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Main Street Capital (MAIN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $53.64, demonstrating a -1.01% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.14% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.01%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.57%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the investment firm had gained 8.34% outpaced the Finance sector's gain of 2.55% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Main Street Capital in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 6, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.01, up 2.02% from the prior-year quarter. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $143.23 million, reflecting a 0.52% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $4 per share and revenue of $580.63 million. These totals would mark changes of -4.99% and +2.51%, respectively, from last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Main Street Capital should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.26% higher. At present, Main Street Capital boasts a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

With respect to valuation, Main Street Capital is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.56. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 8 for its industry.

The Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 201, which puts it in the bottom 19% of all 250+ industries.

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

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

On July 22, 2026, Olin Corp (OLN) shares rose 4.7% today, reaching a current price of $24.24. The stock has shown strong momentum recently, with a 10.9% increas

On July 22, 2026, First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) shares fell 4.8% to a current price of $33.96. The stock has fluctuated significantly over the past year, with

United Rentals (URI - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $12.76 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.67 per share. This compares to earnings of $10.47 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +9.34%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this equipment rental company would post earnings of $9.01 per share when it actually produced earnings of $9.71, delivering a surprise of +7.77%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

United Rentals, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, posted revenues of $4.41 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.12%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $3.94 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

United Rentals shares have added about 25.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for United Rentals?While United Rentals has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for United Rentals was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $13.29 on $4.53 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $46.85 on $17.26 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Building Products - Miscellaneous is currently in the top 40% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Simpson Manufacturing (SSD - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 27.

This building materials company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.71 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Simpson Manufacturing's revenues are expected to be $656.4 million, up 4% from the year-ago quarter.

On July 22, 2026, Q2 Holdings Inc (QTWO) shares fell 4.1% to a current price of $52.86. This decline occurred against a backdrop of a 52-week range between $40.

Bloom Energy (BE - Free Report) closed at $218.22 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.55% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.57%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the developer of fuel cell systems had lost 29.73% lagged the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 5.65% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Bloom Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 28, 2026. On that day, Bloom Energy is projected to report earnings of $0.39 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 290%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $766.88 million, up 91.13% from the year-ago period.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.1 per share and a revenue of $3.72 billion, representing changes of +176.32% and +83.86%, respectively, from the prior year.

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

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 6.7% higher. Bloom Energy currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking at valuation, Bloom Energy is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 107.52. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.7.

The Alternative Energy - Other industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 105, putting it in the top 43% 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.

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

OAKDALE, Calif., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) (the "Company"), the bank holding company for Oak Valley Community Bank and their Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, recently reported unaudited consolidated financial results. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, consolidated net income was $5,114,000, or $0.61 per diluted share (EPS), as compared to $5,309,000, or $0.64 EPS, for the prior quarter and $5,588,000, or $0.67 EPS, for the same period a year ago. Consolidated net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $10,423,000, or $1.25 EPS, compared to $10,885,000 or $1.31 EPS for the same period of 2025.

The decrease in second quarter net income compared to the prior periods was primarily the result of an increase in non-interest expense and lower non-interest income, partially offset by an increase in net interest income and a lower provision for credit losses. The year-to-date decrease compared to 2025 was driven by higher non-interest expense, partially offset by increases in net interest income and non-interest income.

Net interest income for the three-months ended June 30, 2026 was $18,944,000, compared to $18,824,000 in the prior quarter, and $18,154,000 in the same period a year ago. The increase in net interest income over the prior periods is attributed to loan growth, and an increase in the loan yield. Average earning assets grew at a pace of 4.0% for the second quarter of 2026, as compared to the same period of the prior year. The ending balance of gross loans grew by $18,264,000 during the second quarter and $55,859,000 over the prior twelve months. Net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was 4.15%, compared to 4.12% for the prior quarter and 4.11% for the same period last year, related to the growth and yield trends stated above.

Non-interest income was $1,665,000 for the three-months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $1,952,000 for the prior quarter and $1,703,000 for the same period last year. The decrease over the prior periods was mainly the result of a special dividend of $181,000 received from the Federal Home Loan Bank recorded during the prior quarter and due to fair value changes in a limited partnership investment.

Non-interest expense totaled $14,157,000 for the three-months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $13,506,000 in the prior quarter and $12,443,000 in the same quarter a year ago. The increases compared to prior periods were primarily due to staffing expenses and general operating costs related to supporting the Company's growth and expanded branch network.

Total assets were $2.00 billion at June 30, 2026, a decrease of $8,721,000 from March 31, 2026 and an increase of $80,669,000 over June 30, 2025. Gross loans were $1.17 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of $18,264,000 over March 31, 2026 and $55,859,000 over June 30, 2025. The Company's total deposits were $1.76 billion as of June 30, 2026, a decrease of $17,445,000 from March 31, 2026 and an increase of $52,310,000 over June 30, 2025. Our liquidity remains strong, as evidenced by $194,803,000 in cash and cash equivalent balances as of June 30, 2026.

"We are pleased with the continued expansion of our customer base. Our second quarter results reflect loan growth, disciplined balance sheet management, and the benefit of a steady net interest margin," stated Rick McCarty, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our team continues to manage the business with a long-term, relationship-focused approach that supports our clients, communities, and shareholders."

Non-performing assets (NPA) totaled $2,631,000 as of June 30, 2026, compared to $4,574,000 at March 31, 2026 and no NPA at June 30, 2025. The decrease compared to March 31, 2026 is due to a collateral-dependent loan that was placed on non-accrual status in December 2025, at which time the loan was individually evaluated for impairment and a specific reserve was established. During the second quarter of 2026, a charge-off of $1,735,000 was recorded on the same loan and the remaining $2,581,000 was transferred to OREO. The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $21,000 during the second quarter as prescribed by the pooled loan calculation which considers macro-economic conditions and other credit-related factors within our current expected credit loss ("CECL") risk model. Non-performing assets were 0.13% of total assets at June 30, 2026, compared to 0.23% at March 31, 2026. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of gross loans decreased to 0.96% at June 30, 2026, compared to 1.13% at March 31, 2026 and 1.03% at June 30, 2025, as a result of the $1,735,000 loan charge-off during the second quarter of 2026.

The Board of Directors of Oak Valley Bancorp at their July 21, 2026, meeting declared the payment of a cash dividend of $0.375 per share of common stock to its shareholders of record at the close of business on August 3, 2026. The payment date will be August 14, 2026 and will amount to approximately $3,155,000. This is the second dividend payment made by the Company in 2026.

Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank & their Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, through which it offers a variety of loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses. They currently operate through 19 conveniently located branches: Oakdale, Turlock, Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy, Sacramento, Roseville, Lodi, two branches in Sonora, three branches in Modesto, and three branches in the Eastern Sierra division which includes Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Bishop.

For more information, call 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb.com.

This press release includes forward-looking statements about the corporation for which the corporation claims the protection of safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements are based on management's knowledge and belief as of today and include information concerning the corporation's possible or assumed future financial condition, and its results of operations and business. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Those factors include fluctuations in interest rates, government policies and regulations (including monetary and fiscal policies), legislation, economic conditions, including increased energy costs in California, credit quality of borrowers, operational factors and competition in the geographic and business areas in which the company conducts its operations. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available at the time of the release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Oak Valley Bancorp
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
 Selected Quarterly Operating Data:
($ in thousands, except per share)2nd Quarter
2026
 1st Quarter
2026
 4th Quarter
2025
 3rd Quarter
2025
 2nd Quarter
2025
                        Net interest income$18,944  $18,824  $19,457  $19,197  $18,154   Provision for (reversal of) credit losses 21   464   865   (60)  245   Non-interest income 1,665   1,952   1,825   1,973   1,703   Non-interest expense 14,157   13,506   12,262   12,700   12,443   Net income before income taxes 6,431   6,806   8,155   8,530   7,169   Provision for income taxes 1,317   1,497   1,820   1,837   1,581   Net income$5,114  $5,309  $6,335  $6,693  $5,588                         Earnings per common share - basic$0.62  $0.64  $0.77  $0.81  $0.68   Earnings per common share - diluted$0.61  $0.64  $0.76  $0.81  $0.67   Dividends paid per common share$-  $0.375  $-  $0.300  $-   Return on average common equity 9.74%  10.23%  12.32%  14.30%  12.21%  Return on average assets 1.04%  1.07%  1.25%  1.35%  1.18%  Net interest margin (1) 4.15%  4.12%  4.14%  4.16%  4.11%  Efficiency ratio (2) 66.46%  62.99%  55.94%  58.27%  60.75%                       Capital - Period End                     Book value per common share$25.80  $24.50  $24.79  $23.63  $22.17                        Credit Quality - Period End                     Nonperforming assets / total assets 0.13%  0.23%  0.23%  0.00%  0.00%  Credit loss reserve / gross loans 0.96%  1.13%  1.08%  1.03%  1.03%                       Balance Sheet - Period End (in thousands)                     Total assets$2,001,578  $2,010,299  $2,023,116  $1,995,416  $1,920,909   Gross loans 1,165,715   1,147,451   1,143,930   1,112,829   1,109,856   Nonperforming assets 2,631   4,574   4,587   -   -   Allowance for credit losses 11,172   12,910   12,381   11,420   11,430   Deposits 1,763,551   1,780,996   1,792,962   1,774,882   1,711,241   Common equity 217,034   206,154   207,975   198,280   185,805                        Balance Sheet - Average (in thousands)                     Average assets$1,980,142  $2,006,175  $2,013,766  $1,961,374  $1,903,741   Average earning assets 1,884,736   1,905,874   1,914,907   1,876,588   1,818,430   Average equity 210,662   210,562   203,994   185,638   183,612                        Non-Financial Data                     Full-time equivalent staff 246   244   238   237   231   Number of banking offices 19   19   19   18   18                        Common Shares outstanding                     Period end 8,413,458   8,413,458   8,388,221   8,390,621   8,382,062   Period average - basic 8,272,810   8,257,567   8,249,256   8,246,666   8,245,147   Period average - diluted 8,333,393   8,322,124   8,304,597   8,299,039   8,285,299                        Market Ratios                     Stock Price$33.75  $32.43  $30.06  $28.17  $27.24   Price/Earnings 13.61   12.44   9.87   8.75   10.02   Price/Book 1.31   1.32   1.21   1.19   1.23   (1)
This is a non-GAAP measure that is computed on a fully tax equivalent basis using a federal tax rate of 21%. The resulting adjustment to net interest income is $546 thousand, $539 thousand, $509 thousand, $501 thousand, and $498 thousand for the three-months ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, and June 30, 2025, respectively.
(2)
This is a non-GAAP measure that is computed on a fully tax equivalent basis using a federal tax rate of 21%, and a federal/state combined tax rate of 29.56%. The resulting adjustment to pre-tax income is $694 thousand, $666 thousand, $639 thousand, $626 thousand, and $624 thousand for the three-months ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, and June 30, 2025, respectively.
 ProfitabilitySIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,             ($ in thousands, except per share)2026
 2025
                                    Net interest income$37,768  $35,961               Provision for (reversal of) credit losses 485   519               Non-interest income 3,617   3,316               Non-interest expense 27,663   24,793               Net income before income taxes 13,237   13,965               Provision for income taxes 2,814   3,080               Net income$10,423  $10,885                                     Earnings per share - basic$1.26  $1.32               Earnings per share - diluted$1.25  $1.31               Dividends paid per share$0.375  $0.300               Return on average equity 9.98%  11.89%              Return on average assets 1.05%  1.15%              Net interest margin (3) 4.13%  4.10%              Efficiency ratio (4) 64.72%  61.19%                                   Capital - Period End                     Book value per share$25.80  $22.17                                    Credit Quality - Period End                     Nonperforming assets/ total assets 0.13%  0.00%              Credit loss reserve/ gross loans 0.96%  1.03%                                   Balance Sheet - Period End (in thousands)                     Total assets$2,001,578  $1,920,909               Gross loans 1,165,715   1,109,856               Nonperforming assets 2,631   -               Allowance for credit losses 11,172   11,430               Deposits 1,763,551   1,711,241               Stockholders' equity 217,034   185,805                                    Balance Sheet - Average (in thousands)                     Average assets$1,993,086  $1,903,663               Average earning assets 1,895,247   1,816,395               Average equity 210,613   184,596                                    Non-Financial Data                     Full-time equivalent staff 246   231               Number of banking offices 19   18                                    Common Shares outstanding                     Period end 8,413,458   8,382,062               Period average - basic 8,265,231   8,238,532               Period average - diluted 8,327,790   8,281,819                                    Market Ratios                     Stock Price$33.75  $27.24               Price/Earnings 13.27   10.22               Price/Book 1.31   1.23               (3)
This is a non-GAAP measure that is computed on a fully tax equivalent basis using a federal tax rate of 21%. The resulting adjustment to net interest income is $1.085 million and $996 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(4)
This is a non-GAAP measure that is computed on a fully tax equivalent basis using a federal tax rate of 21%, and a federal/state combined tax rate of 29.56%. The resulting adjustment to pre-tax income is $1.360 million and $1.242 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026  and 2025, respectively.
  Contact:Rick McCarty/Jeff GallPhone:(209) 848-2265 www.ovcb.com

SEI Investments (SEIC - Free Report) reported $641.62 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.7%. EPS of $1.66 for the same period compares to $1.78 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $637.92 million, representing a surprise of +0.58%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +14.48%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.45.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how SEI performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Assets under management - Investments in New Business: $3.59 billion compared to the $3.37 billion average estimate based on four analysts.Assets under management - Investment Advisors: $97.78 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $105.62 billion.Assets under management - Private Banks: $34.23 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $33.24 billion.Assets under management - Institutional Investors: $88.25 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $88.21 billion.Assets under management - LSV - Equity and Fixed Income programs: $117.15 billion versus $103.76 billion estimated by four analysts on average.Revenue- Asset management, administration and distribution fees: $513.48 million compared to the $506.94 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +17.4% year over year.Revenue- Information processing and software servicing fees: $128.14 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $128.71 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +5%.Revenue- Private Banks: $156.88 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $152.63 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +10.9%.Revenue- Investments in New Business: $9.46 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $8.06 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -42.8%.Revenue- Institutional Investors: $69.7 million versus $71.91 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.5% change.Revenue- Investment Managers: $227.68 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $230.45 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16.7%.Revenue- Investment Advisors: $177.9 million versus $171.66 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +29.7% change.View all Key Company Metrics for SEI here>>>

Shares of SEI have returned +8.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

Eric Richard Remer, the chief executive officer of EverCommerce Inc. (EVCM +1.42%), sold 19,200 shares of common stock on July 21, 2026 and July 22, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$214,848Shares sold (directly held)19,200Post-transaction shares (directly held)5,641,051Post-transaction shares (indirectly held)2,212,662Post-transaction value$90.0 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($11.19); post-transaction value based on July 22, 2026 market close ($11.46).

Key questionsWhat is the scale of the executive's remaining equity exposure?
Remer’s total beneficial ownership of about 7.9 million shares is split between direct ownership and several trust vehicles, ensuring his interests remain aligned with those of other shareholders.How does the transaction price compare to recent market activity?
The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $11.19, while the stock was priced at $11.30 as of the July 21, 2026 market close. The company has seen a one-year gain of 0.17% as of the transaction date.What is the structure of the CEO's indirect holdings?
The executive's indirect position of roughly 2.2 million shares is distributed among Buckrail Partners, LLC (1,148,663 shares), EMJ Remer Family Trust (1,000,000 shares), Remer Family Trust (35,000 shares), and Family Trust 1 (28,999 shares).Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-07-21)$11.30Market Capitalization$2.0 billionRevenue (TTM)$594.1 millionNet Income (TTM)$32.5 millionCompany SnapshotEverCommerce delivers a comprehensive portfolio of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions designed to streamline business operations for service-oriented small and medium-sized businesses across the United States and international markets.The company generates revenue through a subscription-based SaaS model, providing digital tools and operational software that enable SMBs to manage critical business functions and improve operational efficiency.EverCommerce primarily serves small and medium-sized service businesses seeking integrated software solutions to enhance productivity and streamline their day-to-day operations.EverCommerce operates as a leading SaaS provider with a market capitalization of $2 billion, demonstrating meaningful scale within the SMB software solutions market. The company's business model leverages recurring subscription revenue from its diverse portfolio of digital tools, positioning it to benefit from the ongoing digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises. EverCommerce's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive, integrated approach to addressing the operational needs of service-oriented SMBs, enabling customers to consolidate multiple software functions through a single platform provider.

What this transaction means for investorsThe plan behind this sale was set in June 2025, and it's worth noting that the stock has gone essentially nowhere since, up a fraction of a percent over the past year. So this sale executes into a flat tape at $11.19, not a rally an insider is cashing in on. Ultimately, Remer sold under a preset schedule while keeping roughly 7.9 million shares across direct holdings and four trust vehicles, so his stake dwarfs this transaction.

Meanwhile, EverCommerce is growing slowly but turning profitable. First-quarter revenue rose 3.6% to $147.5 million, adjusted EBITDA reached $40.7 million at a 27.6% margin, and net income swung to $7.2 million from a year-earlier loss. On the latest earnings call, Remer said EverCommerce is "building the AI operating system for the service SMB workflows," and management reiterated full-year revenue guidance of $612 million to $632 million. The expected low-single-digit growth isn’t exactly indicative of a high-flying growth stock, which is why shares have performed as they have this past year. EverCommerce is leaning on AI features, cross-selling, and buybacks to pick up the pace, but the flat stock suggests the market wants proof before any second-half acceleration arrives.

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On July 22, 2026, Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) shares rose 3.5% today, closing at $23.88. Despite this positive movement, the stock has experienced a year-to-date

On July 22, 2026, Hamilton Lane Inc (HLNE) shares fell 3.8% to $81.14. The stock has experienced considerable volatility, reflected in its 52-week range of $71.

Medpace (MEDP - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.25 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.1 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.17%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of outsourced clinical development services would post earnings of $3.74 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.28, delivering a surprise of +14.44%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Medpace, which belongs to the Zacks Medical Services industry, posted revenues of $707.33 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.12%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $603.31 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Medpace shares have lost about 5.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for Medpace?While Medpace has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Medpace was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $4.22 on $694.23 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $17.04 on $2.79 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical Services is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Avantor, Inc. (AVTR - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 29.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -20.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

Avantor, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $1.62 billion, down 3.5% from the year-ago quarter.

In the latest trading session, ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (CHPT - Free Report) closed at $5.83, marking a +1.57% move from the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.01%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.57%.

The stock of company has fallen by 15.46% in the past month, lagging the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 4.03% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. to post earnings of -$0.8 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 43.66%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $104.38 million, up 5.88% from the prior-year quarter.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of -$2.75 per share and revenue of $426.19 million, indicating changes of +39.96% and +3.64%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

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.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. At present, ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. boasts a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

The Automotive - Original Equipment industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 159, finds itself in the bottom 36% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained 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.

Ulta Beauty (ULTA - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $483.52, moving -1.22% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.14%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.01%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.57%.

Shares of the beauty products retailer have appreciated by 6.56% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 0.45%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Ulta Beauty in its upcoming release. On that day, Ulta Beauty is projected to report earnings of $6.16 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 6.57%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.97 billion, indicating a 6.4% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $28.76 per share and revenue of $13.21 billion, indicating changes of +12.17% and +6.61%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Ulta Beauty. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Ulta Beauty is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Ulta Beauty is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.02. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 14.46, so one might conclude that Ulta Beauty is trading at a premium comparatively.

Investors should also note that ULTA has a PEG ratio of 1.53 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Retail - Miscellaneous was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.82 at yesterday's closing price.

The Retail - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, which puts it in the top 23% of all 250+ industries.

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

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RLI Corp. (RLI - Free Report) reported $463.14 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.9%. EPS of $0.83 for the same period compares to $0.84 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $455.81 million, representing a surprise of +1.61%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +16.9%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.71.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how RLI Corp. performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net operating expenses - Total: 40.1% versus the four-analyst average estimate of 39.2%.Net loss & settlement expenses - Total: 45.5% versus the four-analyst average estimate of 49.7%.Underwriting income (loss) - Total: 85.6% versus 88.8% estimated by four analysts on average.Underwriting income (loss) - Surety: 87.2% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 89.1%.Underwriting income (loss) - Property: 56.8% versus 66.9% estimated by three analysts on average.Underwriting income (loss) - Casualty: 99.3% compared to the 99.1% average estimate based on three analysts.Net operating expenses - Property: 35.2% compared to the 33.9% average estimate based on two analysts.Net premiums earned: $417.1 million versus $411.24 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.8% change.Net investment income: $46.04 million compared to the $42.71 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +16.8% year over year.Net premiums earned- Property: $123.79 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $118.33 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -5.3%.Net premiums earned- Surety: $36.39 million compared to the $38.21 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -0.6% year over year.Net premiums earned- Casualty: $256.92 million versus $254.58 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +9.5% change.View all Key Company Metrics for RLI Corp. here>>>

Shares of RLI Corp. have returned +11.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

In the latest close session, Cadence Design Systems (CDNS - Free Report) was down 2.21% at $337.02. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.01%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.57%.

Coming into today, shares of the maker of hardware and software products for validating chip designs had lost 9.08% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 4.82%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.25%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Cadence Design Systems in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on July 27, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.05, showcasing a 24.24% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $1.58 billion, indicating a 23.58% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $7.94 per share and a revenue of $6.2 billion, signifying shifts of +11.2% and +17.11%, respectively, from the last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Cadence Design Systems. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional 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 last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. As of now, Cadence Design Systems holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, Cadence Design Systems currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 43.42. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 15.81.

We can also see that CDNS currently has a PEG ratio of 3.2. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Computer - Software industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.28 as trading concluded yesterday.

The Computer - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 93, finds itself in the top 38% echelons of all 250+ industries.

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

Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.

In the latest close session, Lululemon (LULU - Free Report) was down 2.8% at $113.37. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.01%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.57%.

The athletic apparel maker's shares have seen an increase of 7.08% over the last month, surpassing the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 2.38% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Lululemon in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.79, showcasing a 42.26% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $2.47 billion, down 2.26% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $10.94 per share and revenue of $11.08 billion, which would represent changes of -17.5% and -0.22%, respectively, from the prior year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Lululemon should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 1.77% lower. Lululemon currently has a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

Looking at its valuation, Lululemon is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 10.66. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 16.34.

It's also important to note that LULU currently trades at a PEG ratio of 3.82. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Textile - Apparel was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.28 at yesterday's closing price.

The Textile - Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 172, putting it in the bottom 31% of all 250+ industries.

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

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

On July 22, 2026, CarGurus Inc CARG shares fell 4.0% to a current price of $33.67. This decline comes amidst a 52-week trading range of $26.39 to $39.42. Investors are evaluating the stock's performance against its intrinsic value as outlined by GuruFocus.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $33.67 is 17.3% undervalued compared to GF Value™ of $40.73.GF Score™ is 84/100, indicating a strong overall rating for the company.Notable signal: Insiders sold $0.8M in the last 3 months, with no buying activity reported. Is CARG Overvalued or Undervalued? The current price of CarGurus Inc at $33.67 is significantly below the GF Value™ estimate of $40.73, indicating that the stock is undervalued by approximately 17.3%. This discrepancy suggests a potential opportunity for investors, as it implies a margin of safety with respect to the intrinsic value. Given that the GF Valuation label is "Modestly Undervalued," it highlights the stock's attractiveness at its current price level while cautioning that market conditions and company performance should be considered before committing capital.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Therefore, while the stock appears to present a favorable buying opportunity, investors should remain vigilant about the broader market trends and CarGurus' operational performance moving forward.

How Does CARG's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 16.2x 36.9x Forward P/E 13.4x N/A CarGurus' current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.2x is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 36.9x, indicating that the stock is trading at a considerable discount to its historical valuation. The forward P/E of 13.4x further reinforces this perspective of undervaluation. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, suggesting that CarGurus presents a compelling investment case based on its historical earnings metrics.

What Does CARG's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 84/100 Financial Strength 6/10 Profitability 8/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 10/10 Momentum 5/10 The GF Score™ of 84/100 indicates that CarGurus Inc is a strong candidate for long-term investment potential. The company excels in the Valuation category with a perfect score of 10/10, suggesting that it is currently undervalued against its intrinsic worth. However, its Financial Strength rating of 6/10 points to some weaknesses in its balance sheet compared to its peers. Overall, the strong scores in Profitability (8/10) and Growth (7/10) reflect the company's ability to generate income and expand, which are pivotal for long-term success.

What Are Insiders Doing with CARG Stock? Recent insider activity shows that insiders have sold $0.8M worth of shares in the last three months, with no reported buying activity. This trend may suggest a level of caution from those closest to the company, potentially reflecting their outlook on short-term performance or company strategy. While insider selling can sometimes raise red flags, it's important to consider the broader context of the company's performance and market conditions before drawing conclusions.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, CarGurus Inc CARG is currently undervalued at its price of $33.67, representing an opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on potential gains as the market corrects towards its intrinsic value of $40.73.

For the complete analysis, visit the CarGurus Inc CARG 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 CARG's GF Score™?

CARG's GF Score™ is 84/100, indicating a strong overall rating and potential for higher long-term returns based on historical performance metrics.

Is CARG overvalued or undervalued?

CARG is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $40.73, suggesting that the stock is trading at a discount of approximately 17.3% to its intrinsic value.

What is CARG's P/E ratio?

CARG's current P/E ratio is 16.2x, which is significantly below its 5-year median of 36.9x, indicating that the stock is trading at a discount to its historical valuation metrics.

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].

MarketBeat Week in Review – 06/29 - 07/03QuantumScape NYSE: QS said it made progress in the second quarter of 2026 on automotive commercialization, new end-market expansion and pilot production of its solid-state lithium-metal battery cells, while reiterating its full-year adjusted EBITDA loss guidance.

On the company’s earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Siva Sivaram highlighted a newly announced multi-year partnership with Honda aimed at advancing QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium-metal battery technology for automotive and other applications in Honda’s product portfolio. Sivaram said the agreement followed “one of the most rigorous assessments of our technology to date” and gives QuantumScape another pathway into high-value markets.

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Burger King’s Turnaround Is Putting Restaurant Brands Back in FocusThe company also updated its ongoing collaboration and licensing arrangement with Volkswagen’s PowerCo. Sivaram said the revised scope includes milestones and payments tied to automotive cell development, larger-format cells and QuantumScape’s future technology roadmap. He added that the relationship remains strong and that the overall goal is unchanged: industrializing QuantumScape’s technology and transferring it to PowerCo for automotive commercialization.

Automotive Partnerships Remain Central to Commercialization Sivaram said QuantumScape is working with four of the top 10 global automotive original equipment manufacturers, including Volkswagen and Honda. The company also shipped cells to an additional automotive OEM customer during the quarter and continues to strengthen relationships with automakers in North America, Europe and Japan.

Slice of the Pie: Why Yum’s Deal Lifts QSRAsked about the updated PowerCo agreement, Sivaram said QuantumScape has updated the Volkswagen PowerCo agreements annually as the relationship has progressed. “There is not anything philosophically different about the objectives of the joint program,” he said, adding that the milestones are now aligned with items such as larger-format cells and future technology work.

Chief Financial Officer Kevin Hettrich said the revised PowerCo scope reduced the total possible payments under the agreement from approximately $131 million to approximately $75 million, but also lowered expected project expenses. He said QuantumScape expects a “net neutral financial impact in terms of cash” compared with the 2025 scope of work. Hettrich also said the separate $130 million royalty prepayment from PowerCo is unchanged and is tied to technical milestones and alignment on form factor.

When asked whether Volkswagen PowerCo’s previously discussed 2029 start-of-production timeline remained the target, Sivaram said QuantumScape had not announced any change from its original plans.

Company Creates Three Business Verticals QuantumScape said it is organizing around three business verticals to address automotive and non-automotive markets:

QSEV, focused on electric vehicles and automotive OEMs, including Volkswagen and Honda. QSDC, focused on AI data centers and working with original design manufacturers and data center architects. QSAS, focused on advanced solutions, including aerospace and defense applications. Sivaram said the company sees interest in its technology beyond electric vehicles, including AI data centers, aerospace, defense, consumer electronics and medical devices. He said the core QuantumScape technology platform can serve these markets, though each may require a different go-to-market strategy.

For data centers, Sivaram said the market is moving quickly and that QuantumScape is working with data center architects and ODMs on designs based on QSE-5 technology. He said the transition to 800-volt DC designs and megawatt racks creates “natural deadlines,” with deployments expected toward the end of 2028, meaning QuantumScape needs to develop and deliver integrated products ahead of that timeframe.

In advanced solutions, Sivaram said QSAS has shipped QSE-5 cells to a major American defense prime and is engaged with global customers across aerospace and defense. He said the advanced solutions business will also explore opportunities such as medical devices and consumer electronics.

Eagle Line Ramps Cell Output QuantumScape said its Eagle Line, a highly automated pilot cell production line in San Jose, California, remains a key part of its commercialization strategy. Sivaram said the line is intended to increase sample volumes for customers, accelerate process development and serve as a proving ground for scaling production.

The company said core tools on the Eagle Line are showing uptime greater than 90%, while key productivity metrics are meeting targets. QuantumScape is ramping sample volumes and shipping cells to customers. Sivaram said the company aims to further double cell output in the second half of 2026 and expects customer sample shipments to accelerate across all three verticals.

In response to a question about shipments to the defense market, Sivaram said improved Eagle Line productivity enabled the company to ship QSE-5 cells to a U.S. defense prime. He said the higher volumes also help QuantumScape learn more quickly and support eventual technology transfer to higher-volume lines.

Safety and Larger-Format Cells Highlighted Sivaram said customers have consistently identified safety as a valuable aspect of QuantumScape’s technology, in addition to energy density and power capability. He contrasted the company’s ceramic separator with next-generation approaches involving silicon or lithium-metal anodes with liquid electrolytes, which he said can pose serious safety hazards.

QuantumScape said increased Eagle Line output is enabling larger-scale safety testing, including nail penetration, external short circuit and thermal stability testing up to 300 degrees Celsius. Sivaram said the results continue to show QSE-5 as “a significantly safer cell design” compared with conventional and next-generation lithium-ion cells.

The company also said it has demonstrated that its Cobra process can produce larger-area separators for higher-capacity cell designs. Sivaram said larger-format cells can improve packing efficiency and potentially increase cell-level energy density.

Financial Results and Outlook For the second quarter, QuantumScape reported GAAP operating expenses of $106.1 million and a GAAP net loss of $98.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $64.2 million, which Hettrich said was in line with expectations.

The company reiterated its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss guidance of $250 million to $275 million. QuantumScape lowered its full-year capital expenditure guidance to a range of $27 million to $37 million, citing capital discipline and cost savings on specific projects. Second-quarter capital expenditures were $4.6 million, primarily related to technology roadmap investment and associated facility spending.

Hettrich said customer billings in the second quarter were $10.8 million, bringing total customer billings through the first half of 2026 to $21.8 million. That exceeded full-year 2025 customer billings of $19.5 million, meeting the company’s public goal for 2026. He noted that customer billings represent invoices issued to customers and partners regardless of accounting treatment and are not a substitute for revenue under U.S. GAAP.

QuantumScape ended the quarter with $859 million in liquidity. Hettrich said the company will remain prudent with its balance sheet as it invests in commercialization, new markets and technology development.

About QuantumScape (NYSE:QS)QuantumScape Corporation is a development-stage company specializing in the research and commercialization of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles. The company's core technology replaces the traditional liquid electrolyte with a solid ceramic separator, aiming to deliver higher energy density, faster charging times and enhanced safety compared to conventional lithium-ion cells. QuantumScape's product roadmap focuses on enabling electric vehicle manufacturers to extend driving range and reduce charging downtime, addressing key barriers to widespread EV adoption.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, QuantumScape has attracted significant strategic investment and formed partnerships with leading automotive OEMs.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 27, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

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Graco Inc. (GGG - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.81 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.75 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +12.35%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.75 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.66, delivering a surprise of -12%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.

Graco, which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, posted revenues of $590.55 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.98%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $571.81 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Graco shares have lost about 10.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for Graco?While Graco has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Graco was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.81 on $584.75 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.10 on $2.35 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Manufacturing - General Industrial is currently in the top 26% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Dover Corporation (DOV - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 23.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.72 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +11.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

Dover Corporation's revenues are expected to be $2.21 billion, up 7.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Dominion Energy (D - Free Report) closed at $71.09 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.78% move from the prior day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.57%.

Heading into today, shares of the energy company had gained 2.05% over the past month, outpacing the Utilities sector's gain of 0.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Dominion Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 31, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.78, up 4% from the prior-year quarter. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $4.06 billion, indicating a 6.68% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $3.58 per share and revenue of $17.99 billion, indicating changes of +4.68% and +9.01%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Dominion Energy. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.36% lower. Dominion Energy is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, Dominion Energy is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 19.51. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 18.02 for its industry.

The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 102, finds itself in the top 42% echelons 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.

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

Packaging Corp. (PKG - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.48 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.73%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of containerboard and corrugated packaging products would post earnings of $2.17 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.4, delivering a surprise of +10.6%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

Packaging Corp., which belongs to the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry, posted revenues of $2.49 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.57%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.17 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Packaging Corp. shares have added about 10.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for Packaging Corp.?While Packaging Corp. has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Packaging Corp. was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.97 on $2.54 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $10.46 on $9.98 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Containers - Paper and Packaging is currently in the bottom 27% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Karat Packing (KRT - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -10.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Karat Packing's revenues are expected to be $135 million, up 8.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Fulton Financial (FULT - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.6 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.53 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +13.21%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this financial holding company would post earnings of $0.5 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.55, delivering a surprise of +10%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Fulton Financial, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $367.87 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.75%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $328.46 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Fulton Financial shares have added about 27.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for Fulton Financial?While Fulton Financial has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Fulton Financial was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.56 on $372.25 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.18 on $1.44 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the top 36% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +88.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $19.53 million, up 54.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Cathay General (CATY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.1 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +3.01%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for Cathay Bank would post earnings of $1.19 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.29, delivering a surprise of +8.4%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Cathay, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - West industry, posted revenues of $222.3 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.89%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $196.61 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Cathay shares have added about 28.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for Cathay?While Cathay has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Cathay was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.34 on $223.68 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $5.42 on $882.63 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - West is currently in the top 19% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Sierra Bancorp (BSRR - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This parent company of Bank of the Sierra is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +14.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Sierra Bancorp's revenues are expected to be $39.3 million, up 0.2% from the year-ago quarter.