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Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $301.16, moving -1.1% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.14% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.57%.

Coming into today, shares of the company had lost 4.34% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 4.82%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.25%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Vertiv Holdings Co. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on July 29, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Vertiv Holdings Co. to post earnings of $1.43 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 50.53%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $3.39 billion, indicating a 28.4% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.38 per share and a revenue of $13.75 billion, indicating changes of +51.9% and +34.44%, respectively, from the former year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Vertiv Holdings Co. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming 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, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.26% higher. Vertiv Holdings Co. is holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now.

Looking at its valuation, Vertiv Holdings Co. is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 47.74. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 13.

It's also important to note that VRT currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.31. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Computers - IT Services industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 0.96 as of yesterday's close.

The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 64, this industry ranks in the top 27% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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.

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Western Midstream (WES - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $47.06, moving +1.01% from the previous trading session. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a 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 stock of oil and gas transportation and storage company has risen by 7.08% in the past month, leading 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 Western Midstream in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on August 5, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.88, up 1.15% from the prior-year quarter. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $1.11 billion, indicating a 17.75% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $3.47 per share and a revenue of $4.45 billion, signifying shifts of +16.44% and +15.76%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Western Midstream. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. 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. 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, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.75% higher within the past month. Western Midstream currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Western Midstream has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.44 right now. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.44, which means Western Midstream is trading at no noticeable deviation to the group.

We can also see that WES currently has a PEG ratio of 1.95. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing - Master Limited Partnerships industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.69.

The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing - Master Limited Partnerships industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 22, placing it within the top 9% of over 250 industries.

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In the latest trading session, AeroVironment (AVAV - Free Report) closed at $150.35, marking a +1.01% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.14% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.01%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.57%.

The stock of maker of unmanned aircrafts has fallen by 0.16% in the past month, leading the Aerospace sector's loss of 5.8% and undershooting the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of AeroVironment in its upcoming release. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.34, signifying a 6.25% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $474.57 million, up 4.38% from the prior-year quarter.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $3.26 per share and revenue of $2.17 billion, indicating changes of -1.51% and +9.78%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for AeroVironment. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

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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 19.7% lower. Right now, AeroVironment possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, AeroVironment currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 45.66. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 37.24, so one might conclude that AeroVironment is trading at a premium comparatively.

It's also important to note that AVAV currently trades at a PEG ratio of 5.06. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. Aerospace - Defense Equipment stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.3 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry is part of the Aerospace sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 86, this industry ranks in the top 35% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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On July 22, 2026, Privia Health Group Inc (PRVA) shares fell 3.6% today, bringing the current price to $25.37. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has fluctuated

For the quarter ended June 2026, Graco Inc. (GGG - Free Report) reported revenue of $590.55 million, up 3.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.91, compared to $0.75 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $608.7 million, representing a surprise of -2.98%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +12.35%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.81.

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 Graco performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net sales- Expansion Markets: $41.89 million versus $41.72 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.3% change.Net Sales- Contractor: $299.42 million compared to the $309.41 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +3.6% year over year.Net Sales- Industrial: $249.24 million versus $257.28 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +2.9% change.Operating earnings /(loss)- Industrial: $84.35 million versus $88.86 million estimated by four analysts on average.Operating earnings/(loss)- Expansion Markets: $9.49 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $9.9 million.Operating earnings /(loss)- Unallocated corporate (expense): $-9.9 million compared to the $-10.11 million average estimate based on four analysts.Operating earnings /(loss)- Contractor: $91.16 million compared to the $80.73 million average estimate based on four analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Graco here>>>

Shares of Graco have returned -1.4% 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.

For the quarter ended June 2026, Packaging Corp. (PKG - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.49 billion, up 14.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.35, compared to $2.48 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.4 billion, representing a surprise of +3.57%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.73%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.31.

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

Segment Sales- Packaging: $2.31 billion compared to the $2.21 billion average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +15.2% year over year.Segment Sales- Corporate and Other: $21.3 million versus $21.64 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8.7% change.Segment Sales- Paper: $157.3 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $160.04 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +7.9%.Segment operating income (loss) excluding special items- Packaging: $327.8 million compared to the $317.11 million average estimate based on two analysts.Segment operating income (loss) excluding special items- Corporate and Other: $-47.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $-39.57 million.Segment operating income (loss) excluding special items- Paper: $34.3 million compared to the $32.53 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Packaging Corp. here>>>

Shares of Packaging Corp. have returned -2% 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.

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD - Free Report) closed at $11.65 in the latest trading session, marking a -4.43% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind 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%.

Shares of the company have appreciated by 9.52% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector's gain of 4.1%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on August 5, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.03, marking a 91.89% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $3.68 billion, down 1.74% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.9 per share and revenue of $14.76 billion, which would represent changes of +30.14% and -2.19%, respectively, from the prior year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

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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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Right now, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 6.42. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 16.41, so one might conclude that Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is trading at a discount comparatively.

The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 98, finds itself in the top 40% echelons of all 250+ industries.

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For the quarter ended June 2026, Fulton Financial (FULT - Free Report) reported revenue of $367.87 million, up 12% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.60, compared to $0.55 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $361.54 million, representing a surprise of +1.75%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +13.21%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.53.

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.

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 Fulton Financial performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Interest Margin: 3.6% compared to the 3.6% average estimate based on two analysts.Efficiency Ratio: 57.3% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 59.5%.Total Non-Interest Income: $79.31 million versus $72.95 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Fulton Financial here>>>

Shares of Fulton Financial have returned +4.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

Regional Bank Buybacks: 5 Institutions Making Big MovesCathay General Bancorp NASDAQ: CATY reported higher second-quarter 2026 earnings as net interest income rose and the bank continued to expand its net interest margin, while management pointed to improved loan and deposit momentum entering the second half of the year.

President and Chief Executive Officer Chang Liu said the company generated net income of $92.2 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, for the quarter. Net interest income increased to $200.9 million, while net interest margin expanded to 3.48%, marking what Liu described as the company’s eighth consecutive quarter of margin expansion.

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“This reflects our continued focus on managing funding costs in a competitive environment,” Liu said on the call.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Al Wang said net income rose 6% from the prior quarter, driven by higher net interest income and a lower provision for credit losses, partially offset by higher non-interest expense and income tax expense.

Loan and Deposit Growth Improved During the Quarter Wang said period-end loans totaled $20.6 billion, up 2.2% from the prior quarter, while period-end deposits increased 1.9% to $21.1 billion. Average loan balances increased 1% on an annualized linked-quarter basis, and average deposits rose 2% on the same basis.

Deposit growth remained modest year to date, increasing $167 million, or 0.8%, but Wang said quarterly deposit growth accelerated “meaningfully” during May and June. Non-maturity deposits increased while time deposits declined, resulting in what management described as a more favorable funding mix and lower concentration in certificates of deposit. The uninsured deposit ratio remained stable at 45%.

During the question-and-answer portion of the call, Liu said the company saw stronger loan activity after a slower first quarter. He said second-quarter loan growth reflected more commercial and industrial activity, slight growth in residential mortgage and stronger commercial real estate activity, while construction declined somewhat.

“Looking ahead in Q3, honestly, I think we see pretty strong numbers so far,” Liu said, adding that the company had seen $200 million in loan bookings during the first three weeks of July, with much of that tied to commercial real estate, including apartment refinancing, multifamily and retail activity.

Margin Outlook Maintained Despite Deposit Competition Cathay maintained its full-year net interest margin target of 3.4% to 3.5%, with Wang noting that the outlook now assumes a 25-basis-point rate increase in September. He said net interest margin expanded five basis points from the prior quarter, reflecting lower funding costs, partially offset by narrower loan spreads.

In response to a question from David Chiaverini of Jefferies, Wang said reported loan yields were affected by interest recoveries and prepayment penalties. Excluding those items, he said loan yields were roughly flat. He added that the company saw a 10-basis-point reduction in deposit costs during the quarter, helped by both pricing and mix.

Wang cautioned that deposit pricing remains competitive. He said the company has approximately $3.3 billion to $3.4 billion of CDs rolling off at a 3.54% rate and expects replacement rates to be slightly higher. Still, he said management believes there is room for margin expansion in the near term, though that room is narrowing.

Wang also said the company’s non-interest-bearing deposit mix, roughly 17%, is projected to remain about where it ended the second quarter. Through the first 21 days of July, he said Cathay had grown deposits by $240 million, distributed mainly among money market, savings and time deposits.

Securities Repositioning Aimed at Future Earnings Management highlighted another securities repositioning during the quarter as part of balance sheet optimization efforts. Liu said the transaction resulted in a $10.6 million loss on sale but is expected to improve future earnings and support margin expansion.

Wang said the company sold $160 million of lower-yielding securities in June and reinvested the proceeds at significantly higher yields, with an expected earn-back period of less than 3.5 years. In response to a question from Matthew Clark of Piper Sandler, Wang said the securities sold in the second quarter were yielding about 3.15%, while the company reinvested about $152 million at approximately 5.31%.

For the year to date, Cathay has sold $371.7 million of lower-yielding securities and reinvested $341.8 million into higher-yielding investments. Wang said the combined repositioning activities have an aggregate earn-back period of approximately 3.1 years and were executed without a meaningful change to the portfolio’s overall duration or credit profile.

The available-for-sale securities portfolio remains defensively positioned, Wang said, with a duration of approximately two years, about two-thirds of projected cash flow expected to return within 12 months and more than 95% backed by U.S. government agencies.

Expenses Rose, Credit Metrics Improved Non-interest expense increased to $92.3 million from $86.7 million in the prior quarter. Wang said the increase was primarily driven by $3.1 million of higher amortization expense tied to low-income housing tax partnerships after receiving updated fund financial statements. Excluding that and other non-core expenses, adjusted non-interest expense was $81.9 million, and the adjusted efficiency ratio was 37.0%, compared with 36.9% in the prior quarter.

Credit quality remained strong, management said. Net charge-offs declined to $1.8 million, classified loans decreased by $10 million and criticized loans improved by $103 million during the quarter. The allowance for loan losses increased $10 million to $219 million, or 1.06% of gross loans, primarily reflecting loan growth.

In response to Gary Tenner of D.A. Davidson, Wang said roughly $5.5 million of the allowance increase was due to loan growth, about $3 million related to specific reserves and another $1.5 million came from an adjustment to a qualitative factor.

Capital Return and Full-Year Guidance Liu said capital management remains a key part of the company’s strategy. During the quarter, Cathay repurchased 242,000 shares at an average cost of $58 per share. The board also approved an increase in the share repurchase authorization from $150 million to $200 million, subject to regulatory approval.

Wang said buyback activity was lighter during the quarter in part because regulatory approval came later in the period. He said the company expects to increase repurchase activity through the rest of the year and maintain more capacity heading into the first quarter than in prior years.

Cathay also plans to redeem approximately $54.1 million of its $119.1 million in outstanding trust-preferred securities, targeting its highest-cost issuances. Management said the move is expected to reduce funding costs and improve recurring earnings.

For the full year, Wang said Cathay continues to expect loan growth of 3.5% to 4.5%. The company lowered its deposit growth outlook to 3% to 4%, citing slower-than-expected first-half growth. Cathay maintained its adjusted non-interest expense growth outlook of 3.5% to 4.5% and now expects an effective tax rate between 21% and 22%.

“Overall, we’re pleased with our performance for the first half of the year,” Liu said, adding that the company is entering the third quarter with “good momentum” while maintaining a disciplined approach to growth, capital and expenses.

About Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY)Cathay General Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, trading on NASDAQ under the symbol CATY. Its principal subsidiary, Cathay Bank, provides a full suite of financial services to commercial, institutional and retail clients. As a community-focused institution, the company emphasizes relationship banking and tailored solutions for businesses and individuals.

Founded in 1962 by a group of Chinese American entrepreneurs, Cathay has expanded from a single branch operation in downtown Los Angeles into one of the largest Asian-American banks in the United States.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Primoris (PRIM) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired Primoris common stock between August 5, 2025 and June 22, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, contact Bragar Eagel & Squire partners Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 355-4648.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Primoris Services Corporation (“Primoris” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PRIM) in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Primoris common stock between August 5, 2025 and June 22, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until September 21, 2026 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
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According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Primoris' cost estimation, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project oversight processes were deficient and failed to provide reliable estimates of the costs and expected profitability of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects; (2) as a result, Primoris systematically underestimated the costs and risks of significant fixed-price renewable energy projects that were experiencing material cost overruns, execution problems, and schedule delays; and (3) accordingly, defendants' statements regarding Primoris' estimating processes, project execution, ability to manage project risk, financial performance, and financial guidance lacked a reasonable basis and omitted material adverse facts. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
On May 5, 2026, Primoris issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Primoris reported results below analyst expectations and slashed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance from $560-$580 million to $480-$500 million. Primoris attributed the reduction to lower renewable energy activity, delayed project starts, and increased costs on renewable energy projects.
On this news, Primoris's stock price fell $101.69 per share, or 50.11%, to close at $101.23 per share on May 6, 2026, thereby injuring investors.
Then, on June 22, 2026, Primoris revealed a series of business updates including the departure of its Chief Operating Officer and a further slash to its financial outlook for the full year of 2026, in part due to “cost overruns and delays” related to six of the Company’s projects. The company also said it anticipates lower revenue and gross profit for full year 2026, primarily driven by lower expected revenue and gross profit in the renewables business, where it now sees full-year revenue at $2.1 billion to $3 billion.
On this news, Primoris’s stock price fell $23.39, or 21.6%, to close at $84.95 per share on June 22, 2026, thereby injuring investors further.
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Century Communities (CCS - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.3 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.37 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +106.35%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this single-family homebuilder would post earnings of $0.61 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.88, delivering a surprise of +44.26%.

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

Century Communities, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry, posted revenues of $927.23 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.86%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1 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.

Century Communities shares have added about 7.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for Century Communities?While Century Communities 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 Century Communities 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 $0.98 on $971 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.84 on $3.77 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 - Home Builders is currently in the bottom 17% 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.

Meritage Homes (MTH - 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 homebuilder is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.30 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -36.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Meritage Homes' revenues are expected to be $1.43 billion, down 12.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Pinnacle Financial (PNFP - Free Report) reported $1.23 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 144%. EPS of $2.50 for the same period compares to $2.00 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.45% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.23 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.46, the EPS surprise was +1.63%.

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.

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 Pinnacle Financial performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Interest Margin: 3.4% versus the four-analyst average estimate of 3.5%.Average balances - Total interest-earning assets: $112.67 billion compared to the $111.82 billion average estimate based on three analysts.Nonaccrual loans: $415 million versus $468.37 million estimated by three analysts on average.Annualized net loan charge-offs to avg. loans: 0.2% versus 0.2% estimated by three analysts on average.Total nonperforming assets: $444 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $500.84 million.Net Interest Income: $956 million versus $965.58 million estimated by four analysts on average.Total noninterest income: $247 million compared to the $263.11 million average estimate based on four analysts.Non-Interest Revenue- Income from equity method investment: $24 million compared to the $24.03 million average estimate based on two analysts.Non-Interest Revenue- Capital markets income: $18 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $14.97 million.Non-Interest Revenue- Income from bank-owned life insurance: $19 million versus $19.9 million estimated by two analysts on average.Non-Interest Revenue- Other non-interest income: $28 million compared to the $26.82 million average estimate based on two analysts.Non-Interest Revenue- Wealth management revenue: $85 million versus $86.1 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Pinnacle Financial here>>>

Shares of Pinnacle Financial have returned +0.8% 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.

On July 22, 2026, Delek Logistics Partners LP (DKL) shares rose 3.6% today, bringing the current price to $57.22. The stock has been quite volatile over the pas

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Onto Innovation (ONTO - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $295.25, demonstrating a -1.27% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.57%.

The maker of semiconductor manufacturing equipment's stock has dropped by 5.33% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 4.82% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Onto Innovation in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 6, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Onto Innovation to post earnings of $1.68 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 34.4%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $325.6 million, indicating a 28.39% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $7.14 per share and a revenue of $1.33 billion, signifying shifts of +44.53% and +32.56%, respectively, from the last year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Onto Innovation should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. 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 has remained steady. At present, Onto Innovation boasts a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

With respect to valuation, Onto Innovation is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 41.9. This expresses no noticeable deviation compared to the average Forward P/E of 41.9 of its industry.

It is also worth noting that ONTO currently has a PEG ratio of 1.22. 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 Nanotechnology was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.22 at yesterday's closing price.

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Stifel Financial: A Wealth Manager’s Stock for Wealth InvestorsRaymond James Financial NYSE: RJF reported record fiscal third-quarter revenue and earnings, citing growth across its wealth management, asset management and banking businesses, continued advisor recruiting momentum and a stronger investment banking environment, though management said capital markets activity remains below normalized levels.

Chief Executive Officer Paul Shoukry said the company generated record quarterly revenues of $3.93 billion, up 16% from the prior-year quarter and 2% from the preceding quarter. Pre-tax income rose 33% year over year and 2% sequentially to $750 million.

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AI Panic Hits Wall Street: 3 Financial Stocks on Sale“Our results for the Q3 were strong and contributed to our record results through the first nine months of the fiscal year,” Shoukry said. He attributed the performance to Raymond James’ long-term growth strategies, diversified business model and conservative management approach.

Chief Financial Officer Butch Oorlog said net income available to common shareholders was $595 million, while earnings per diluted share reached a record $3.01. Adjusted net income available to common shareholders, excluding acquisition-related expenses, was $620 million, resulting in record adjusted earnings per diluted share of $3.14.

Private Client Group assets reach record level 3 Finance Stocks Leaving Coal in Investors StockingsThe Private Client Group ended the quarter with a record $1.86 trillion in client assets under administration, up 9% from the preceding quarter and 18% from a year earlier. Domestic net new assets were $21.7 billion during the quarter, representing a 5.5% annualized growth rate.

Shoukry said Raymond James recruited financial advisors to its domestic independent contractor and employee channels during the quarter with trailing 12-month production totaling $156 million and nearly $23 billion of client assets at their prior firms. Through the first nine months of the fiscal year, the company recruited advisors with $393 million in trailing 12-month production and more than $56 billion in client assets at previous firms.

During the question-and-answer session, Shoukry said the company’s recruiting pipeline remains broad-based across affiliation options and is not tied to a single competitor or market catalyst. He also emphasized advisor retention, saying Raymond James has a 97% advisor satisfaction rate based on company surveys.

“That retention is the foundation for the growth,” Shoukry said. He added that advisors are attracted to the firm’s combination of culture, technology, product capabilities and affiliation choice.

The Private Client Group generated pre-tax income of $423 million on record quarterly net revenues of $2.84 billion. Oorlog said revenues increased 14% year over year, primarily because of higher assets under administration, market appreciation, strong retention and net new assets. Pre-tax income rose 3% from the year-ago period, with revenue growth partly offset by lower interest rates and investments in growth, including recruiting.

Capital Markets improves, but activity remains below normal Raymond James’ Capital Markets segment posted quarterly net revenues of $477 million and pre-tax income of $48 million. Oorlog said revenue rose both year over year and sequentially, largely because of higher M&A and advisory revenue and higher debt underwriting revenue.

Shoukry said investment banking results improved in the quarter, but activity levels remain below what the company would consider a normalized environment, particularly in the middle market and sponsor-driven client segments. He said Raymond James entered the fiscal fourth quarter with an “encouraging pipeline.”

Asked what is needed for activity to return to normalized levels, Shoukry pointed to pent-up demand among financial sponsors, portfolio companies held longer than originally expected and buyer dry powder. He also cited industry-specific issues, including concerns around artificial intelligence in software and fintech, and valuation gaps between buyers and sellers.

“We think that there’s going to be significant room for upside in investment banking,” Shoukry said, while noting that timing remains difficult to predict.

Asset Management boosted by market gains, inflows and Clark Capital The Asset Management segment generated record net revenues of $362 million and pre-tax income of $143 million. Oorlog said results were driven by higher financial assets under management compared with the prior-year quarter, reflecting market appreciation and strong net inflows into Private Client Group fee-based accounts.

Raymond James also completed its acquisition of Clark Capital during the quarter. Shoukry said the acquisition added wealth-focused solutions and approximately $47 billion in combined assets under management and non-discretionary assets to Raymond James’ platform.

In response to an analyst question, Shoukry said Clark Capital is a strong cultural fit and that the company is focused initially on stabilizing the client base and team before pursuing broader revenue synergies.

“Frankly, for the first year or so after you join a family, you really focus on stabilizing your client base, stabilizing your team, and getting everyone comfortable with the new family,” he said.

At the consolidated level, asset management and related administrative fees were $2.08 billion, up 20% from the prior year and 3% from the preceding quarter. Oorlog said fiscal fourth-quarter asset management and related administrative fees are expected to increase approximately 11% from the third-quarter level, primarily because of higher Private Client Group fee-based assets at quarter-end.

Bank loans hit record as securities-based lending grows The bank segment reported net revenues of $488 million and record pre-tax income of $206 million. Oorlog said revenue increased 7% year over year, largely due to net loan growth. The segment also benefited from a loan loss reserve release tied to stronger credit quality as the loan portfolio shifted toward lower-risk securities-based and residential mortgage loans.

Total bank loans ended the quarter at a record $56.2 billion, up 13% from the year-ago quarter and 3% sequentially. Shoukry said growth was driven primarily by securities-based lending balances, which increased more than $6 billion, or 34%, from a year earlier and 8% sequentially.

Oorlog said securities-based loans and residential mortgages represented 64% of total loans held for investment, at approximately 44% and 20% of the total, respectively.

Client domestic cash sweep and Enhanced Savings Program balances ended the quarter at $58.8 billion, up 2% sequentially and 7% year over year. Oorlog said growth in Enhanced Savings Program balances allowed Raymond James to shift part of its cash sweep program balances from its banks to third-party banks.

Combined net interest income and RJBDP fees from third-party banks were $658 million, up 1% from the prior quarter. Oorlog said Raymond James expects that combined figure to be approximately flat in the fiscal fourth quarter, assuming static interest rates and unchanged quarter-end balances, net of fiscal fourth-quarter fee billing collection.

Technology, AI and capital returns remain priorities Management highlighted Raymond James’ technology investments, including more than $1.1 billion in annual technology spending. Shoukry said the company completed the enterprise rollout of Rai, its proprietary AI assistant, after a pilot program and phased deployment.

During the Q&A session, Shoukry said Rai had 6,500 unique users shortly after its June 15 rollout and a 99.5% satisfaction rate. He also said nearly 20,000 people had completed the company’s AI Academy four-course module.

“AI will not replace advisors. Advisors who use AI will replace advisors who do not use AI,” Shoukry said, describing the firm’s goal of helping advisors use AI to spend more time developing client relationships.

Raymond James returned $506 million of capital to shareholders during the quarter through dividends and share repurchases. The company repurchased $400 million of common stock at an average price of $152 per share during the quarter. Over the past 12 months, it repurchased 9.8 million shares for about $1.6 billion and returned nearly $2 billion to common shareholders, including dividends.

Oorlog said Raymond James ended the quarter with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.7% and a total capital ratio of 22.5%, remaining above regulatory requirements. Parent company cash was $2.5 billion, including $1.3 billion above the company’s $1.2 billion target.

Shoukry said Raymond James enters the fiscal fourth quarter with momentum from strong business drivers, recruiting, investment banking pipelines and capital and liquidity to support growth.

About Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF)Raymond James Financial is a diversified financial services firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1962, the company provides a range of services to individual investors, businesses and institutions through a combination of wealth management, capital markets, investment banking, asset management, banking and trust services. Its business model centers on a network of financial advisors and broker-dealer operations that deliver personalized financial planning, investment advisory services and brokerage solutions.

The firm's core offerings include private client wealth management delivered by independent and employee advisors, equity and fixed-income research, institutional sales and trading, and investment banking services such as mergers and acquisitions advisory and capital raising.

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Goosehead Insurance (GSHD - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.49 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +23.08%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurance company would post earnings of $0.2 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.3, delivering a surprise of +50%.

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

Goosehead, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry, posted revenues of $113.39 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.70%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $94.03 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.

Goosehead shares have lost about 27% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for Goosehead?While Goosehead 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.

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Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Goosehead 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 $0.59 on $106.96 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.18 on $418.27 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, Insurance - Multi line is currently in the bottom 32% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 6.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +150.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Oscar Health, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $4.89 billion, up 70.9% from the year-ago quarter.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $17.07, demonstrating a -3.23% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than 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%.

Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 2.02% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 2.55%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.25%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of SoFi Technologies, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on July 29, 2026. On that day, SoFi Technologies, Inc. is projected to report earnings of $0.11 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 37.5%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $1.11 billion, indicating a 29.67% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $0.59 per share and a revenue of $4.66 billion, signifying shifts of +51.28% and +29.85%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for SoFi Technologies, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To 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 ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.21% lower within the past month. At present, SoFi Technologies, Inc. boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Looking at its valuation, SoFi Technologies, Inc. is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 29.81. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 11.

The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 186, finds itself in the bottom 25% echelons of all 250+ industries.

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Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS - Free Report) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.69 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +2.78%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this resort community operator would post FFO of $0.84 per share when it actually produced FFO of $0.84, delivering no surprise.

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

Equity Lifestyle Properties, which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry, posted revenues of $397.82 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.02%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $376.87 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

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

Equity Lifestyle Properties shares have added about 7.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

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

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It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus FFO estimate is $0.79 on $398.99 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.18 on $1.57 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, REIT and Equity Trust - Residential is currently in the top 38% 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, LXP Industrial (LXP - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 29.

This real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +3.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.8% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

LXP Industrial's revenues are expected to be $88.12 million, up 0.5% from the year-ago quarter.

NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the directors and officers of Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH).

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These 3 Stocks Just Got Upgraded—and Could Keep ClimbingKnight-Swift Transportation NYSE: KNX executives said the truckload freight market tightened sharply during the second quarter of 2026, helping drive year-over-year earnings improvement and prompting the company to issue third-quarter adjusted earnings guidance above its second-quarter result.

Chief Executive Officer Adam Miller said spot rates have been “trending well ahead of normal seasonality,” tender rejection rates have reached levels not seen since 2021, and contractual bid activity has become increasingly supportive. He characterized the tightening as “largely supply-driven,” though he said signs of improving demand are beginning to appear.

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Why Goldman Sachs Suddenly Boosted These 3 Trucking StocksMiller said the company’s own tender rejection rates ran at roughly twice the level of public market indications during the second quarter, which he cited as evidence that demand for Knight-Swift’s truckload service offering is outpacing the broader market. He said realized revenue per mile began to recover in the quarter, with revenue per mile accelerating in June as more recent bids took effect. Those bids, he said, largely reflected double-digit percentage pricing gains.

Second-Quarter Earnings Improve Chief Financial Officer Andrew Hess said consolidated revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge, increased 5.5% year over year. GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.26, up 23.8% from the prior-year period, while adjusted earnings per share were $0.63, an 80% increase. Consolidated adjusted operating ratio improved 240 basis points to 91.4%.

Saia Builds Value: Why Its Uptrend Is Set to ContinueHess said the earnings improvement was primarily driven by pricing and network efficiency gains across the company’s asset-based businesses. He said all reportable segments other than Logistics improved their operating margins and income contribution year over year.

The company projected adjusted earnings per share of $0.71 to $0.77 for the third quarter of 2026. Treasurer and Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Brad Stewart said the outlook reflects recent trends in volumes, spot rates, rate activity and driver hiring, as well as expected seasonal patterns in truckload and LTL services.

Truckload Segment Benefits From Pricing and Network Efficiency Knight-Swift’s Truckload segment increased revenue, excluding fuel surcharge, by 2.8% year over year, while adjusted operating income rose 69.4%. Revenue per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions, increased 5.5% for the quarter.

Hess said the company reduced deadhead miles by 140 basis points, improving revenue per total mile. The segment’s adjusted operating ratio improved 360 basis points year over year to 91%, which he said was the best adjusted operating margin for the combined Truckload segment in more than three years.

Rate improvement accelerated in June, Hess said, with Truckload revenue per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharge, up 8.4% year over year and revenue excluding fuel surcharge per tractor up 10.1%. He said results were stronger in the over-the-road service, which he described as the most capacity-constrained portion of the market.

Hess also said U.S. Xpress is making greater rate gains than Knight-Swift’s legacy brands, consistent with the company’s acquisition thesis. He said the U.S. Xpress over-the-road division posted its first profitable quarter since the acquisition.

During the question-and-answer portion of the call, Miller said Knight-Swift started the year with spot market exposure of about 10% and is now in the mid-teens. He said the company is continuing to see mini-bids, turnback bids and project activity as shippers look for capacity.

LTL, Logistics and Intermodal Results Diverge In the LTL segment, revenue excluding fuel surcharge declined 1.4% year over year, driven by a 3.7% decrease in shipments per day as the company metered certain volumes to improve freight mix and network efficiency. Daily tonnage increased 4%, weight per shipment rose 7.9%, and length of haul increased 5.3%.

Revenue per hundredweight, excluding fuel surcharge, declined 4.2%, which Hess attributed to the increase in weight per shipment, while revenue per shipment rose 3.4%. The segment’s adjusted operating ratio improved 100 basis points to 92.1%, and adjusted operating income increased 13.3%.

Hess said LTL demand has been generally stable, with “pockets of improvement” and some indirect benefits from truckload tightness. In response to an analyst question, he said shipments per day improved through the quarter, with year-over-year declines narrowing from 6.5% in April to 3.2% in May and 1.3% in June.

The Logistics segment grew revenue 8.9% year over year, driven by a 29.6% increase in revenue per load, partially offset by a 16.4% decline in load count. Stewart said the company maintained a disciplined approach to profitability and carrier quality. Gross margin declined to 15.4%, down 350 basis points year over year, and the adjusted operating ratio deteriorated 160 basis points to 96.4%.

Intermodal revenue increased 34.9% year over year, with load count up 19.6% and revenue per load up 12.8%. The segment improved its operating ratio by 470 basis points. Stewart said load count improved progressively through the quarter, while core pricing also improved. He said intermodal pricing remains more competitive than truckload, but the company is seeing opportunities from mini-bids, turnback bids and modal conversion.

Regulatory and Legal Changes Seen Tightening Capacity Miller said the company expects ongoing federal efforts to address invalid commercial driver’s licenses, cabotage, non-compliant CDL schools and hours-of-service abuses to continue affecting capacity. He said those initiatives should have an “outsized impact” on the one-way truckload market, particularly among lower-priced capacity.

Miller also discussed the Supreme Court’s Montgomery ruling, saying it could tighten the market further by increasing insurance costs and raising shipper and broker selection standards. He said the ruling should not add cost to Knight-Swift’s asset-based business because of the company’s longstanding safety investments, but could create opportunities as shippers favor quality asset-based capacity.

For brokerage operations, Miller said the ruling could change economic incentives across a large portion of the industry. He said some shippers are asking for higher insurance limits, seeking more information on carrier vetting practices, or requesting the right to approve broker carriers before assignment. He also said Knight-Swift’s brokerage insurance renewal was affected shortly after the ruling, with premium rates increasing to multiples of the prior coverage.

Driver Availability and Capital Structure in Focus Miller said recruiting and retaining quality drivers has become more challenging as market conditions tighten. He said the company is making targeted investments beginning in the third quarter, generally in the form of hiring and productivity incentives, while seeking to preserve margin recovery.

In response to analyst questions, Miller said the current driver labor market differs from 2020 and 2021, when carriers were competing with government stimulus and a tighter overall labor market. He said driver pay increases are expected to be more targeted this cycle, and not as broad-based as in the prior upcycle.

Stewart also reviewed the company’s second-quarter convertible bond issuance. He said Knight-Swift issued bonds at 1% to repay floating-rate debt around 5%, which the company expects to generate approximately $44 million in annual pretax savings after deal costs. The company also used $107 million of proceeds to purchase a call spread, increasing the effective conversion price from roughly $80 per share to $105 per share.

About Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSE:KNX)Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc NYSE: KNX is one of North America's largest asset-based truckload carriers, offering a wide range of transportation and logistics services. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation, each with decades of experience in long-haul dry van and refrigerated freight. Since the merger, Knight-Swift has pursued a growth strategy that includes fleet expansions, targeted acquisitions, and investments in technology to enhance service reliability and network efficiency.

The company's core business activities include full truckload operations for dry van, temperature-controlled and flatbed shipments.

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