is more to come. Wall Street estimates Nebius's growth rate will be 550% in 2026 and 225% in 2027. If you believe that Nebius can deliver that level of growth, it's a promising stock pick.

Furthermore, as a part of the Nvidia and Nebius investment agreement, Nvidia provides Nebius with new hardware first among its clients. That makes it a smart option to partner with, as it gains access to this new technology first, allowing for early-stage experimentation on new computing units before larger orders arrive to fill data centers.

I think Nebius is a top stock to own in the AI space, and if it achieves these growth rates, it will lead to a huge stock gain. With Nvidia having a front-row seat and choosing to invest, I think it tells investors all they need to know about the stock's potential.

Keithen Drury has positions in Nebius Group, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Intel, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK) charges a sticker fee so small it looks like a rounding error. The real bill shows up in how much of your money is riding on three stocks you probably already own through your S&P 500 fund.

What You’re Actually Paying XLK’s expense ratio sits at 0.08%, or roughly $8 a year per $10,000 invested, per State Street’s March 20, 2026 fact sheet. That is cheap. Cheaper than most actively managed ETFs, which State Street pegs at an asset-weighted average of 42 basis points, with complex strategies pushing past 70.

XLK’s real cost is structural, hidden beneath the headline fee. And it compounds in a way the $8 figure hides.

The Part the Factsheet Doesn’t Highlight Open the holdings page and the concentration is brutal. NVIDIA sits at 14.93% of the fund, Apple at 13.23%, and Microsoft at 11.84%. Together, those three names make up 40.00% of net assets. Add Broadcom at 5.38% and you are past 45% in four tickers.

Here is the catch. Those same four stocks already dominate the S&P 500. If you own a total-market or S&P 500 index fund alongside XLK, you are doubling down on the same names. That overlap is the cost buried in the marketing copy, surfacing as drawdown risk the day the top holding stumbles. On June 23, 2026, XLK fell 4.14% in a single session, while Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) dropped 3.29%. That gap is concentration showing up in real time.

There is a tax angle, too. XLK rebalances quarterly to track the Technology Select Sector Index. When mega-cap weights drift past index caps, the fund must trim winners, a process that historically pushes turnover and can surface taxable distributions in non-retirement accounts. Investors should pull the most recent capital gains distribution history from State Street before buying in a brokerage account.

The Cheaper, Broader Mirror An alternative covers roughly the same exposure with less single-stock risk. The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT) holds hundreds more names, spreading weight further down the tech stack into mid-caps XLK ignores. Over the past five years, XLK returned 163.05% while VGT returned 143.86%, a gap driven largely by the top holding’s outsized weight in XLK. But over ten years, XLK is up 868% against VGT’s 868.11%. Functionally identical, with VGT carrying broader diversification.

The trade-off is straightforward. XLK lets you ride the top three names harder. VGT lets you ride the sector without betting the farm on one chip designer.

What This Means for You The question worth asking before adding XLK to a portfolio already anchored by an S&P 500 fund: am I buying tech exposure, or am I just paying eight dollars per ten thousand to triple my mega-cap weighting? The duplication is the hidden cost.

In the artificial intelligence (AI) investing world, investors just got a new option: Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +0.71%), better known as SpaceX. It may not sound like an AI investment at first, but it is. Earlier this year, before it went public, SpaceX acquired another of Elon Musk's companies -- xAI, the business behind the Grok generative AI platform and the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. 

But is SpaceX a better AI stock than the one that all others in the space are compared to? I'm talking about Nvidia (NVDA 0.34%), the world's largest company, of course. The graphics processing unit powerhouse has been the industry's standard-bearer since the AI race kicked off in 2023. 

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Nvidia's AI business is more impressive First, let's take a look at each company's AI business. For SpaceX, xAI was obviously a recent addition, and it has a few unique attributes. Most investors will remember the saga of Elon Musk acquiring Twitter and then changing its name to X, but it would have been easier to miss when he sold X to one of his other companies, xAI. So, after another merger beyond that, SpaceX is now the proud owner of a social media platform. The ad revenue from X makes up around half of the $3.2 billion in revenue that SpaceX's AI division generated in 2025. This division grew revenue at a 22% pace, which isn't bad, but it's also not great.

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Nvidia, on the other hand, is growing rapidly. In its latest quarter, its revenue grew by 85% year over year, indicating massive demand for its GPUs. Moreover, Wall Street analysts project it will deliver 96% growth in the current quarter. With the vast majority of Nvidia's revenue coming from AI processors being sold to data centers, I think it's pretty safe to say that Nvidia's AI business is stronger than SpaceX's at the moment.

Winner: Nvidia

SpaceX outperforms Nvidia in other industries Describing SpaceX primarily as an AI company would be inaccurate, as it has many other businesses. The most obvious are its rocket-launching business and other space exploration aspirations. But its biggest, fastest-growing, and most profitable segment is its connectivity division, which gets most of its revenue from the Starlink satellite internet service. SpaceX has a lot of growth options, even if the AI build-out turns out to be a bust for it.

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While it's true that Nvidia also has products for gaming, manufacturing, and self-driving cars, the vast majority of the chipmaker's revenues are coming from AI-centric sources. This makes SpaceX the more versatile company, which would give it an advantage if current market trends and spending habits were to dramatically shift.

Winner: SpaceX

Nvidia looks reasonably priced From a market cap perspective, Nvidia, at $5 trillion, is roughly 2.5 times as big as SpaceX, which closed Monday's trading at around $2 trillion. So, if those companies are reasonably valued, then their revenues and profits should roughly fall in line with that ratio, but that's far from the case.

Over the past 12 months, Nvidia has generated over $250 billion in revenue and about $160 billion in net income.

NVDA Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts

So, I'd expect SpaceX to have around $100 billion in revenue and about $64 billion in profits if it deserves to be valued at 40% the price of Nvidia. But that's far from the case.

In 2025, SpaceX's revenue totaled less than $20 billion. Net income wasn't discussed, but SpaceX's adjusted EBITDA totaled $6.6 billion. Those aren't the numbers I'd expect from a company with a $2 trillion market cap, and leads me to believe that SpaceX's stock price is based more on hype than on its business results. Usually, situations like that don't pan out well for companies or their shareholders over the long term, but it could be different for SpaceX.

Still, I think Nvidia has a far more reasonable price tag, giving it the win over SpaceX at a score of two to one.

Winner: Nvidia

Ask investors about the most influential stock of the past several years, and many would respond with Nvidia (NVDA 0.34%). The company's state-of-the-art processors have taken artificial intelligence (AI) to the next level, propelling its revenue and profits into the stratosphere. Consider this: Since the AI revolution kicked off in earnest in early 2023, Nvidia's revenue has surged 1,250%, driving its net income up over 4,000%. The company's incredible financial results have driven its share price up 1,280% -- and many experts believe that there's more upside ahead.

However, the specter of uncertainty regarding AI adoption, rising competition, and concerns about valuations in general have weighed on AI stocks, and Nvidia is no different. The stock is currently down 14% from its recent highs and trailing both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite (as I write this) in 2026.

With that as a backdrop, should investors buy Nvidia stock? A review of the available evidence provides a compelling answer.

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Show me the money The company's financial results provide the first indication regarding Nvidia's prospects. For its fiscal 2027 first quarter (ended April 26), the company generated record revenue that surged 85% year over year and 20% quarter over quarter to $81.6 billion. Nvidia's gross profit margin remains near a record high at 74.9%. This drove adjusted earnings per share (EPS) that soared 140% to $1.87. This marked the 14 consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth.

If that wasn't enough, management is guiding for Q2 revenue of $91 billion, which would represent year-over-year growth of 95%.

Its financial results suggest Nvidia is a buy.

The future looks bright Beyond the coming quarter, the future looks bright for Nvidia. Don't take my word for it. CEO Jensen Huang has released an astonishing forecast for this year and next:

We have $500 billion dollars' worth of visibility. And at this point, at this point, with another 21 more months to go to the end of (calendar) 2027, we already have high confidence, high confidence visibility of $1 trillion plus of Blackwell and Rubin, not anything else, just Blackwell and Rubin.

If Huang's forecast for Nvidia's AI-centric Blackwell and Rubin platforms is even close to reality -- and we have no reason to believe otherwise -- it suggests that the company's momentous growth is poised to continue through at least the end of 2027, and likely much longer.

The company's future prospects also suggest the stock is a buy.

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Show me the money (part 2) As highlighted above, Nvidia's performance over the past several years has been nothing short of spectacular. Gains of that magnitude are rare, but shareholders are bracing for yet another windfall from Nvidia. The chipmaker recently increased its quarterly dividend 25-fold, from $0.01 to $0.25 per share, payable on June 26 to shareholders of record as of June 4. Its dividend yield is currently 0.5%, and with a payout ratio of about 10%, there's still plenty more where that came from.

In fact, Huang recently made a stunning pronouncement, saying the company plans to return "50% or more of free cash flow to our shareholders this year, next year, and beyond. "

That signals Nvidia's plans to return substantial capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks -- yet another positive signal.

Wall Street's unequivocal endorsement Wall Street analysts are known for their diverse opinions, so when they agree on something, it's noteworthy. To wit, of the 62 analysts who issued an opinion in June, 95% rate Nvidia a buy or strong buy, and none recommend selling. Furthermore, the average price target on the stock is $299, suggesting 48% upside (as I write this).

Baird analyst Tristan Gerra is much more bullish than her Wall Street colleagues, with a price target of $500 -- suggesting potential upside of 147%. The analyst notes that Nvidia is "gaining market share in inferencing and at hyperscalers," while suggesting that sales of Vera Rubin chips could outperform those of the highly successful Blackwell processor. He also sees Nvidia's entry into the CPU market as a $200 billion opportunity that isn't factored into Wall Street's current models.

Wall Street seems to concur that Nvidia has further to run.

The final piece of evidence is its valuation. Nvidia stock is currently selling for 31 times earnings and 23 times forward earnings. That's an incredibly compelling valuation for a company executing at such a high level and positioned at the forefront of the AI revolution.

Add to that the company's accelerating sales, robust forecast, increasing capital returns, and a bullish endorsement from Wall Street, and the evidence is clear.

Nvidia stock is a buy.

MÄNNEDORF, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tecan (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN), a global provider of laboratory automation and solutions, today announced the integration of Agentic AI capabilities into its lab analytics platform Introspect, leveraging NVIDIA BioNeMo Agent Toolkit. The NVIDIA BioNeMo Agent Toolkit enables AI agents to access scientific AI capabilities directly within the Introspect platform, helping laboratories to optimize operations. Agentic AI will allow laboratories to move beyond traditional monitoring and reactive troubleshooting toward proactive actions that help prevent issues before they impact performance, quality, or scientific outcomes. Early access to the enhanced Introspect platform is available, with applications focused on pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical laboratory environments.

A milestone in the collaboration announced in March 2026, this Agentic AI development demonstrates advancement of Tecan and NVIDIA’s shared vision of enabling Data-Driven Laboratories with AI-powered platforms designed to accelerate scientific discovery and improve laboratory productivity.

Agentic AI introduces a new paradigm for laboratory operations. Rather than identifying problems after they occur, intelligent agents can continuously analyze laboratory data, workflows, and system performance to uncover hidden patterns that limit throughput, constrain scalability, or reduce operational efficiency. By transforming data into recommended actions, laboratories can accelerate decision-making, optimize resource utilization, and proactively improve overall productivity.

Mukta Acharya, Executive Vice President - Head of the Life Sciences Business division at Tecan: “Agentic AI has the potential to reshape how laboratories operate. By combining Tecan’s laboratory expertise with NVIDIA’s BioNeMo Agent Toolkit, we are enabling a new generation of intelligent laboratory solutions that can proactively support scientists, improve productivity, and help accelerate scientific outcomes.”

The work with NVIDIA focuses also on the agentic guardrails required for the responsible and reliable deployment of AI in laboratory environments. These safeguards support transparency, reliability, and controlled automation, helping in the establishment of Agentic AI as a trusted technology to support key research and operational workflows.

Tecan and NVIDIA will continue to further develop the AI-enabled platforms that Data-Driven Laboratories need to achieve faster discoveries and higher lab productivity, including the use of Physical AI to enable Next-Gen Lab Instrumentation.

For more information about one of the use cases of this collaboration, please visit the Introspect landing page.

For more details on NVIDIA BioNeMo Agent Toolkit and the broader AI drug discovery ecosystem, read the full NVIDIA announcement here: NVIDIA Announces BioNeMo Agent Toolkit — Tools for Agents to Accelerate Scientific Discovery.

One of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) most prolific insider traders – Director Mark Stevens – accelerated his selling activity and dumped 1.8 million NVDA shares worth a total of $407 million in June.

Specifically, on June 18, he executed his second and slightly smaller trade in which he offloaded 885,000 shares at an average price of $210.17, raising just under $186 million. 

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This sale came 16 days after Stevens sold 1 million Nvidia shares at a higher average price of $221.10 for a total of $221.1 million. 

Notably, the director’s two trades ensured that June featured the most NVDA insider selling of any month since September 2025 in terms of both the equity moved and the total value.

While stock market activity of a company’s senior personnel is usually not an indication of structural shifts for the business due to the rules designed to prevent insiders from benefiting from non-public information, the extensive June selling is, nonetheless, interesting in its timing.

Nvidia stock falls PERCENTAGE in June on waning AI boom narrative Nvidia has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom ever since it began with the public release of ChatGPT in late 2022, and June 2026 has seen debate over the movement’s sustainability reach new heights. 

Indeed, the month has been particularly turbulent between concerns over the costs and profitability of the technology, backlash to usage-based billing, leaked financials from industry titans such as OpenAI, and rising public dissatisfaction with matters such as the environmental impact.

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The U.S. stock market has also been declining since June 1 despite several brief rallies, and the benchmark S&P 500 index is down 3.09% month-to-date (MTD). Nvidia’s shares fell 10.86% from $224.36 to $200 over the timeframe. 

Nvidia stock price YTD chart with June performance highlighted. Source: Google Simultaneously, it is also interesting that the blue-chip chipmaker saw accelerated insider selling activity between September 2025 – shortly before NVDA recorded its yearly highs – and December of the same year. 

Meanwhile, 2026 saw the semiconductor giant underperform the wider market, rising 5.9% year-to-date (YTD) to the S&P 500’s 7.39%.

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Nvidia stock has repeatedly bounced off lows of $200, indicating a new trading range for the chip maker.

There are several downright impressive businesses in the artificial intelligence (AI) investing realm. These are companies that are growing at an incredible pace, and are likely slated to do so as the AI build-out continues to pick up steam throughout the rest of 2026 and heading to 2027.

Three that I think are impressive are Nvidia (NVDA 0.38%), Nebius (NBIS 3.76%), and Sandisk (SNDK 0.06%). All three of these stocks look like great buys now. Here's why.

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Nvidia Nvidia is the world's largest company by market capitalization and has become synonymous with the AI build-out. Its GPUs have become the base computing unit that all products are compared against, and it has dominated the market.

This position has given Nvidia valuable insights into upcoming AI demand, and it projects that global annual data center capital expenditures in the 2030s will be between $3 trillion and $4 trillion. That's a major rise from today's $650 billion from the big four AI hyperscalers, and will easily lead to huge shareholder returns.

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Despite its size, Nvidia just delivered an incredible 85% year-over-year growth rate in its last quarter, and Wall Street analysts expect another strong 96% growth rate in the next quarter. For a company of Nvidia's size to be growing that fast is remarkable, but perhaps the biggest cherry on top is that the market no longer values Nvidia's stock at a premium.

Nvidia trades for a mere 23.5 times forward earnings, which isn't all that expensive compared to the broader market.

NVDA PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts

With Nvidia barely more expensive than the S&P 500 at 22 times forward earnings, I think now is an excellent time to buy the stock and hold it throughout the remaining AI build-out.

Nebius If you thought Nvidia's growth was fast, just wait until you see Nebius' growth rate. In Q1, its revenue increased at a 684% clip. That's not a typo or a one-time benefit caused by an acquisition; that's real growth stemming from its AI-centric cloud computing platform.

In fact, Nvidia likes Nebius' product so much that it has chosen to invest in the company. That's a huge vote of confidence for Nebius stock and further amplifies its investment thesis.

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Nebius isn't just satisfied with the growth it's delivering now. It projects huge growth throughout the remainder of 2026, with 2027 also being a huge growth year. Wall Street analysts back up this projection and estimate that Nebius will grow at a 550% rate in 2026 and a 225% clip in 2027. There are a few stocks that can deliver that level of growth that quickly, making Nebius a strong investment pick.

Sandisk Lastly is Sandisk. It has had an incredible past year, with the stock rising nearly 5,000%. It may seem unwise to buy a stock that has risen that quickly in a year, but I think there's still value left in it.

Sandisk trades at 33.4 times projected fiscal 2026 earnings, ending in late June. So it's better to value the stock using fiscal 2027 earnings. From this perspective, Sandisk's stock trades at a cheap 12 times forward earnings.

SNDK PE Ratio (Forward 1y) data by YCharts

On top of that, Wall Street expects Sandisk's revenue to grow at a 122% pace during fiscal 2027. This growth explosion stems from the insatiable demand for memory from AI data centers. Sandisk makes memory chips that are used to create solid-state drives (SSDs), which are vital for long-term data center information storage. With the AI build-out expected to continue ramping up through 2030, as Nvidia projected, Sandisk has a ton of growth ahead that has yet to be baked into the stock.

So just because Sandisk has risen rapidly over the past year doesn't mean that it's done yet. I think Sandisk has more upside from here, and is a solid investment pick.

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Bask Bank is an online-only division of Texas Capital Bank built around a simple premise: pick how you want your savings to earn: cash interest in a high-yield savings account, American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL | AAL Price Prediction) AAdvantage miles, or a fixed return in a CD. If you already fly American or want a no-frills online savings account from an FDIC-insured U.S. bank, Bask is worth a close look. If you want a debit card, checking account, branches, or a full digital ecosystem, it is not the right fit.

What Bask Bank Actually Is Bask Bank is a brand of Texas Capital Bank, N.A., a publicly traded commercial bank headquartered in Dallas. Deposits are held at Texas Capital Bank and are FDIC insured up to standard limits per depositor, per ownership category. There is no checking account, debit card, ATM network, or in-person service. Everything happens through the website and mobile app. Bask is meant to sit next to your existing checking account, not replace it.

How the Accounts Work Bask offers three main products:

Interest Savings Account: A standard high-yield savings account with no monthly fee and no minimum balance. You link an external checking account, move money in by ACH, and earn a variable rate. Interest compounds and is credited monthly.

Mileage Savings Account: Instead of cash interest, it credits American Airlines AAdvantage miles based on your average daily balance, posted monthly to your AAdvantage account. Miles earned count toward AAdvantage status in certain categories. The tradeoff is that you are paid in a currency whose value depends entirely on how you redeem it.

CD lineup: Fixed terms typically from a few months to about two years. Rates are locked for the term, and early withdrawal penalties apply if you break the CD before maturity.

Real Strengths The Interest Savings Account is competitive against the broader market. The national average 12-month CD rate sits at just 1.65%, and traditional brick-and-mortar savings accounts pay a small fraction of that. Bask has consistently positioned itself in the competitive tier rather than near the bottom.

The Mileage Savings Account is genuinely differentiated. There is no other mainstream U.S. bank account that pays you in airline miles on your full balance. For a saver who would otherwise buy miles or fly enough to value AAdvantage status, the effective return can beat cash interest on a per-dollar basis, depending on how you redeem.

The account mechanics are clean: no monthly maintenance fee, no minimum balance fee on savings accounts, and a straightforward interface. Customer support is U.S.-based and reachable by phone during business hours. FDIC insurance through Texas Capital Bank removes a layer of risk that has caused real problems for depositors at other digital platforms.

Drawbacks There is no checking account, debit card, or ATM access. To use your money you have to transfer it to a linked external account by ACH, which takes a business day or two. That is a deal-breaker for anyone who wants a single bank for everything.

The Mileage Savings Account has a subtle catch. Miles are not cash and are not FDIC insured once posted to your AAdvantage account. American can devalue the program, change award charts, or alter how miles count toward status. You also owe federal income tax on the value of miles earned, and Bask reports them, which can come as an unwelcome surprise the first year.

Bask does not publish a full suite of products. There is no money market account, joint trust account in every configuration, business banking, or investment accounts. Mobile app reviews are mixed.

How Bask Bank Compares Against the largest online savings banks, Bask competes on rate but loses on breadth. Larger online banks bundle checking, debit, ATM rebates, and sometimes investing under one login.

Against a brokerage cash management account or a money market fund, Bask is simpler and is a bank deposit rather than a security. Money market funds can pay similar yields but are not FDIC insured.

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Against CDs, the Interest Savings Account gives up rate certainty in exchange for liquidity. With the Fed funds target rate currently at 3.75% and the Fed having cut three times between September and December 2025, locking in a CD term protects against further cuts, while a variable HYSA will drift down if the Fed keeps easing.

Who Should Use Bask Bank Bask makes sense for a saver who already has a checking account they like, wants a separate online bucket for an emergency fund or savings goal, and wants either a competitive cash yield or American Airlines miles. It suits frequent American flyers, parents stockpiling miles for family travel, and anyone chasing AAdvantage status who can park a meaningful balance for a year or more.

With the U.S. personal savings rate at just 3.7% in the first quarter of 2026, down from 6.2% two years earlier, and inflation still pushing the CPI to a fresh high of 334.0 in May 2026, every basis point of yield on the cash you do save matters more than it used to.

Who Should Look Elsewhere Skip Bask if you want one bank for your entire financial life, if you need a debit card or ATM access from your savings, if you carry a credit card balance at the current average APR of 21.00%, in which case paying that down beats any savings yield, or if you would never use American Airlines miles. The mileage product only pays off if you actually fly American or redeem with partners.

For current rates on the Interest Savings Account, the Mileage Savings Account, and any active CD specials or promotions, check the live offer below.

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Frequently Asked Questions Is Bask Bank FDIC insured? Yes. Bask Bank is a division of Texas Capital Bank, N.A., and deposits are held at Texas Capital Bank with standard FDIC insurance up to the applicable per-depositor, per-ownership-category limits.

Is Bask Bank a real bank or a fintech? It is a real bank. Bask is a digital brand of Texas Capital Bank, a chartered, regulated U.S. bank, not a fintech app riding on a sponsor bank.

Can I get a debit card with Bask Bank? No. Bask does not offer a checking account or debit card. You move money in and out by ACH transfer from a linked external bank.

Do I owe taxes on the AAdvantage miles I earn in the Mileage Savings Account? Yes. Miles earned on a Bask Mileage Savings Account are treated as taxable interest by the IRS, and Bask issues tax reporting on the assigned value of those miles. Build that into your decision before comparing the mileage account to a cash-interest account.

How does Bask handle withdrawals and transfers? All deposits and withdrawals run through ACH transfers between Bask and a linked external checking or savings account. Transfers typically settle within one to two business days.

What happens to my Bask rate if the Fed keeps cutting? The Interest Savings Account pays a variable rate, so it tends to drift with the broader rate environment. With the Fed funds target at 3.75% after cuts from a recent high of 4.5%, further cuts would likely pressure savings yields lower across the industry. A CD locks a fixed rate for its term and is the usual hedge against that risk.

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American Airlines Group (AAL +4.58%), a major U.S. network carrier, closed at $16.14, up 0.37%. Lower jet-fuel prices and a technical breakout supported the shares, while investors are now watching earnings and guidance.
Trading volume reached 166.1 million shares, coming in about 118% above its three-month average of 76.1 million shares.
American Airlines Group IPO'd in 2005 and has fallen 16% since going public.

How the markets moved todayThe S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.25%) closed at 7,365, down 1.44%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.15%) closed at 25,587, down 2.21%. Among U.S. passenger air transportation peers, Delta Air Lines (DAL +2.73%) closed at $86.72, up 0.93%, and United Airlines Holdings (UAL +4.61%) closed at $121.55, up 2.42%, highlighting relative strength in airline shares despite weakness in the broader markets.

What this means for investorsLower jet-fuel prices are helping sustain a surge in American Airlines’ shares. The stock has jumped 50% in the last three months and is trading just shy of its 52-week high.

Technical traders noted that the stock’s short-term moving average has crossed above its long-term moving average, a bullish “golden cross.”

It’s the industry fundamentals driving this, though. Investors will watch to see how well margins recover in the lower fuel-price environment. The stock could have more room to run if margin relief persists.

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Opensignal's analysis shows AT&T Fiber wins twice as much as the next closest competitor when it comes to home internet performance.

Key Takeaways:

AT&T Fiber took home 107 wins — nearly twice as many as the closest competitor – in home internet performance categories of speed, reliability, video, and consistency. In over 60% of the 26 metro areas it was evaluated, AT&T Fiber swept all five categories. This momentum reflects more than network performance; it highlights AT&T's focus on delivering a premium in-home experience. , /PRNewswire/ -- What's the News: AT&T Fiber earned more wins than any other provider, according to new report from Opensignal. In total, AT&T Fiber earned 107 wins - nearly twice as many as the closest competitor. But the winning streak didn't stop there. AT&T Fiber also won across all five categories in more than 60% of the 26 metro areas evaluated where AT&T provides fiber service.

Why it Matters: The results reflect strong performance across the things that matter most to customers, including download speed, upload speed, video experience, reliability, and consistent quality. Taken together, they show AT&T Fiber is outperforming the field by a wide margin in the areas customers notice most. As AT&T continues to expand its fiber footprint, that experience is set to reach even more customers.

Quotable: "When we talk about putting the customer first, this is what it looks like. AT&T Fiber is delivering strong performance in the categories that shape everyday connectivity, and this report makes clear that we are leading by a meaningful margin," said Jenifer Robertson, executive vice president and general manager, AT&T Consumer.

More Details: AT&T Fiber's strong performance also showed up in a previous Opensignal report that revealed customers who subscribe to both AT&T wireless and fiber experience the fastest speeds. That value goes beyond performance, with converged fiber and wireless customers receiving Internet Backup at no extra charge.

Beyond the benefits of bundling services, AT&T Fiber delivers award winning connectivity on its own, backed by the AT&T Guarantee and a customer experience that makes AT&T Fiber customers the happiest.

While industry recognition highlights AT&T Fiber's strength, our focus remains on delivering a premium in-home experience for customers. All-Fi Pro builds on this by offering whole home coverage, advanced security, Wi-Fi that adapts to routines, and the latest technology with premium equipment upgrades. Included with 5 GIG plans and available as an add-on, it is one more way AT&T Fiber delivers simplicity and value for customers.

Q: What is AT&T Fiber?
Fiber optic internet uses thin glass cables and light to send data, allowing for much hyper fast speeds.

There are several key benefits to choosing fiber internet:

Fast speeds: Fiber internet can reach speeds that makes it ideal for streaming HD videos, online gaming, and using many devices at once. Equal upload and download speeds: Unlike most other internet types, fiber gives you the same fast speed whether you're uploading or downloading. This is great for video calls, sharing large files, and creating content online. Reliable connectivity: Fiber internet offers consistent speeds even during busy times when many people are online. This means fewer interruptions and a smoother online experience. Fiber optic internet offers fast, reliable, and consistent service, making it one of the best choices for anyone who wants a top-quality home internet connection.

Q: What is AT&T Internet Backup?
Keeping our customers connected is what matters most, and while AT&T Fiber has over 99.9% proven reliability, we want our customers to stay connected when they need it most. Once it has been set up, Internet Backup will automatically kick in if there's an AT&T Fiber network disruption and your smartphone is near the gateway. Wireless service will remain active until fiber service is restored. And to keep things simple, the network will switch back to fiber automatically when it's restored, with no action needed from the customer.

Q: What is the AT&T Guarantee?
We value our customers, and we believe that connecting changes everything. We're committed to providing reliable connectivity with value-led pricing and customer-first care, or we'll make it right.

With the AT&T Guarantee, customers can expect:

Connectivity you depend on. In the rare event of a network outage, we'll automatically credit your bill. And, when you have AT&T Fiber with Wireless we provide Internet Backup for no extra cost. Guaranteed.1 Deals you want. Our best deals on smartphones don't require the most expensive plan.2 And no hidden fees or equipment charges with fiber. Guaranteed. Prompt, friendly service you deserve. Speak to a friendly tech expert within five minutes or schedule a callback at a time that you choose.3 Plus, same or next day technician availability. Guaranteed. Why would a customer benefit from All-Fi Pro?
All-Fi Pro is designed for customers who want a more advanced in-home Wi-Fi experience to support the growing demands of a connected household. As consumers rely on more devices, higher-bandwidth applications, and connectivity across more areas of the home, All-Fi Pro helps deliver stronger, more consistent performance where it matters most.

All-Fi Pro may be especially beneficial for households with multiple users online at the same time, homes that require broader coverage, or customers who regularly stream content, participate in video calls, game online, or connect smart home devices. It is built for those who want a premium Wi-Fi experience that can better keep pace with how people live, work, and connect today.

1Credit for fiber and Internet Air downtime lasting 20 minutes or more; or for wireless and downtime lasting 60 minutes or more caused by a single incident impacting 8 or more towers. Must be connected to impacted tower at onset of outage. Restrictions and exclusions apply. Internet Backup: Fiber internet only. Requires eligible wireless service, activation, and power source; speeds vary; AT&T may slow data speeds if the network is busy. Backup may not be available in all locations. See att.com/guarantee for full details. 
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3Five minutes begins once customer is routed to technical support assistance. AT&T Fiber and postpaid wireless customers only. 
For small business customers, learn more about the AT&T Guarantee at att.com/businessguarantee.

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AT&T (T - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.

Over the past month, shares of this telecommunications company have returned -13.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Wireless National industry, which AT&T falls in, has lost 5.9%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.

We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

AT&T is expected to post earnings of $0.59 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.3%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.

The consensus earnings estimate of $2.3 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +8.5%. This estimate has changed +0.1% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.52 indicates a change of +9.4% from what AT&T is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.

Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, AT&T is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

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Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.

In the case of AT&T, the consensus sales estimate of $31.99 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +3.7%. The $129.78 billion and $133.47 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +3.3% and +2.8%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryAT&T reported revenues of $31.51 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +2.9%. EPS of $0.57 for the same period compares with $0.51 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $31.19 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.01%. The EPS surprise was +3.64%.

Over the last four quarters, AT&T surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.

ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.

While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.

As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

AT&T is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about AT&T. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

AT&T stock is gaining positive traction. Why are T shares climbing? What Is Driving AT&T’s Copper Network Retirement?California regulators asked a court and the Federal Communications Commission to reject the company’s request to stop offering traditional copper-wire phone service to new customers in parts of the state. The California Public Utilities Commission argues the carrier-of-last-resort obligation is technology-neutral, but says AT&T hasn’t shown replacement options would meet state standards for all impacted users.

With markets open, the tape is mixed: the Nasdaq is down 0.81% while the Dow Jones is up 0.28%, and only 5 of 11 sectors are advancing. That backdrop makes AT&T’s green print stand out, especially with Communication Services currently the worst-performing sector (11 of 11) at -2.54%.

Critical Levels To Watch for AT&T StockAT&T is still in a longer-term downtrend despite today’s bounce, with the stock down 20.78% over the past 12 months and trading below every major moving average. Price is about 5.2% below the 20-day SMA ($23.57) and about 14.2% below the 200-day SMA ($26.04), which keeps rallies looking more like counter-trend moves unless the stock can reclaim those levels.

Trend structure remains pressured: the 20-day SMA is below the 50-day SMA (bearish), and the death cross that formed in May (50-day falling below the 200-day) is still in effect. RSI and MACD values aren’t available in the current dataset, but the month-level turning points still frame the tape—there was a recent swing high in April followed by a swing low in June, aligning with the broader breakdown that occurred in June.

Key Resistance: $26.00 — a round-number area that also lines up closely with the 200-day SMA zone, where rebounds can stall Key Support: $22.50 — a nearby pivot area just above the 52-week low ($21.99), where buyers may try to defend the range floor AT&T’s Market Position: Strengths and Weaknesses ExplainedBelow is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for AT&T, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

The Verdict: AT&T’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a growth-tilted profile with very weak momentum, meaning the chart still has to prove itself even if the valuation looks supportive. For longer-term investors, the setup improves most if price can rebuild above the low-to-mid $20s and start reclaiming the $26 area where trend resistance clusters.

AT&T Stock Price Movement on MondayT Stock Price Activity: AT&T shares were up 0.91% at $22.22 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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Summary3M Company remains a Hold as latest reports keep revealing a mixed set of catalysts.On the positive side, operational turnaround supports continued EPS recovery with tangible margin boost and promising product launches.Despite innovation momentum, MMM's limited exposure to AI-related markets and ongoing legal issues pose significant downside risks.Trading at an 18.6x FWD P/E, MMM is also overpriced compared to its historical norms and/or relative to its growth projections.I do much more than just articles at Envision Early Retirement: Members get access to model portfolios, regular updates, a chat room, and more. Learn More »Sitewide Sale 2026: Get 20% Off wellesenterprises/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

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3M Co (NYSE:MMM) has provided an upbeat assessment of its second quarter performance and demand trends during investor meetings last week, ahead of the release of its report for the period on July 28, according to Bank of America analysts.

Bank of America wrote that the company expressed a constructive view on the second quarter and the remainder of the year, supported by continued order strength and higher backlog levels.

According to the bank, backlog coverage has risen to roughly 27% to 29% of the next quarter's sales, compared with a more typical range of 23% to 24%.

The bank wrote that 3M expects second-quarter organic sales growth to be "solidly" above 3%, noting that sustained order momentum suggests there was limited customer pre-buying in the first quarter.

Demand conditions vary across the company's businesses. Bank of America wrote that 3M Co (NYSE:MMM)ntinues to see strength in its Safety & Industrial Business Group, aided by pricing actions and internal execution, while roofing granules and auto aftermarket markets remain weak.

In the Transportation & Electronics Business Group, weakness in automotive and consumer electronics markets is being offset by growth in data centers, semiconductors and aerospace and defense applications. Consumer point-of-sale trends are stabilizing but remain soft overall.

Bank of America said 3M's margin outlook remains supported by productivity initiatives and price-cost discipline, with additional tailwinds expected through 2027. Based on current pricing and cost dynamics, the company no longer expects to use a previously discussed contingency worth $0.05 to $0.15 per share.

The bank also highlighted growth opportunities tied to 3M's optical intellectual property portfolio, noting that the company has increased its estimate for the total addressable market to $2 billion from $1 billion cited during its first-quarter earnings report.

Following the meetings, Bank of America reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating on 3M and raised its 2026 earnings per share estimate by $0.10 to $8.80.

The bank’s analysts also increased its second-quarter EPS forecast by $0.02 to $2.28, reflecting an expectation for 4.0% organic growth, up from a previous estimate of 3.2%.

Netflix (NFLX 0.30%) has been jilted at the altar, and the market wasn't impressed -- even after walking away with a hefty consolation prize. Just last week, a report claimed that the leading premium streaming service was outbid for another high-profile property. Netflix refuted the report, claiming that it never made a formal buyout offer.

The narrative has remained the same over the past year. The company behind the popular Love Is Blind matchmaking show is unlucky in love itself. Poor Netflix -- always the Emma, never the bride. 

But it finally seems to have made a love connection.

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No soup for you The Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, and several media trades are reporting that Netflix is under contract to purchase Radford Studio Center in Studio City, California. The production facility has been around since the days of silent films and has since served as the set for several popular shows, including Gunsmoke and Seinfeld.

The deal hasn't been officially announced, but it would be a win for a couple of different reasons. Let's start with the price. The facility sold for $1.85 billion just five years ago. Netflix is getting it for close to $400 million. The purchase also suggests that Netflix will continue to ramp up its original content production, adding to its growing collection of studio properties.

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Serenity now Netflix stock can use the win. The company initially emerged victorious in last year's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD +1.02%). It was eventually outbid for the parent company of HBO and DC Comics, but it did collect a hefty $2.8 billion buyout termination fee.

Investors didn't like it when Netflix won the deal, but the shares have continued to slide even though the company was able to walk away in exchange for enough compensation to buy seven Radfords. Last week, after Roku (ROKU +1.06%) announced it was being acquired in a deal initially valued at $22 billion, one report claimed that Netflix had unsuccessfully bid for the leading streaming TV hub. That claim was later retracted.

Not that there's anything wrong with that A whirlwind of missed connections hasn't served Netflix shareholders well. The stock is now down a brutal 37% over the past year, sinking in a time when bidding wars have broken out for lesser media businesses.

Naturally, the stock hasn't shed more than a third of its value over the past year because of its inability to close a major acquisition. When it did nab a whale -- Warner Bros. Discovery, initially -- the market didn't like that.

Netflix still has a lot to prove. Wall Street critics panned its latest quarter. Results were disappointing on both the top and bottom lines, after adjusting for the after-tax haul from the deal termination fees. Guidance was weak despite its recent increase in subscription prices for its home market. Margins could also be coming under pressure. Founder Reed Hastings' exit from the boardroom also added to the sour market reaction.

But despite the swirling headwinds, Netflix is still posting strong double-digit growth. The platform's popularity continues to grow. And it will also now have more space to dream out loud with the new content production facility.

The shares are also cheaper than they've been in some time. Its trailing and forward P/E ratio is at a three-year low. Looking ahead to next year, Netflix is now trading at 20 times what analysts are projecting for its 2027 earnings.

It shouldn't matter that it was outbid for Warner Bros. Discovery and kicked the tires of Roku before walking away. The Radford deal suggests that Netflix has the resources and industry-leading scalability to drum up more homegrown content that will entertain and captivate the masses. The ultimate acquisition might very well be the shareholders who are buying at today's prices.

Now that's entertainment.

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?

Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.

Netflix currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.61, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 50 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.61 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.

Of the 50 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 32 are Strong Buy and five are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 64% and 10% of all recommendations.

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The ABR suggests buying Netflix, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.

Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.

In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.

Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.

Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.

Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.

In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.

In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.

Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.

Should You Invest in NFLX?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Netflix, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $3.6.

Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Netflix. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Netflix.

Announcement Launches Omnicom Media's Cannes News Blitz Revealing Partnerships that Connect Brand Content to Streaming Programming, Viewing Experiences and Consumer Expectations

, /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, and Netflix today announced a new collaboration that combines Omnicom's Media Group's Acxiom audience intelligence with Netflix's AI-powered advertising technology to help brands deliver more engaging and personally relevant advertising experiences on Netflix. Clients will be able to use Netflix's AI-enabled ad format, which marries advertisers' creative with the shows, films, and worlds Netflix members love, with Acxiom insights to create, optimize, and measure campaigns tailored to viewers' habits.

This capability reflects findings in Omnicom Media's Connected Content research, which explores what types of content, creative experiences and delivery methods drive stronger engagement and connection with audiences. Consumers respond more positively to advertising experiences that align with the content they are actively choosing to watch and that feel additive, timely, and personalized rather than interruptive.

"Consumers have made it clear that relevance drives engagement, particularly in premium streaming environments where expectations for the viewing experience are exceptionally high," said Megan Pagliuca, Chief Product Officer, Omnicom Media. "This collaboration with Netflix creates an enhanced framework for how brands can connect audience intelligence with creative transformation in real time. By bringing these capabilities together, we are enabling brands to deliver advertising that feels more connected to the moments in which viewers are already highly engaged."

Under the collaboration, Omnicom Media will provide advertiser-defined Acxiom audience segments alongside a brand brief. Netflix then applies those audience segments with its proprietary AI engines and LLM-enabled technology to fuse relevant Netflix titles with assets produced by the Omnicom Production content engine to build a highly personalized and engaging ad for members. This allows advertisers to show up in ways that feel natural and to build multiple iterations of a single ad.

"Since launching the Netflix Ads Suite, we've been committed to reimagining what advertising performance looks like. By combining Omnicom's audience planning with Netflix's AI capabilities, proprietary first-party data, and some of the most popular and beloved shows and movies, we can deliver ads that are as compelling as the titles they surround. For Omnicom clients, this offers creative that doesn't just capture attention — it drives outcomes. That's the power of bringing creativity, media, data, and AI together on one service," said Jon Whitticom, Vice President of Ads Product, Netflix.

In addition to expanded relevance and personalization, the collaboration provides advertisers with closed-loop first-party measurement capabilities to better understand campaign effectiveness and performance across audiences, format variants, and content environments.

"As marketers, we are constantly looking for ways to make advertising feel more relevant and additive to the consumer experience," says Catherine Berger at Bimbo Bakeries.  "What stood out for us is the ability to align creative with the content environment in a way that feels natural and personalized, while still maintaining speed to market and brand consistency at scale."

The capability will be available to Omnicom Media clients in the US and will roll out to additional countries by the end of the year. 

CONTACT: [email protected]

ABOUT OMNICOM MEDIA
Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, is the world's largest global media management network. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media agencies leverage $75.6 billion in billings, 40,000+ specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry's most powerful portfolio identity, commerce, and intelligence assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world's most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes global media agency brands OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science, and Mediahub; core Omnicom Integrated Media offerings Acxiom, the world's premier identity solution, and the Flywheel digital commerce practice; and specialty services across the cloud consulting, creator, financial, healthcare, and sports & entertainment categories. 

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On June 22, 2026, Netflix Inc NFLX shares fell 5.8% today, bringing the current price to $72.88. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has fluctuated between a high of $134.12 and a low of $71.81, reflecting significant volatility in its performance.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $72.88 is 25.9% below the GF Value™ estimate of $98.34, indicating it is undervalued.GF Score™ of 95/100 suggests a strong overall investment quality.Notable signal: Insider activity shows that insiders sold $123.1 million worth of shares in the last three months with no buying activity. Is NFLX Overvalued or Undervalued? With a current price of $72.88, Netflix Inc NFLX is trading significantly below its GF Value™ estimate of $98.34, indicating that the stock is undervalued by approximately 25.9%. This margin of safety provides a potential opportunity for value-oriented investors, especially considering the GF Valuation label of "Modestly Undervalued." GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.

While the undervaluation suggests a favorable entry point, it is essential to consider the broader market environment and potential risks. The recent decline in share price, down 22.3% year-to-date and 40.8% over the past year, may reflect market sentiment or operational challenges that could impact future performance.

How Does NFLX's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 23.5x 43.1x Forward P/E 20.3x - The current P/E (TTM) of 23.5x is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 43.1x, indicating that Netflix is trading at a much lower valuation compared to its historical averages. This analysis agrees with the GF Value™ verdict, highlighting the stock's current undervaluation.

What Does NFLX's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 95 Financial Strength 8/10 Profitability 10/10 Growth 10/10 Valuation 8/10 Momentum 4/10 The GF Score™ of 95/100 reflects a strong investment quality, with the highest ratings in Profitability (10/10) and Growth (10/10), indicating robust operational performance and potential for future expansion. However, the lower Momentum Rank of 4/10 may suggest recent challenges in maintaining upward price movement, which could impact investor sentiment.

What Are Insiders Doing with NFLX Stock? In the last three months, insiders have sold $123.1 million worth of Netflix shares, with no reported insider buying during this period. Such a pattern may suggest a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the company's short-term prospects. This could be a red flag for potential investors, as insider selling often raises questions about the company's future performance and outlook.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ analysis, Netflix Inc NFLX is currently undervalued. While the stock shows potential for appreciation given its strong GF Score™ and solid financial metrics, investors should remain cautious considering the recent insider selling and market volatility.

For the complete analysis, visit the Netflix Inc NFLX 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 NFLX's GF Score™?

NFLX's GF Score™ is 95/100, indicating a strong overall investment quality based on key financial metrics.

Is NFLX overvalued or undervalued?

NFLX is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $98.34 compared to its current price of $72.88.

What is NFLX's P/E ratio?

The current P/E (TTM) for NFLX is 23.5x, which is 45% below its 5-year median P/E of 43.1x, indicating a lower valuation compared to historical levels.

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].

Shares of Netflix (NFLX 0.30%) declined on Monday, as recent developments within the entertainment industry threaten to upend the competitive landscape.

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Megadeals could reshape the streaming industry Back in February, investors largely cheered Netflix's decision to walk away from its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's film studios and HBO Max streaming service after a bidding war threatened to drive the price well above its nearly $83 billion offer.

Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters argued that WBD's assets were "nice to have at the right price, not a must-have at any price." Netflix, in turn, was credited with being financially disciplined and a careful steward of shareholders' capital.

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But after Fox made an aggressive $22 billion bid for Roku earlier this month, investors began to question whether Netflix was being a bit too conservative.

Combining sports and news powerhouse Fox with Roku's leading streaming platform could create a formidable new competitor for Netflix, particularly in the fast-growing ad-supported market.

Could this be an opportunity for long-term investors? Despite this intensifying competition, Netflix remains well-positioned within the streaming arena. Unlike many of its rivals, Netflix is not overburdened by debt. Moreover, its robust free cash flow enables it to reward shareowners with stock buybacks even as it invests roughly $20 billion in content production.

Netflix does not need to buy growth. The streaming leader knows what content to produce -- and when. It also has a proven ability to monetize its steadily expanding membership base via occasional price increases and a rapidly growing ad network.

So, rather than sell its stock as it trades near 52-week lows, patient investors may want to consider buying some Netflix shares at a discount.

Joe Tenebruso has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Netflix, Roku, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.