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Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Advanced Drainage Systems currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for WMS that show why this maker of water drainage systems and pipes shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For WMS, shares are up 15.35% over the past week while the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry is up 5.98% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 11.4% compares favorably with the industry's 6.59% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Shares of Advanced Drainage Systems have increased 23.27% over the past quarter, and have gained 37.86% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 1.86% and 15.7%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of WMS's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now WMS is averaging 758,640 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with WMS.

Over the past two months, 2 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost WMS's consensus estimate, increasing from $5.98 to $6.10 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 2 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineTaking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that WMS is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Advanced Drainage Systems on your short list.

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In "long context," investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Copa Holdings (CPA - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Copa Holdings currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for CPA that show why this holding company for Panama's national airline shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.

For CPA, shares are up 12.97% over the past week while the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry is up 5.76% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 17.75% compares favorably with the industry's 6.3% performance as well.

While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Shares of Copa Holdings have increased 24.29% over the past quarter, and have gained 71.11% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 1.86% and 15.7%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of CPA's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now CPA is averaging 372,078 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with CPA.

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to 2 lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost CPA's consensus estimate, increasing from $16.74 to $16.75 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that CPA is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of A. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Copa Holdings on your short list.

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In "long context," investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Wesco International (WCC - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Wesco International currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for WCC that show why this maker of electrical and industrial maintenance supplies and construction materials shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.

For WCC, shares are up 8.93% over the past week while the Zacks Electronics - Parts Distribution industry is up 6.78% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 3.26% compares favorably with the industry's 30.01% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Wesco International have risen 14.77%, and are up 51.68% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 1.86% and 15.7%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of WCC's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now WCC is averaging 580,545 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with WCC.

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. This revision helped boost WCC's consensus estimate, increasing from $15.69 to $15.73 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that WCC is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of A. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Wesco International on your short list.

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Gold Fields (GFI - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Gold Fields currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for GFI that show why this gold miner shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For GFI, shares are up 6.76% over the past week while the Zacks Mining - Gold industry is flat over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 12.69% compares favorably with the industry's 5.87% performance as well.

While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Gold Fields have risen 39.99%, and are up 188.13% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 1.86% and 15.7%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of GFI's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now GFI is averaging 3,985,810 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with GFI.

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to 1 lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost GFI's consensus estimate, increasing from $4.73 to $5.20 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 2 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineTaking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that GFI is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Gold Fields on your short list.

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Coeur Mining (CDE - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Coeur Mining currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for CDE that show why this silver mining company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For CDE, shares are up 4.89% over the past week while the Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry is flat over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 8.97% compares favorably with the industry's 5.45% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Coeur Mining have risen 58.83%, and are up 227.22% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 1.86% and 15.7%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of CDE's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now CDE is averaging 29,206,108 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with CDE.

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. This revision helped boost CDE's consensus estimate, increasing from $0.76 to $0.91 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 2 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineTaking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that CDE is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Coeur Mining on your short list.

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In "long context," investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Canadian Imperial Bank (CM - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Canadian Imperial Bank currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for CM that show why this bank and financial services company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For CM, shares are up 4.64% over the past week while the Zacks Banks - Foreign industry is up 1.2% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 6.97% compares favorably with the industry's 6.48% performance as well.

While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Shares of Canadian Imperial Bank have increased 14.17% over the past quarter, and have gained 59.5% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 1.86% and 15.7%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of CM's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now CM is averaging 885,418 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with CM.

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. This revision helped boost CM's consensus estimate, increasing from $6.78 to $6.88 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that CM is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Canadian Imperial Bank on your short list.

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at ABB (ABBNY - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. ABB currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for ABBNY that show why this industrial automation company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.

Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For ABBNY, shares are up 0.6% over the past week while the Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry is up 1.46% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 17.24% compares favorably with the industry's 7.89% performance as well.

While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Over the past quarter, shares of ABB have risen 31.41%, and are up 60.59% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 1.86% and 15.7%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of ABBNY's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now ABBNY is averaging 376,706 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with ABBNY.

Over the past two months, 3 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost ABBNY's consensus estimate, increasing from $3.03 to $3.08 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that ABBNY is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep ABB on your short list.

Key Takeaways KLAC shares fell 15.1% after soft fiscal Q3 revenue guidance and rising DRAM, tariff headwinds. Advanced packaging revenues seen up mid-to-high teens in 2026 on strong AI demand. Fiscal 2026 EPS estimate rose 3% in 30 days; core WFE market seen hitting low $120B. KLA Corporation (KLAC - Free Report) shares dropped 15.1% post second-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Jan. 29. The plunge can be attributed to the company’s not-so-impressive guidance, as well as operational headwinds. KLA now expects third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues of $3.35 billion (+/- $150 million), reflecting a modestly weak product mix on a sequential basis. The guidance also reflects the rapidly escalating cost of DRAM chips used in KLA’s image processing computers that ship with its systems, thereby hurting gross margin. Increasing lead times of its products due to supply constraints and negative tariff impact, roughly 100 bps, are headwinds in the near term.

So, what should investors do with KLA shares? Let’s find out?

KLAC Shares Outperform Sector, PeersKLA shares have jumped 90.6% in the trailing 12 months, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 23.1% and the Zacks Electronics-Miscellaneous Products industry’s appreciation of 37.4%. KLA is benefiting from its dominant process control market share, strong AI infrastructure investment and momentum in advanced packaging.

The company has outperformed peers, including Applied Materials (AMAT - Free Report) , ASML Holding (ASML - Free Report) and Axcelis Technologies (ACLS - Free Report) , in the past year. Shares of Applied Materials, ASML Holding and Axcelis have returned 81.9%, 87% and 48.1%, respectively, over the same timeframe.

KLAC Stock’s Performance
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KLA Prospect Rides on Strong Advanced Packaging GrowthKLA is benefiting from strong demand for leading-edge logic, high-bandwidth memory and advanced packaging, which is driving top-line growth. Advanced packaging revenues are expected to grow mid-to-high teens on a year-over-year basis in 2026. Strong investments in WFE and advanced packaging represent a strong growth opportunity for the company. Growth of advanced packaging supporting heterogeneous chip integration has become a new market for KLA, which is currently worth $11 billion and growing faster than core WFE.

KLA’s robust portfolio and its leadership in process control systems are enabling customers to manage increasing design complexity. Process control accelerates time to results by resolving process integration challenges during the fab ramp-up phase to optimize time to market for a diverse mix of semiconductor designs.

Moreover, the growing investment in custom silicon, particularly among hyperscalers developing their own custom chips, has led to a proliferation of unique device designs. This has put customers under pressure to deliver performance, volume and time to market, resulting in strong demand for advanced process control. This aids KLA’s prospects as each new chip design requires rigorous inspection, metrology and yield optimization solutions. This bodes well for KLAC’s top-line growth.

KLAC expects the core WFE market to grow in the high single to low double digits in 2026, reaching the low $120 billion range, up from approximately $110 billion in 2025. The company expects the advanced packaging component of the market to grow at a similar rate to roughly $12 billion for a total market forecast in the mid-$130 billion range, an increase in the low double digits versus its forecast for 2025.

KLAC’s 2026 Earnings Estimate Revision Shows Positive TrendThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $36.58 per share, up 3% over the past 30 days and indicating 9.9% growth from 2025’s reported figure. The consensus mark for fiscal 2026 revenues is pegged at $13.39 billion, suggesting 10.1% growth from the 2025’s reported figure.
 

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $9.12 per share, up 2.4% over the past 30 days and indicating 8.4% growth over the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark for third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues is pegged at $3.37 billion, suggesting 9.9% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

KLA Shares are Trading at a PremiumKLAC shares are trading at a premium, as suggested by a Value Score of F.

In terms of the forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E), KLAC is trading at 33.83X, higher than the broader sector and peers. The broader sector is trading at 26.08X while Applied Materials and Axcelis trade at 32.21X and 20.17X, respectively. However, ASML is pricey with a P/E multiple of 41.48.

KLAC Stock’s Valuation
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Technically, KLA is currently trading above the 50-day and the 200-day moving averages, indicating a bullish trend.

KLA Stock Trades Above 50-Day & 200-Day SMAs
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KLAC Stock is a Buy NowKLA benefits from strong demand for advanced packaging despite increasing lead times and conservative guidance. Robust AI demand bodes well for KLAC’s prospects and justifies a premium valuation.

KLA currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which suggests that investors should start accumulating the stock right now as the dip offers a massive opportunity. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming April 3, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Picard Medical, Inc. (“Picard” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: PMI) securities between September 2, 2025 and October 31, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN PICARD MEDICAL, INC. (PMI), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at [email protected], by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Happened?

On October 23, 2025, during aftermarket trading hours, Picard’s stock crashed abruptly, plunging approximately 70%, from $13.20 to close at $3.99 per share.

Investigations and public reports have since indicated that Picard’s stock became the subject of an illicit social-media-based promotion scheme in which impersonators using stolen identities of real financial advisors touted Picard in online forums, chat groups, and social media posts in order to artificially inflate its price.

What Is The Lawsuit About?

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Picard was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion scheme involving social media-based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (2) that insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (3) that Picard’s public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity driving the stock price; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Picard securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than April 3, 2026 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us:

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,
3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020,
Telephone: (215) 638-4847
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Terex Corporation (TEX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 11, 2026 8:30 AM EST

Company Participants

Derek Everitt - Vice President of Investor Relations
Simon Meester - President, CEO & Director
Jennifer Kong-Picarello - Senior VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Timothy Thein - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division
Jerry Revich - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Angel Castillo Malpica - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Jamie Cook - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division
David Raso - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division
Mircea Dobre - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
Avinatan Jaroslawicz - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Kyle Menges - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Steve Barger - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Greetings, and welcome to the Terex Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Derek Everitt, Vice President, Investor Relations.

Derek Everitt
Vice President of Investor Relations

Good morning, and welcome to the Terex Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. A copy of the press release and presentation slides are posted on our Investor Relations website at investors.terex.com. In addition, the replay and slide presentation will be available on our website.

We are joined today by Simon Meester, President and Chief Executive Officer; and Jennifer Kong, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Their prepared remarks will be followed by a Q&A.

Please turn to Slide 2 of the presentation, which reflects our safe harbor statement. Today's conference call contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to the risks that could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied. These risks are described in greater detail in the earnings materials and in our reports filed with the SEC. On this call, we will be discussing non-GAAP financial information, including adjusted figures that we believe

AXP stock rises post Q4 miss as premium spending strength, resilient credit trends and steady guidance lift sentiment.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Bath & Body securities between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BBWI.

Bath & Body Case Details

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors:
      (1)   the Company's strategy of pursuing "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" was not growing the customer base and/or delivering the level of growth in net sales touted;
      (2)   as the Company's strategy of "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" faltered, the Company relied on brand collaborations "to carry quarters" and obfuscate otherwise weak underlying financial results;
      (3)   as a result, the Company was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance; and
      (4)   that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

What's Next for Bath & Body Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BBWI. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Bath & Body you have until March 13, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

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We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Bath & Body Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

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NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired BellRing securities between November 19, 2024 and August 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BRBR.

BellRing Case Details

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose materially adverse facts. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that:
      (1)   the Defendants failed to disclose to investors that its strong sales results did not reflect increased end-consumer demands or brand momentum;
      (2)   rather, customers accumulated excess inventory as a safeguard against product shortages that had previously constrained BellRing’s supply;
      (3)   once customers gained confidence that product shortages were a thing of the past, they promptly reduced their inventory by selling through existing products and cutting back on new orders; and
      (4)   following the destocking, the Company admitted that competitive pressures were materially weakening demand.

What's Next for BellRing Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/BRBR. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in BellRing you have until March 23, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

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Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for BellRing Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

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Key Takeaways Wells Fargo expects 2026 loan growth driven by credit cards and auto lending.WFC cites asset cap removal and solid credit quality supporting expansion.Wells Fargo sees flat mortgages, while auto partnerships with VW and Audi gain momentum. Wells Fargo & Company (WFC - Free Report) expects loan growth to pick up in 2026, with credit cards and auto lending leading the way, chief financial officer Mike Santomassimo commented at the UBS Financial Services Conference held on Feb. 10, according to an MSN article, citing Reuters.

The bank’s credit card portfolio has been a consistent growth engine, supported by products rolled out over the past few years. Management says more launches are planned, including offerings aimed at wealth-management clients, suggesting cards will remain a core driver of consumer lending growth.

Auto lending is the other bright spot. Santomassimo noted that the business is gaining momentum, helped by preferred financing partnerships with major carmakers such as Volkswagen and Audi in the U.S. Wells Fargo sees that business continuing to expand this year. By contrast, the mortgage segment is expected to be flat, following a prolonged slowdown as higher interest rates weighed on demand.

Importantly, management noted that consumer spending remains solid and credit quality is holding up, with no signs of broad deterioration across its loan books. The outlook also comes at a pivotal moment for the bank. Following the removal of the Federal Reserve’s long-standing asset cap, Wells Fargo now has greater flexibility to pursue organic balance-sheet growth after years of regulatory constraints. Management appears focused on expanding in areas where it sees sustainable demand while maintaining credit discipline.

Overall, WFC is positioning 2026 as a return-to-growth year for its loan portfolio, leaning heavily on credit cards and auto lending. With consumer credit holding up and regulatory constraints easing, the bank sees room to grow, though execution and credit performance will remain closely watched by investors. Management expects 2026 loan growth to be in the mid-single digit.

Where Do WFC’s Peers Stand in Terms of Loan Growth?Bank of America (BAC - Free Report) remains focused on strengthening the loan portfolio. Despite a challenging operating environment, loan balances have been solid over the past several years. As of Dec. 31, 2025, Bank of America’s net loans and leases were $1.17 trillion, increasing 8.3% from the December 2024 end.

Despite some macroeconomic headwinds, demand for loans is expected to rise in the quarters ahead, given the decline in interest rates. Over the medium term, Bank of America expects loans to see a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%.

PNC Financial’s (PNC - Free Report) loans continue to witness strong growth. Over the past six years (2019-2025), the company’s loans witnessed a CAGR of 5.5%. The company has also taken strategic steps to enhance its lending capacity. In sync with this, in October 2023, PNC Financial acquired approximately $16 billion in loan commitments from Signature Bank. 

The company expects average loans to rise 5% from the fourth-quarter 2025 reported figure of $327.9 billion. For 2026, PNC Financial’s average loans are expected to grow 8% from the 2025 baseline of $323.4 billion.

WFC’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Wells Fargo have risen 15.6% over the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 6.9%.

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From a valuation standpoint, WFC trades at a 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) of 13.14X, below the industry’s 14.64X.

Price-to-Earnings F12M

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WFC’s 2026 and 2027 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 9.9% and 12.8%, respectively. In the past week, earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have been unchanged.

Estimate Revision Trend

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Key Takeaways NIO is recalling 246,229 ES8, ES6, and EC6 vehicles due to a critical software issue.The glitch can make instrument and central screens go black, affecting driver info.NIO plans OTA updates to fix most vehicles, ensuring software safety without service visits. NIO Inc. (NIO - Free Report) , a major Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, announced one of the biggest recalls in China’s auto industry. The company is recalling 246,229 electric vehicles because of a software problem that could affect safety. The recall affects three of the company’s popular models, including ES8, ES6 and EC6.

The issue involves software that controls the instrument cluster and the central control screen in these vehicles. In certain situations, the issue may cause both screens to suddenly go black while driving. When this happens, drivers may not be able to see important information, such as vehicle speed, warning messages and system alerts.

The recall covers vehicles manufactured between March 16, 2018 and Jan. 16, 2023. These vehicles are mainly built on the company’s first-generation NT 1.0 software platform. Newer vehicles that use updated software systems are not affected by this issue. The large number of vehicles involved makes this one of the most significant recalls for a domestic EV brand in China.

NIO plans to fix most of the affected vehicles remotely by sending software updates over-the-air (OTA). This means owners won’t need to bring their cars to a service center for the fix. The company will upgrade systems to newer software versions like Aspen 3.5.6 or Alder 2.1.0, which are designed to solve the screen blackout problem. If a vehicle cannot receive the update remotely, NIO will contact the owner and arrange a free offline repair.

Vehicles that already have the latest software installed do not need any updates. This recall highlights how important software has become in modern electric cars. As vehicles rely more on digital displays and computer systems, software problems can directly affect what the driver sees and how the car operates. NIO can fix most cars with OTA updates, showing how advanced these vehicles are, but it also highlights that stable software is essential for safety.

Overall, the recall shows how deeply modern electric vehicles depend on software for both performance and safety. While the issue is significant in scale, NIO’s use of OTA updates allows for a quicker and more convenient fix for most owners. The move also reflects the growing importance of software stability in today’s connected car industry.

Recent Recall Issues for Major AutomakersToyota Motor (TM - Free Report) announced a recall of about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States, covering 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models, because of a problem with their multimedia displays. The screens can freeze on a camera view or go completely dark, which may stop the rear-view image from showing when the truck is reversing. This poses a safety concern since drivers rely on that display to see what’s behind them, and Toyota says the defect could mean the vehicles don’t meet federal safety standards.

Ford (F - Free Report) is recalling over 116,000 vehicles, including many built at its Kentucky plants, due to a fire risk linked to faulty engine block heaters. The defect can allow coolant to leak and create an electrical short when the engine block heater is plugged in, potentially causing a vehicle fire. Affected models include Ford Escapes (2013-2019), Ford Focuses (2013-2018) and Lincoln MKCs (2015-2016). Warning signs include coolant spots, loss of cabin heat, overheating, wiring smell, or smoke. Owners will be notified by mail, and dealers will replace the block heater for free once available.

The Zacks Rundown for NIOShares of NIO have gained 11% in the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 11.8%.

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From a valuation standpoint, NIO trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 0.51, below the industry and its own five-year average. It carries a Value Score of D.

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See how the Zacks Consensus Estimate for NIO’s earnings has been revised over the past 90 days.

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

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.  Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 310-914-5007 or by email to [email protected].

CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV)
Class Period: March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 13, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendants had overstated CoreWeave’s ability to meet customer demand for its service; (2) Defendants materially understated the scope and severity of the risk that CoreWeave’s reliance on a single third-party data center supplier presented for CoreWeave’s ability to meet customer demand for its services; (3) the foregoing was reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on the Company’s revenue; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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

Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI)
Class Period: June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 16, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the Company’s strategy of pursuing “adjacencies, collaborations and promotions” was not growing the customer base and/or delivering the level of growth in net sales touted; (2) as the Company’s strategy of “adjacencies, collaborations and promotions” faltered, the Company relied on brand collaborations “to carry quarters” and obfuscate otherwise weak underlying financial results; (3) as a result, the Company was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

If you are a Bath & Body Works shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

Smart Digital Group Limited (NASDAQ: SDM)
Class Period: May 5, 2025 and September 26, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 16, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) SDM was the subject of a market manipulation and fraudulent promotion scheme involving social-media based misinformation and impersonators posing as financial professionals; (2) insiders and/or affiliates used and/or intended to use offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (3) SDM’s public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of realized risk of fraudulent trading or market manipulation used to drive the Company’s stock price; (4) as a result, SDM securities were at unique risk of a sustained suspension in trading by either or both of the SEC and NASDAQ; and (5) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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

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Williams Companies NYSE: WMB stock is up about 1.8% in midday trading after the company reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings. The headline numbers were mixed.

Key Takeaways Enterprise Products returns about $62B to investors through distributions and buybacks since its IPO.EPD has $4.8B of major projects under construction, with some set for service by 2026.EPD plans up to $2.9B in growth capex for 2026 and $2.5B for 2027, and $580M in maintenance for 2026. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD - Free Report) generates revenues by transporting crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, refined products and petrochemicals across its extensive asset base. The partnership derives stable, fee-based cash flows from long-term contracts under which shippers reserve capacity on its midstream infrastructure.

EPD, a leading midstream operator, has consistently returned capital to unitholders through distributions and unit buybacks. Since its IPO, the partnership has returned approximately $62 billion to equity investors.

To further strengthen its operations and support future cash returns, EPD has a backlog of major capital projects totaling $4.8 billion currently under construction, with several projects expected to enter service by 2026. EPD has allocated growth capital spending of $2.5-$2.9 billion for 2026 and $2-$2.5 billion for 2027, along with a maintenance capital of about $580 million in 2026 to secure an additional cash flow.

KMI & MPLX Also Focus on Returning Capital to ShareholdersKinder Morgan Inc. (KMI - Free Report) and MPLX LP (MPLX - Free Report) are other midstream players that also generate fee-based revenues. MPLX and KMI, by virtue of their resilient business models, are also focused on returning capital to shareholders.

Total dividend payments of KMI exceeded $2.6 billion in 2025. The company increased its dividend for nine consecutive years.

In 2025, MPLX returned $4.4 billion of capital to unitholders, including $400 million in unit repurchases.

EPD’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Enterprise Products have gained 6.9% over the past year against the 3.4% decline registered by the composite stocks belonging to the industry.

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From a valuation standpoint, EPD trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 11.15X, below the broader industry average of 11.19X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter has seen upward revision over the past seven days. Meanwhile, for the second quarter and 2026, EPD's earnings estimates have seen downward revisions.

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Enterprise Products currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways GNRC Q4 EPS of $1.61 and sales of $1.09B miss estimates amid weaker home standby generator demand.Generac expects 2026 revenues to rise in the mid-teens, with C&I sales rising on data center strength.GNRC margins shrank on unfavorable sales mix and legal costs; it announced a $500M share buyback plan. Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC - Free Report) has reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.61, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81. GNRC had registered an adjusted EPS of $2.80 in the prior-year quarter.

Net sales were $1.09 billion, down 12% from $1.23 billion in the prior-year quarter. The figure also missed the consensus estimate of $1.17 billion.

Weaker demand for home standby and portable generators amid a softer outage environment offset increases in sales to data center customers and higher shipments of residential energy technology products. Management added that the momentum in the data center market was a big plus and that increasing supplies to key hyperscalers should drive the backlog over the next few quarters.

Generac noted that it is focused on capacity expansion for large megawatt generators and has purchased an additional manufacturing facility in Wisconsin in the fourth quarter, while continuing with investments in the existing facilities. GNRC expects these strategic initiatives to lead to a doubling of C&I product sales in the coming years.

For 2026, GNRC expects revenues to grow in the mid-teens percent range compared with the sales decline of 2% registered in 2025. This includes a 1% favorable impact from the net effect of foreign currency, and completed acquisitions and divestitures. Driven by data center momentum and the Allmand acquisition, C&I product sales are anticipated to grow in the 30% range.

Assuming a return to power outage activity in line with the longer-term baseline and subsequent higher home standby generator price realization and higher shipments, Residential product sales are expected to increase in the 10% range for 2026.

The net income margin (before deducting for non-controlling interests) is expected to be between 8% and 9%. The adjusted EBITDA margin is estimated to be 18-19%.

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GNRC is up 4% in the pre-market trading today. The stock has gained 19.6% compared with the Manufacturing-General Industrial industry’s growth of 20.5% in the past year.

GNRC’s Segments in DetailSegment-wise, domestic revenues fell 17% year over year to $889 million. Sales were impacted by lower home standby and portable generator sales, and tough year-over-year comparisons.

International revenues rallied 12% year over year to $209.2 million, which includes a 6% favorable impact from foreign currency fluctuations. Core revenue growth was mainly due to strength in large-megawatt generators to data centers and higher shipments for the controls product offering.

Product-wise, revenues from Residential were down 23% year over year to $572 million. C&I revenues totaled $400 million, up 10% year over year. Revenues from the Other product class totaled $120.1 million, down 6.2% year over year.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Residential and C&I products’ fourth-quarter revenues was pegged at $643 million and $394 million, respectively.

GNRC’s Margin PerformanceGross profit was $396.1 million, down from $501.4 million in the prior-year quarter, with respective margins of 36.3% and 40.6%. The performance was impacted by an unfavorable sales mix and a certain inventory provision in the current quarter. Higher price realization mostly offset increased input costs and lower manufacturing absorption.

Total operating expenses were $405.4 million, up 34% year over year, caused by provision for the settlement of a legal matter.

The operating loss was $9.3 million compared with the operating income of $198 million in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, before deducting for non-controlling interests, was $185 million compared with $265 million a year ago.

GNRC’s Cash Flow & LiquidityIn the fourth quarter, the company generated $189 million of net cash from operating activities. The free cash flow totaled $130 million.

For 2025, the company generated $438 million of net cash from operating activities. The free cash flow totaled $268 million compared with the guidance of approximately $300 million.

As of Dec. 31, 2025, GNRC had $341.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, with $1.26 billion of long-term borrowings and finance-lease obligations.

In 2025, the company repurchased 1.1 million shares for $148 million. GNRC also approved a share repurchase authorization of up to $500 million over the next 24 months. This new program replaces the remaining balance of the earlier program.

GNRC’s Zacks RankRecent Performances of Other Companies in the Same SpaceIllinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.72 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.68. Earnings increased 7% year over year.  Illinois Tool’s revenues of $4.09 billion beat the consensus estimate of $4.07 billion. The top line increased 4% year over year, driven by a favorable foreign currency translation of 2.5%.

Organic sales increased 1.3% in the quarter, while acquisitions had a favorable impact of 0.3%. In 2025, ITW reported net revenues of $16 billion, which increased 0.9% year over year. However, the company’s adjusted earnings were $10.49 per share, down 10.4% year over year.

Dover Corporation (DOV - Free Report) posted fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $2.51, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.48. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported an adjusted EPS of $2.20.

On a reported basis, Dover delivered earnings of $2.01 per share in the quarter, up 17% year over year. Total revenues for the fourth quarter increased 8.8% year over year to $2.099 billion. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.068 billion. Organic growth grew 4.6% in the quarter.

Graco Inc.’s (GGG - Free Report) fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 77 cents per share came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line grew 20% year over year. The company’s net sales of $593.2 million surpassed the consensus estimate of $585 million. Also, the top line increased 8% year over year due to incremental sales from acquired operations and sales growth across the Americas, EMEA and the Asia Pacific regions.

On a regional basis, quarterly sales generated from the Americas increased 5% year over year. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, sales increased 15% year over year. Sales from the Asia Pacific increased 11% year over year.

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Shares of Natural Health Trends Corp. (NHTC - Free Report) have gained 2.1% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 Index’s 0.2% decline over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock gained 8.5% against the S&P 500’s 0.9% decline.

Natural Health’s Earnings SnapshotFor the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue declined 10.1% year over year to $9.7 million from $10.8 million, though sales rose 3% sequentially from the third quarter. Operating loss widened to $0.6 million from $0.4 million in the prior-year period. NHTC reported a net loss of $0.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, against net income of $0.2 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024.

For the full year, revenue decreased 7.4% to $39.8 million from $42.9 million in 2024, while operating loss expanded to $1.8 million from $1.3 million. Net loss for 2025 was $0.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, against net income of $0.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share in 2024.

Natural Health did not provide detailed revenue breakdowns by segment in its release, but management cited sequential growth in Greater China and improving trends in markets such as Taiwan and Peru.

NHTC’s Other Key Business MetricsGross profit for the quarter was $7.1 million, down 11.7% from $8 million a year ago, reflecting lower sales volume. Gross margin was 73.9%, slightly below 74.2% in the prior-year period, primarily due to inventory write-offs tied to discontinued products and production transitions. Excluding these write-offs, the margin would have been comparable year over year.

Commissions expense declined 13.7% to $3.9 million from $4.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, and as a percentage of net sales improved to 40.3% from 41.9%, indicating tighter cost control within the compensation structure. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses declined 2.6% year over year to $3.8 million from $3.9 million, though they included $208,000 in restructuring-related charges.

Active Members, defined as those placing at least one order in the preceding 12 months, declined 13.7% year over year to 26,650 as of Dec. 31, 2025, from 30,870 a year earlier, underscoring ongoing challenges in distributor engagement.

On the balance sheet, total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities stood at $28.9 million at year-end, down from $32 million as of Sept. 30, 2025. For the full year, net cash used in operating activities was $5.9 million compared with $3.4 million in 2024. The company paid $9.2 million in dividends during 2025.

Natural Health’s Management CommentaryPresident Chris Sharng characterized fourth-quarter 2025 results as showing early signs of stabilization despite a difficult macroeconomic backdrop. Sharng highlighted a 3% sequential revenue increase and noted that reorders as a percentage of total orders improved versus 2024, while curated product bundle sales rose 10% for the full year. Management also pointed to encouraging growth in Taiwan and Peru during the quarter, with Japan and Colombia posting strong increases throughout the year.

Sharng emphasized that 2026 marks the company’s 25th anniversary, with plans for a major celebration event in Hong Kong expected to draw 1,500 attendees and the launch of signature products tied to the milestone.

Factors Influencing NHTC’s ResultsRestructuring initiatives played a significant role in quarterly results. Natural Health substantially completed measures announced in the prior quarter, including relocating about 40% of product sourcing from America to East Asia to reduce tariff uncertainty and streamline logistics. Workforce optimization and office downsizing were also part of the plan.

Restructuring-related charges totaled $283,000 in the fourth quarter across cost of sales and SG&A. Excluding these charges, operating loss would have been $352,000, suggesting some underlying improvement in cost structure.

Additionally, despite a pre-tax loss, the company recorded $175,000 in tax expense due to higher foreign tax obligations, which contributed to the net loss.

Natural Health’s GuidanceManagement expects to realize a significant portion of approximately $1.5 million in annualized cost savings from restructuring during 2026. While no formal revenue or earnings guidance was provided, executives expressed confidence that cost reductions and anniversary-driven initiatives could help position the company on a path toward improved performance.

NHTC’s Other DevelopmentsOn Feb. 2, 2026, the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on Feb. 27 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 17, 2026. The continued dividend underscores management’s stated priority of returning capital to shareholders even as NHTC navigates operational headwinds and restructuring efforts.

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