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Key Takeaways RCL plans to grow its exclusive destination portfolio from two to eight by 2028.Perfect Day at CocoCay is delivering ticket price uplift and higher onboard spending.Beach Clubs are set to boost shore-excursion revenues while supporting margin expansion.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL - Free Report) is doubling down on a strategy that extends its competitive moat well beyond the ship to exclusive land-based destinations. Management sees these proprietary experiences, from Perfect Day at CocoCay to the new Royal Beach Clubs, as a core driver of pricing power, higher onboard monetization and market share gains.

On the third-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Jason Liberty highlighted that the company will expand its exclusive destination portfolio from two to eight by 2028, including new developments like Royal Beach Club Santorini, Paradise Island and Perfect Day Mexico. This aggressive build-out is part of RCL’s “commercial flywheel,” a model designed to deepen loyalty, attract new cruisers and keep guests spending inside its ecosystem.

Early results support the strategy’s potential. Perfect Day at CocoCay has been a powerful engine of ticket price uplift and incremental onboard spend, while Beach Clubs are expected to skew toward shore-excursion-driven revenues, further supporting yield diversification.

Notably, these privately controlled experiences also give RCL better control over margins compared with third-party ports, a meaningful lever as it targets sustained margin expansion and high-teen ROIC in the coming years.

While near-term weather disruptions, such as the temporary closure of Labadee, can create noise, management emphasized that demand for Caribbean itineraries featuring exclusive stops remains robust. 
RCL’s destination strategy is not just about new thrills; it is a capital-efficient revenue model that strengthens pricing, loyalty and competitive differentiation. Exclusive destinations look well-positioned to become the company’s next major revenue engine.

Competitive Landscape: How Rivals Approach Private DestinationsWhile Royal Caribbean is rapidly scaling its portfolio of exclusive destinations, two major cruise competitors are pursuing similar strategies, though with less scope and differentiation today.

Carnival Corporation (CCL - Free Report) has invested in private ports such as Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic and Mahogany Bay in Honduras, which have supported onboard spending and itinerary appeal. However, Carnival’s development pace has been slower and its properties lack the broad, high-end experience ecosystem that RCL is building. Carnival has focused more on improving its core fleet and balance sheet rather than large-scale exclusive destination expansion, potentially giving RCL a strategic advantage in pricing power.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH - Free Report) operates Great Stirrup Cay and Harvest Caye, both successful private destinations that enhance onboard revenues and guest satisfaction. Yet Norwegian’s geographic footprint is narrower and it has not announced a comparable expansion roadmap. This creates room for RCL to widen the differentiation gap through scale, variety and loyalty monetization.
In the battle for pricing premium and loyalty retention, exclusive destinations may become the decisive competitive edge.

RCL’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Royal Caribbean have gained 6.5% in the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 0.9%.

RCL Six-Month Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, RCL trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14.45X, below the industry’s average of 15.64X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RCL’s 2025 and 2026 earnings implies a year-over-year uptick of 32.54% and 14.52%, respectively. EPS estimates for 2025 have remained unchanged in the past seven days.

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

Key Takeaways FIX's record backlog, data-center strength and inorganic moves fuel faster growth but at a premium valuation.EME's U.K. exit and $12.6B RPOs boost U.S. focus and stability, though its growth cadence is moderating.EPS trends and ROE strongly favor FIX, while EME offers steadier execution at a relative valuation discount.
The multi-year tailwinds surrounding the public infrastructure market and private non-residential market are boding well for firms operating in this space, like Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX - Free Report) and EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) .

Amid a favorable federal and state funding environment, the two back-to-back Fed rate cuts are acting as a catalyst in boosting prospects further. After a 0.25 percentage point rate cut on Sept. 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve again pulled down the interest rate by another 25 basis points on Oct. 29, moving the targeted benchmark between 3.75% and 4.00%. With another expected rate cut in December 2025 and two more by June 2026 (per Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius), the growth optimism surrounding the economy is in favor of the companies, as mentioned above, operating in the commercial and industrial infrastructure markets.

Comfort Systems is currently invested in grabbing onto opportunities for large-scale projects, increasing the revenue visibility and utilizing the additional cash flow for inorganic growth initiatives. On the other hand, EMCOR is currently working on divesting its U.K. Building Services segment and shifting its focus entirely to its highly profitable U.S. markets.

Let’s dive deep and closely compare the fundamentals of the two stocks to determine which one is a better investment now.

The Case for Comfort Systems StockThis Texas-based heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical contracting service provider is gaining from a robust public spending scenario in the United States, mainly due to its exposure to large-scale projects. Major trends are witnessed across the Technology sector due to increased demand for data center and chip manufacturing-related activities. So far in 2025, the Technology sector contributed 42% of the total revenues, reflecting growth from 32% a year ago.

As of Sept. 30, 2025, the company had a record backlog of $9.38 billion, with a same-store backlog of $9.2 billion, indicating year-over-year increases of 65.1% and 62%, respectively. Currently, with the Fed interest rate going down, lower financing costs are expected to spur investments in the large-scale projects across markets that are served by Comfort Systems. Besides, the company’s disciplined bidding efforts and continued innovation in automation and AI-driven fabrication are added tailwinds.

Apart from market tailwinds, FIX’s inorganic growth efforts are also notable aspects. On Oct. 1, 2025, FIX acquired two electrical companies based in Western Michigan and Southern Florida, FZ Electrical and Meisner Electric, respectively. These acquisitions are expected to enhance Comfort Systems' market presence across industrial and health care capabilities, and combinedly are expected to deliver more than $200 million of incremental annual revenues and $15-$20 million of incremental annual EBITDA. During the first nine months of 2025, the company’s revenues grew 25.1% year over year, with the acquisitions of Right Way, Century, Summit and J&S contributing about 2.3% to the uptrend.

The Case for EMCOR StockThis Connecticut-based infrastructure service provider is also banking on the robust trends in the United States public infrastructure market. Its two major segments, the US Electrical and Mechanical Construction and Facilities Services segments, are consistently displaying significant strength amid positive market fundamentals. During the first nine months of 2025, the revenues from the U.S. Electrical Construction and the U.S. Mechanical Construction segments grew year over year by 54.1% to $3.71 billion and 7.6% to $5.11 billion, respectively.

As of Sept. 30, 2025, Remaining Performance Obligations (RPOs) were $12.61 billion, indicating 29% year-over-year growth and 25% from Dec. 31, 2024. Increased activity within the network and communications sector, mainly driven by data center construction projects demand trends, with other sectors including healthcare, commercial, manufacturing and industrial, and the high-tech manufacturing sectors are boding well. The diversity in EMCOR’s RPOs is stabilizing its revenue visibility and profitability structure despite ongoing macro uncertainties.

Besides the market’s favorable fundamentals, EME is currently focusing on divesting its U.K. business and streamlining its U.S. operations for better execution across highly profitable markets. In September 2025, EMCOR announced the divestiture of its U.K. Building Services segment, which is expected to be complete by the end of 2025, upon U.K. regulatory approval. The proceeds from this transaction are expected to be about $255 million. By redirecting U.K. sale proceeds into strategic M&A, prefabrication capacity and U.S. project expansion, EMCOR strengthens its competitive edge in sectors offering not just growth but durability.

Stock Performance & ValuationAs witnessed from the chart below, in the past six months, Comfort Systems’ share price performance stands significantly above EMCOR’s and the broader Construction sector.

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Considering valuation, over the last five years, Comfort Systems has been trading above EMCOR on a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio basis.

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Overall, from these technical indicators, it can be deduced that FIX stock offers an incremental growth trend but with a premium valuation, while EME stock offers a diminishing growth trend with a discounted valuation.

Comparing EPS Estimate Trends: FIX vs. EMEThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIX’s 2025 EPS indicates 80.2% year-over-year growth, with the 2026 estimate indicating an increase of 16.4%. The 2025 and 2026 EPS estimates have moved up in the past 30 days by 13.7% and 20.1%, respectively.

FIX's EPS Trend

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EME’s 2025 earnings estimates implies year-over-year growth of 17.3%, while the same for 2026 indicates an improvement of 8.6%. Its 2025 and 2026 EPS estimates have trended upward over the past 30 days by 0.2% and 1.2%, respectively.

EME's EPS Trend

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Return on Equity (ROE) of FIX & EME StocksComfort Systems’ trailing 12-month ROE of 43.6% significantly exceeds EMCOR’s average, underscoring its efficiency in generating shareholder returns.

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Which Stock to Choose: FIX or EME?Comfort Systems’ exposure to fast-growing technology, data-center and chip-fabrication markets is encouraging, given its backlog growth trends discussed above. Besides, its disciplined M&A, including recent electrical-services acquisitions, further strengthens its prospects in an already growing market. On the other hand, EMCOR remains a high-quality operator with strong fundamentals, supported by robust U.S. demand across electrical, mechanical, communications, healthcare and industrial markets. Its diversified RPO base and strategic divestiture of its U.K. segment should sharpen its U.S. focus and enhance long-term profitability.

Thus, it can be deduced that FIX, which currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), offers superior growth momentum and operational leverage, while EME, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), offers a more modest growth trajectory at a discounted valuation.

Summing up, based on the fundamentals discussed and technical indicators, Comfort Systems stock is comparatively a better investment option over EMCOR stock now. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Key Takeaways KSS beat Q3 revenue and EPS estimates despite year-over-year declines in both metrics.Kohl's raised its fiscal 2025 outlook for net sales, comparable sales and operating margin.Full-year EPS guidance increased to $1.25-$1.45, well above the company's earlier projection.
Kohl's Corporation ((KSS - Free Report) ) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while both decreased from the year-ago period’s actuals.

Kohl's posted earnings of 10 cents per share, down from 20 cents in the year-ago quarter. Nevertheless, the bottom line outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 19 cents.

Total revenues were $3,575 million, down 3.6% from the prior-year quarter’s $3,710 million. However, the top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,486 million. The company’s net sales fell 2.8% to $3,407 million, while other revenues fell 17.2% to $168 million. We note that comparable sales dipped 1.7% year over year. We expected comparable sales to decrease 4.6%.

Kohl’s Quarterly Margin HighlightsKohl's gross margin expanded 51 basis points (bps) to 39.6% in the reported quarter. We expected a gross margin decrease of 10 bps. SG&A expenses dropped 2.1% to $1,263 million. As a percentage of total revenues, SG&A expenses increased 55 bps to 35.3%. We anticipated SG&A expenses, as a percentage of net sales, to increase 60 bps.

KSS posted an adjusted operating income of $77 million, down from $98 million in the year-ago period. The operating income margin was 2.2%.

KSS’ Financial Health Snapshot & Other UpdatesKohl's ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $144 million and shareholders’ equity of $3,930 million.

For the nine months of fiscal 2025 ending Nov. 1, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $630 million. Management expects capital expenditures of $400 million for fiscal 2025.

On Nov. 12, 2025, Kohl’s declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12.50 cents per share, payable Dec. 24, to its shareholders of record as of Dec. 10.

What to Expect From KSS in FY25?For fiscal 2025, Kohl’s now expects net sales to decline 3.5-4%, an improvement from its prior forecast of a 5-6% drop. Comparable sales are projected to fall 2.5-3%, compared with the earlier outlook of a 4-5% decline.

The company now anticipates an adjusted operating margin of 3.1-3.2%, up from the previously projected range of 2.5-2.7%. Full-year EPS is now estimated at $1.25-$1.45, significantly higher than the earlier guidance of 50 cents to 80 cents.

This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company’s shares have gained 13.7% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 24.7%.

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Stocks to ConsiderUlta Beauty, Inc. ((ULTA - Free Report) ) operates as a specialty beauty retailer in the United States, Mexico and Kuwait. At present, Ulta Beauty carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The consensus estimate for Ulta Beauty’s current fiscal-year sales implies growth of 6.8%, from the year-ago figures. ULTA delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 16.3%, on average.

Five Below, Inc. ((FIVE - Free Report) ) operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States. It has a Zacks Rank #2 at present. Five Below delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 50.5%, on average.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies an increase of 16.2% and 1.2%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.

Ross Stores, Inc. ((ROST - Free Report) ), operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. It carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. Ross Stores delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.7%, on average.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ross Stores’ current fiscal-year sales implies an increase of 4.9%, from the prior-year levels.

Key Takeaways Burlington Stores' Q3 earnings beat estimates with revenues up 7.1% year over year.Margin gains from merchandising and execution drove raised Q4 and full-year earnings guidance.The company kept its Q4 comp-sales outlook while highlighting strong store openings and margin progress.
Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL - Free Report) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein both revenues and earnings grew year over year. Top line lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate and bottom line surpassed the same.

Store traffic softened after the back-to-school period due to unusually warm weather in key markets, but comparable sales trends strengthened once temperatures cooled, with this positive momentum continuing into November.

The company delivered strong margin and earnings performance for the quarter, driven by effective merchandising and operational execution that helped offset tariff-related pressures. This outperformance is being incorporated into the company’s updated full-year earnings outlook.

Improving margin and expense trends have also led the company to raise its earnings expectations for the fourth quarter, resulting in a further increase to its full-year guidance. Despite recent sales momentum, BURL is maintaining its previously issued fiscal fourth-quarter comparable sales outlook due to challenging prior-year comparisons.

The company remains encouraged by the performance of its new store opening program, weather-adjusted comparable sales growth and the rapid progress being made in margin expansion. The long-term objective of reaching approximately $1.6 billion in operating income by fiscal 2028 remains on track.

More on Burlington Stores’ Q3 Financial ResultsBurlington Stores reported adjusted earnings of $1.80 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.59. The bottom line rose 16.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Total revenues of $2,710.4 million jumped 7.1% from the prior-year quarter and lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,711 million. Net revenues climbed nearly 7.1% to $2,706 million, while other revenues fell 1.9% to $4.4 million. The company’s comparable store sales increased 1% year over year. Our model anticipated a 1.5% rise in comparable store sales for the fiscal third quarter.

Insight Into BURL’s MarginsThe gross margin was 44.2%, up 30 basis points from the third quarter of fiscal 2024. This also surpassed our estimate of gross margin of 43.6%. Merchandise margin rose 10 basis points and freight costs improved 20 basis points.

Adjusted selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses rose 7.8% year over year to $733.7 million. Adjusted SG&A, excluding $11 million in costs related to bankruptcy-acquired leases in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, represented 26.7% of net sales compared with 26.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, a 20-basis-point improvement. We estimated adjusted SG&A expenses, as a percentage of net sales, to be 27.4%.

Product sourcing costs were $214 million, up from $209 million in the year-ago quarter. As a percentage of net sales, this represents a 40-basis-point decline. Such costs comprise the processing goods costs via the supply chain and buying expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 11.5% from the third quarter of fiscal 2024 to $255.2 million, excluding $11 million of expenses related to the bankruptcy-acquired leases. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 80 basis points year over year. Adjusted EBIT was $155.9 million, up 10.3% from the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBIT margin increased 60 basis points year over year.

BURL’s Financial Snapshot: Cash, Debt and EquityThe company ended the reported quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $584.1 million, long-term debt of $2.02 billion and stockholders’ equity of $1.53 billion. BURL exited the fiscal third quarter with total liquidity of $1.53 billion, consisting of $584 million in unrestricted cash and $948 million of availability under its ABL facility.

Total outstanding debt at quarter-end was $2.04 billion, including $1.72 billion under the Term Loan facility, $297 million in Convertible Notes and no borrowings on the ABL facility.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the company repurchased 213,972 shares of its common stock for $61 million under the share repurchase program. At the end of the fiscal third quarter, $444 million remained authorized under the current repurchase program.

BURL’s Q4 GuidanceFor the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the company currently estimates total sales will rise 7% to 9%, reflecting comparable store sales growth of 0% to 2%. The company now expects adjusted EBIT margin to increase 30-50 basis points from last year, compared with its prior outlook for a margin range from a decline of 10 basis points to an increase of 30 basis points. The current outlook excludes approximately $7 million of expenses related to bankruptcy-acquired leases in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and $5 million incurred in the prior period.

Adjusted EPS is currently expected to range from $4.50 to $4.70 compared with $4.13 last year and the previous estimate of $4.30 to $4.60. The current outlook excludes $5 million of anticipated net-of-tax expenses related to bankruptcy-acquired leases in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and $4 million incurred in the prior period.

Fiscal 2025 View for BURLFor fiscal 2025 (the 52 weeks ending Jan. 31, 2026), the company now expects total sales to grow approximately 8%, on top of the 11% increase recorded for the 52 weeks ended Feb. 1, 2025. This compares with its prior outlook for a 7-8% increase.

This outlook assumes comparable store sales growth of 1% to 2%, following a 4% increase in the prior 52-week period. Capital expenditures, net of landlord allowances, are projected to be approximately $950 million, and the company plans to open 104 net new stores.

Adjusted EBIT margin is now expected to improve 60-70 basis points from the prior fiscal year, compared with the earlier outlook calling for an improvement of 20-40 basis points, excluding $34 million of anticipated costs associated with bankruptcy-acquired leases in fiscal 2025 and $16 million incurred in fiscal 2024.

Adjusted EPS is now projected to be between $9.69 and $9.89, up from the previous forecast of $9.19-$9.59 and above the $8.35 earned last year. This excludes $26 million, net of tax, of expected expenses related to bankruptcy-acquired leases in fiscal 2025 and assumes a share count of approximately 64 million.

BURL Stock Past Three-Month Performance

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In the past three months, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company has gained 1.9% against the industry’s 0.1% decline.

Key PicksWe have highlighted three better-ranked stocks, namely, Ross Stores Inc. (ROST - Free Report) , Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) , and American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO - Free Report) .

Ross Stores operates as an off-price retailer of apparel and home accessories. It currently has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ross Stores’ current fiscal-year earnings and revenues implies a decline of 0.8% and growth of 4.9%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. ROST delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 6.7%.

Boot Barn operates as a lifestyle retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories. It currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s fiscal 2026 earnings and sales implies growth of 20.5% and 16.2%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. Boot Barn delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 5.4%.

American Eagle is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories and footwear. It carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Eagle's current fiscal-year earnings and sales indicates declines of 35.6% and 0.1%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals. AEO delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 30.3%.

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Intertek Group plc (OTCPK:IKTSY) Q3 2025 Sales Call November 25, 2025 4:30 AM EST

Company Participants

André Lacroix - CEO & Director

Conference Call Participants

Rory Mckenzie - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Suhasini Varanasi - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Allen Wells - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
James Clark - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Virginia Montorsi - BofA Securities, Research Division
Annelies Vermeulen - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
William Kirkness - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC., Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Intertek November 2025 Trading Update.

[Operator Instructions] I would like to remind all participants that this call is being recorded, questions will follow after the presentation.

I will now hand over to Andre Lacroix, Chief Executive Officer, to start the presentation. Thank you.

André Lacroix
CEO & Director

Good morning to you all, and thanks for joining us on our call. I have with me Colm Deasy, our CFO; and Denis Moreau, our VP of Investor Relations. There are essentially 5 key takeaways from our call today regarding our July-October trading statement.

First, we have benefited from a robust growth in our 2 highest margin division, Consumer Products and Corporate Assurance in the July-October period, where we've delivered a 5.8% like-for-like revenue growth on a combined basis despite a very demanding base last year. Second, we saw trading momentum improve in Industry & Infrastructure with a strong acceleration in Minerals and a good pickup in Building and Construction. Third, important message on Transportation Technology, the restructuring in the automotive sector in Q3 results in double-digit negative like-for-like revenue growth in Transportation Technology. The group like-for-like performance in July, October ex Transportation Technology was in line with the run rate we had in the first half.

Of course, we continue to invest in growth

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#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.93% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

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

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

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

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

Stock to Watch: Sanmina (SANM - Free Report) Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Sanmina Corporation is a global provider of electronics contract manufacturing services. It focuses on engineering and fabricating complex components and also on providing complete end-to-end supply chain solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers across various end markets, including industrial, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive, communications and cloud infrastructure.

SANM is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. SANM has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 59.6% for the current fiscal year.

Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $2.70 to $9.64 per share. SANM also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.4%.

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

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It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.

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

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

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

Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.

Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.

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

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.93% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

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

That's where the Style Scores come in.

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

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

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

Stock to Watch: Jack Henry (JKHY - Free Report) Monett, MO-based Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. commonly known as JHA caters to community banks by offering technology solutions and payment processing services. The company’s products are available via its three business brands:

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

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. JKHY has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 3.4% for the current fiscal year.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.23 to $6.45 per share. JKHY also boasts an average earnings surprise of +15%.

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

It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.

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

It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

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

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

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.93% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

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

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

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

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

Stock to Watch: Genpact (G - Free Report) Hamilton, Bermuda-based Genpact manages business processes for companies around the world. The company combines process expertise, information technology and analytical capabilities with operational insight and experience in diverse industries to provide a wide range of services using its global delivery platform.

G is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. G has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 9.8% for the current fiscal year.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.06 to $3.60 per share. G also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.5%.

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

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

It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.

VGM ScoreIf you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

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

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.93% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

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

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

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

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

Stock to Watch: Boston Scientific (BSX - Free Report) Headquartered in Natick, MA and founded in 1979, Boston Scientific Corporation manufactures medical devices and products used in various interventional medical specialties worldwide. The company has adopted the organic as well as inorganic routes for success.

BSX is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. BSX has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 21.1% for the current fiscal year.

11 analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $3.04 per share. BSX also boasts an average earnings surprise of +7.4%.

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

Key Takeaways ADI posts strong Q3 gains across industrial, automotive, communications and consumer segments.ADI sees demand from automation, 5G, broadband, ADAS and consumer devices driving growth momentum.TXN grows its analog segment but faces China exposure and slow automotive recovery alongside valuation
Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) and Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) are two of the most prominent semiconductor manufacturers in the analog signal processing space that serve industrial, automotive and consumer electronic industry applications.

With the recent boom in the semiconductor industry, the question remains: Which stock has more upside potential? Let us break down their fundamentals, growth prospects, market challenges and valuation to determine which offers a more compelling investment case.

The Case for ADI StockADI is benefiting from its strong market position in high-performance analog systems, especially in the industrial, communications infrastructure and consumer markets. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, ADI’s industrial, automotive, communications and consumer segments grew 22.9%, 22.4%, 40.5% and 21.3%, respectively.

ADI’s industrial segment is showing a double-digit growth rate on the back of demand growth from instrumentation, automation, healthcare, aerospace and defense, and energy management companies, as discussed on its earnings call. ADI expects its automation business to double by 2030, which would be the major driving factor in this segment.

Analog Devices’ communications segment benefits from traction in 5G, satellite and terrestrial broadband, optical and cable networking equipment for data center, carrier and data storage. ADI’s consumer segment is experiencing traction across handsets, gaming, hearables and wearables categories.

ADI’s automotive segment is growing on the back of next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, power management and connectivity. The strong top-line growth is also helping ADI to broaden its margin, given its controlled expenditure on overhead, R&D, and SG&A, improving its operating margin and cost structure.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADI’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 margins are expected to grow 21.5% and 18.5%, respectively. The estimate for ADI’s fiscal 2025 earnings has remained unchanged for the past 60 days, while the estimate for ADI’s 2026 earnings has been revised downward in the past 30 days.

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The Case for TXN StockTexas Instruments’ analog segment grew 16% year over year to reach $3.73 billion in the third quarter of 2025. This massive growth has been on the back of the ongoing semiconductor cycle recovery in industrial, personal electronics, enterprise systems, and communications end markets.

To keep its dominance across industries, the emergence of 5G technology, AI and high performance computing space, TXN is prioritizing chip manufacturing under its internal manufacturing facilities instead of relying on outside foundries. The company aims to manufacture more than 95% of its wafers internally by 2030.

By building its internal manufacturing, the company will gain better control over production, quality and costs. Texas Instruments has been awarded up to $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding, with total benefits from the program expected to reach $7.5 billion to $9.5 billion over its lifetime.

However, Texas Instruments faces significant exposure to geopolitical risks, particularly in China, which accounted for approximately 20% of its 2024 revenues. While the company reported growth in China, rising geopolitical tensions and potential trade restrictions could impact future performance.

Furthermore, slow recovery across the automotive end market might hurt Texas Instruments’ overall growth prospects. Its automotive segment is recovering slowly compared to other markets. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TXN’s 2025 and 2026 revenues indicates year-over-year growth of 13% and 6.7%, respectively. The consensus mark for EPS suggests a robust year-over-year improvement of 5% for 2025 and 9.3% for 2026.

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ADI vs. TXN: Price Performance and ValuationYear to date, TXN shares have declined 14% compared with the 12.7% growth in ADI shares.

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On the valuation front, ADI trades at a forward 12-month P/S multiple of 9.56X, significantly higher than Texas Instruments’ 7.81X.

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Conclusion: ADI vs. TXNAlthough both TXN and ADI are established players in the analog signal processing space, TXN is facing multiple near-term headwinds like geopolitical risks and slow recovery in the automotive end market. This is not the case for ADI, which is performing extraordinarily well at present.

ADI carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), making it a clear winner over TXN, which has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) at present.

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

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Perrigo Company plc (“Perrigo” or “the Company”) (NYSE: PRGO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between February 27, 2025 and November 4, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before January 16, 2026.

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

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. The baby formula business Perrigo acquired from Nestlé suffered from serious underinvestment in repairs, maintenance, and operational optimization. The Company would be required to make large investments and expenditures beyond the cost estimates it shared with investors to fix the baby formula business’s problems. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Perrigo, investors suffered damages.

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Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.

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

It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.

What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

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

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

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

#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.93% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

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

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

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

Stock to Watch: Align Technology (ALGN - Free Report) Align Technology, based in California, manufactures and markets a system of clear aligner therapy, intra-oral scanners and CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) digital services used in dentistry, orthodontics, and dental records storage. The clear aligner system corrects malocclusion using nearly invisible and removable appliances that gently move the tooth to a desired final position.

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

Momentum investors should take note of this Medical stock. ALGN has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 5.9% over the past four weeks.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.14 to $10.21 per share. ALGN also boasts an average earnings surprise of +3.8%.

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

For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.

The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.

Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.

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

Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Growth ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

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

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

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.93% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.

That's where the Style Scores come in.

To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

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

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

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

Stock to Watch: Cencora (COR - Free Report) Cencora, formerly AmerisourceBergen, is one of the largest pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare solutions providers globally. The company operates two segments: U.S. Healthcare Solutions and International Healthcare Solutions. Its scale in pharmaceutical distribution — spanning branded, generics, and specialty products — positions it at the core of the U.S. healthcare system, serving retail pharmacies, hospitals, physician practices, and specialty clinics.

COR is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Medical stock. COR has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 10.8% over the past four weeks.

Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.26 to $17.63 per share. COR also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.5%.

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

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Key Takeaways PBR is delaying up to four drilling contracts for the Buzios field, pushing awards into 2026.The move reflects shifting global oil dynamics and gives PBR more time to study the reservoir.PBR is pressuring contractors to cut costs as suppliers revise offers through the end of 2025.
Petrobras (PBR - Free Report) , Brazil’s state-controlled integrated oil and gas company, is reportedly delaying the awarding of up to four key drilling contracts for its largest offshore oil field, Buzios. According to Bloomberg News, this move, which likely pushes the contract finalizations into 2026, reflects the company's evolving strategy and a changing global oil landscape. The delay is particularly significant as traders closely monitor Brazil's production amid an emerging global crude glut, which has led to a shift in drilling priorities and expectations.

Petrobras and the Buzios Field: A Critical Asset for Brazil's Oil IndustryBuzios is one of the most productive offshore oil fields in the world, having recently surpassed a milestone of producing over a million barrels of oil per day. As one of PBR’s key assets, Buzios holds the potential to significantly impact Brazil's oil output in the coming years, with projections indicating it could double the output by the end of the decade. The delayed drilling contracts are central to PBR’s long-term strategy to maintain its position as one of the world's top oil producers.

This decision to delay comes as the global oil market faces numerous challenges, including fluctuating prices, increasing costs and competition from cheaper onshore oil sources. Despite these pressures, PBR remains committed to optimizing its drilling operations to ensure the field reaches its peak production capacity. According to Bloomberg, the delay also provides Petrobras with additional time to gain more knowledge about the Buzios reservoir, enhancing its ability to locate future wells more effectively.

Global Oil Supply and Demand: Impact on PBR’s StrategyThe timing of PBR’s decision coincides with a larger shift in the global oil market. The International Energy Agency (“IEA”) recently reported that crude oil supply worldwide is expected to exceed demand by over four million barrels per day in the coming year. This oversupply could further pressure global oil prices, which have been struggling due to factors such as reduced demand and increased production from non-OPEC countries.

As global oil traders keep a close watch on Brazil’s output, PBR is taking a cautious approach to its drilling strategy. The company’s focus on ensuring its offshore drilling operations remain competitive and cost-effective is a critical part of maintaining profitability amid market volatility. The ongoing review of its drilling contracts for Buzios highlights PBR’s commitment to maximizing its resource extraction while navigating the challenges posed by a global oversupply of oil.

Contractor Pressure: PBR’s Focus on Cost OptimizationPBR has also been working closely with its contractors to reduce costs, which is an essential factor in maintaining profitability in an era of low oil prices. According to industry analysts, the company has been pressuring suppliers to cut costs to ensure that the drilling contracts remain financially viable, even in a difficult market environment.

Bloomberg's report indicates that Petrobras has granted contractors until the end of 2025 to revise their offers for the drilling contracts. This extended timeline gives contractors additional flexibility to adjust their proposals in light of the evolving economic conditions, such as increasing rig leasing costs and the potential for lower oil prices.

Future of Offshore Drilling: Valaris and Other Key PlayersAs Petrobras moves toward finalizing its drilling contracts for the Buzios field, the offshore drilling market as a whole is entering a period of transition. Offshore rig contractors, such as Valaris Ltd. (VAL - Free Report) , have indicated that Brazil will play a crucial role in the global offshore drilling market over the next several years. According to Valaris' quarterly earnings presentation, Brazil is expected to contribute nearly a third of global drillship demand through 2029.

Despite the current slowdown in offshore drilling activity, the market is expected to improve in 2026, as oil prices stabilize and demand for drilling rigs picks up once again. This trend is expected to lead to an increase in the cost of leasing drilling units, which will impact PBR and other oil operators who rely on offshore rigs for exploration and extraction.

PBR’s decision to delay the award of its drilling contracts may also be influenced by these market trends. By waiting until 2026 to finalize the contracts, Petrobras positions itself to secure more favorable terms with contractors as market conditions improve and the cost of offshore drilling rigs increases. This strategic delay could help Petrobras ensure that its Buzios field development remains financially viable, even in a competitive and fluctuating market.

Implications for the Oil Services IndustryThe delay in awarding drilling contracts for Buzios has far-reaching implications for the wider oil services industry. The contracts represent a key source of future revenues for drillship operators, who rely on long-term agreements with oil companies like Petrobras to maintain their operations. In turn, the suppliers of subsea equipment and other offshore technologies also depend on these contracts for sustained business.

As PBR continues its review of drilling contracts and suppliers revise their proposals, the oil services industry will be closely monitoring the situation. Any significant changes to the terms of the contracts, such as cost reductions or changes in the timing of contract awards, could have a ripple effect on the broader offshore drilling market.

Conclusion: A Strategic Delay in a Changing MarketPBR’s decision to delay drilling contract awards for its Buzios field until 2026 is a reflection of broader trends in the global oil market. As Petrobras works to optimize operations and adjust to a changing economic environment, its strategic decisions will play a pivotal role in shaping Brazil's future oil output. The Buzios field, a cornerstone of Brazil’s oil production, will continue to be a focus for both Petrobras and the global oil market as it works to navigate the complexities of a global oil surplus and fluctuating market conditions.

This delay in awarding contracts also serves as a reminder of the complexities that oil companies face as they navigate the balance between production optimization, cost reduction and market realities. PBR’s cautious and calculated approach may ultimately serve to strengthen its position as a leading player in the global oil market, ensuring that operations remain competitive and sustainable in the years to come.

PBR's Zacks Rank & Key PicksCurrently, PBR and VAL have a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) each.

Investors interested in the energy sector might look at some better-ranked stocks like USA Compression Partners (USAC - Free Report) and Oceaneering International (OII - Free Report) , which sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

USA Compression Partners is valued at $2.9 billion. The company is a leading provider of natural gas compression services in the United States. USA Compression Partners specializes in the design, operation and maintenance of compression equipment for the energy sector, focusing on helping customers optimize their natural gas infrastructure.

Oceaneering International is valued at $2.41 billion. The company is a global provider of engineered services and products to the offshore energy, aerospace and defense industries. Oceaneering International specializes in underwater robotics, remotely operated vehicles and subsea engineering solutions for offshore oil and gas exploration and production.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2022, when Europe faced a major energy crisis due to a sharp decline in gas imports from Russia, France had to increase its imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ensure its own energy security and contribute to that of Europe. To this end, and at the request of the authorities, TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) provided France, at its own expense and without any public subsidies, with a LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in the port of Le Havre.

This terminal acted as a “safety net,” with its additional gas import capacity proving potentially very useful in the event of significant consumption peaks caused by winter weather conditions or geopolitical tensions. In doing so, TotalEnergies made a full contribution to the country’s energy sovereignty in a highly tense and uncertain context.

Now that gas supply conditions in France and Europe have stabilized, the Company notes that the floating LNG terminal in Le Havre is no longer necessary, as evidenced by its lack of use and as observed by the Rouen Administrative Court in its decision of October 16, 2025.

In this context, TotalEnergies has decided to demobilize its LNG FSRU in Le Havre.

TotalEnergies, the world’s third largest LNG player

TotalEnergies is the world’s third largest LNG player with a global portfolio of 40 Mt/y in 2024 thanks to its interests in liquefaction plants in all geographies. The Company benefits from an integrated position across the LNG value chain, including production, transportation, access to more than 20 Mt/y of regasification capacity in Europe, trading, and LNG bunkering. TotalEnergies’ ambition is to increase the share of natural gas in its sales mix to close to 50% by 2030, to reduce carbon emissions and eliminate methane emissions associated with the gas value chain, and to work with local partners to promote the transition from coal to natural gas.

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.

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The housing market is still in rough shape, impacting performance for all companies in the sector—from homebuilders to home improvement companies. However, it may be on track for a recovery, as easing interest rates and home prices have triggered a slow trickle of improvement that is expected to strengthen in 2026.

Inspire Medical Systems' stock recently saw a significant surge, reacting to news that appears to be important. But does the increase from yesterday indicate that this is a good time to buy, or are we merely trying to catch a falling knife?

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OnAudience (www.onaudience.com), a global data provider specializing in data-driven audience solutions which gathers data from over 200 markets, today announces its new partnership with Amazon Ads, enabling brands and agencies to licence custom AI-generated OnAudience segments - as well as standard taxonomy-based segments - directly inside Amazon’s advertising ecosystem.

This integration empowers advertisers using the Amazon DSP to deploy hyper-targeted, privacy-compliant custom segments created in seconds via OnAudience’s proprietary AI Audiences tool. It enables marketers to reach mobile, desktop, or CTV audiences across Amazon's Owned & Operated channels and premium 3P supply partnerships.

Harnessing AI to deliver precision, scale and speed

Creating effective audience segments has long been a time-intensive, complex task for agencies and advertisers navigating thousands of possible segments. OnAudience’s AI Audience tool changes that dynamic by enabling users to submit a simple campaign brief and automatically generate an optimised audience segment - leveraging large-language-model capabilities and processing millions of data points for granular targeting.

Key features of the integration include:

Rapid Segment Creation – Convert briefing text into tailored audience segments in seconds, dramatically reducing time to campaign launch.

AI-Driven Targeting Precision at Scale – Generate high-fidelity segments that draw on OnAudience’s global data footprint, and make them available for activation via Amazon DSP.

Scalable Operations for Agencies – Enable media planners to manage more briefs and campaigns efficiently by simplifying the audience-creation workflow.

Privacy-Compliant Data Practices – All segments are built using OnAudience’s privacy-safe data protocols, meeting global regulatory standards while enabling rich addressability.

Strategic value for brands and agencies

By linking OnAudience’s AI-powered audience creation workflow with Amazon Ads’ industry-leading DSP and reporting infrastructure, advertisers can now more efficiently translate strategic objectives into precise targeting activations inside Amazon's ecosystem.

As an Amazon Ads Verified Partner, OnAudience with its global database of audience data, offers marketers with confidence in both reach and performance.

Comment from OnAudience

“Advertisers and media agencies are facing ever greater complexity when it comes to audience creation: too many options, too little time, and inconsistent ROI,” said Mac Sawa, Chief Executive Officer of OnAudience. “Our collaboration with Amazon Ads simplifies this challenge - by turning a brief into a custom audience in seconds, we help marketers focus on strategy and creative execution, not manual segment building. The result: faster launch times and ultra-precise targeting across different devices.”

Getting started

The AI Audiences tool is now available globally. Marketers, agencies and brands can visit https://ai.onaudience.com/ to create audience segments from their campaign briefs and follow the streamlined workflow to licence those segments into the Amazon DSP.

About OnAudience

OnAudience is a global data provider. OnAudience provides audience data gathered from over 200 markets worldwide. The company processes high-quality mobile, desktop, and CTV data, and delivers tools for cookieless targeting. Collected and processed data are used mainly to target online ads, train AI, and to develop Business Intelligence solutions.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Bon Natural Life Limited (Nasdaq: BON) ("BON" or the "Company"), a leading bio-ingredient solution provider in the natural, health and personal care industry, today announced a non-exclusive cooperation agreement with Beijing Huahai Keyuan Technology Co. Ltd. ("Huahai Keyuan") a prominent health products distributor in China. The term of the agreement is 36 months with a total contract value of US$26 million. Pursuant to the agreement, Huahai Keyuan will sell and distribute BON's second-generation tea pigment-based digestive health products in Greater China.

Tea pigments, a key bioactive complex derived from tea, possess a strong scientific profile across lipid regulation, glycemic control, antioxidant function, and gastrointestinal support. As a next-generation functional tea ingredient, tea pigments represent the most significant innovation in the sector since the commercialization of tea polyphenols. Current market adoption is being driven primarily by two fast-growing segments: digestive wellness and blood-glucose management. With broad applicability and favorable consumer demand trends, tea pigments are positioned as a potential blockbuster ingredient with an anticipated market opportunity exceeding US$1 billion in the coming years.

As a global leading innovator in tea pigment ingredients, BON has identified that targeted biotransformation of tea raw materials can significantly enhance the functional performance of tea pigments. Leveraging this, BON undertook systematic research utilizing its proprietary, optimally selected Eurotium cristatum strain as a fermentation agent. Through a controlled biotransformation process — a precision-optimized fermentation method designed to strengthen functional attributes — BON believes it has achieved a substantial improvement in the digestive health benefits of tea pigments.

Testing demonstrates that the digestive health activity of BON's latest tea pigment product has increased by more than 200% compared to first-generation formulations, representing a major advancement in product efficacy and competitive positioning.

Hu Yongwei, CEO and Chairman of BON, stated: "Through our strategic partnership with Huahai Keyuan, BON will leverage its competitive strengths and continued innovation in tea pigment technology to accelerate our expansion into the rapidly growing premium digestive health market. This agreement marks the next phase of BON's strategic development and positions us to drive synergistic growth across the digestive health sector. We also plan to introduce our innovative second-generation tea pigment product portfolio to global markets. BON believes this partnership will support meaningful revenue and earnings growth over time and further enhance long-term shareholder value."

About Bon Natural Life Limited ("BON")

BON is a Cayman Islands company engaged in the business of natural, health, and personal care industries. For more information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.bnlus.com.

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Cindy Liu | IR
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New research from CoinShares breaks down why Bitcoin and Ethereum function as complementary rather than competing assets, a distinction that could support the investment case for dual-exposure products like the CoinShares Bitcoin and Ether ETF (BTF).

BTF tracks the price performance of both Bitcoin and Ethereum without directly holding the underlying cryptocurrencies, according to ETF Database. BTF holds $31 million in assets and posted three-year returns of 50.8%. The fund has attracted $2.02 million in flows year-to-date.

According to the CoinShares report, Bitcoin operates as a monetary settlement layer while Ethereum serves as a utility engine for applications, meaning their value drivers differ and they often react differently to market events.

Bitcoin’s hard cap of 21 million coins creates scarcity through programmed halvings every four years, according to the report. The network has already minted 95% of all BTC that will ever exist.

Ethereum takes a different path, the report states. While it has no supply cap, the network permanently destroys ETH with every transaction through a “burn” mechanism introduced in 2021.

The research highlights that Bitcoin uses proof of work, requiring miners to solve complex puzzles to process transactions. Ethereum switched to proof of stake in 2022, which cut the network’s energy usage by 99.95%, according to the report.

The energy efficiency difference matters for institutional investors who increasingly weigh environmental factors in allocation decisions, the report notes. Bitcoin’s higher energy consumption has drawn regulatory scrutiny, while Ethereum’s reduced footprint may appeal to funds with sustainability mandates.

Institutions Embrace Bitcoin and Ethereum
Institutional investors have embraced Bitcoin more readily due to its longevity and liquidity, the report notes. Spot bitcoin ETFs launched in early 2024 and now hold $176 billion in assets, according to CoinShares data from October 2025.

Ethereum is catching up, the research states. Spot ether ETFs approved in summer 2024 hold $25 billion in assets. The report points to Ethereum’s dominance in tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins as major institutional opportunities.

The report emphasizes that both networks offer exposure to distinct value sources within crypto: BTC as a form of digital value and ETH as programmable infrastructure for digital finance. Just as equity investors diversify across sectors, some allocate to both assets to gain exposure to different parts of the digital ecosystem, according to CoinShares.

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