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Analysts on Wall Street project that Valley National (VLY - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 34.8% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $552.02 million, increasing 11.2% from the same quarter last year.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone an upward revision of 0.6% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Valley National metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts forecast 'Efficiency Ratio' to reach 52.7%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 55.2% in the same quarter of the previous year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Average Balance - Total interest earning assets' should come in at $60.69 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $57.55 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts expect 'Net Interest Margin' to come in at 3.2%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 3.0% in the same quarter last year.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Total non-accrual loans' reaching $430.49 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $354.36 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The consensus estimate for 'Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio' stands at 11.6%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 11.6% in the same quarter of the previous year.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Total Non-performing Assets' at $437.47 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $360.78 million.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Total risk-based capital ratio' will reach 13.6%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 13.7%.

Analysts predict that the 'Total non-interest Income' will reach $70.09 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $62.60 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Insurance commissions' of $3.31 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $3.43 million in the same quarter last year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Bank owned life insurance' should arrive at $5.31 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $6.02 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Wealth management and trust fees' will reach $16.27 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $14.06 million in the same quarter last year.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Service charges on deposit accounts' will likely reach $18.12 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $14.71 million.

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Shares of Valley National have demonstrated returns of +2.1% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), VLY is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In AeroVironment To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in AeroVironment between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against AeroVironment, Inc. ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV) and reminds investors of the July 27, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) AeroVironment understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the SCAR program and the U.S. Space Force's ongoing efforts to modernize the SCN; (2) accordingly, Defendants overstated AeroVironment's business and financial prospects; and (3) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding AeroVironment's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the AeroVironment class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/AVAV or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the AeroVironment Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the AeroVironment securities fraud lawsuit about?

The AeroVironment securities fraud lawsuit is a federal securities class action alleging that AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) and its executives made false and misleading statements to investors by concealing that the Company faced imminent competition for its SCAR program contracts and overstating its business and financial prospects. As the truth emerged through a series of disclosures - including a U.S. government stop work order on January 20, 2026, a Space Force announcement that it was reopening the SCAR program on March 2, 2026, and AeroVironment's disclosure of a $151.3 million goodwill impairment and contract termination on March 10, 2026 - AVAV's stock price dropped sharply, causing significant losses for investors.

Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or acquired AeroVironment (AVAV) stock between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 - the Class Period - and suffered financial losses may be eligible to participate in the AeroVironment securities class action. Participation as a class member does not require taking any affirmative legal action; eligible investors may recover losses simply by remaining members of the class. Whistleblowers, former AeroVironment employees, and others with relevant information about the Company's conduct are also encouraged to come forward.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?

A lead plaintiff in the AeroVironment class action is a court-appointed investor - typically the one with the largest financial interest in the case - who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of all class members. Any AeroVironment investor who purchased AVAV stock during the Class Period may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment is July 27, 2026. Importantly, choosing not to seek the lead plaintiff role does not affect an investor's ability to share in any recovery obtained for the class.

What should investors do if they purchased AeroVironment stock during the Class Period?

Investors who purchased AeroVironment (AVAV) stock between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 and suffered losses should contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP immediately to discuss their legal rights. The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the AeroVironment securities class action is July 27, 2026. To speak directly with securities litigation partner Josh Wilson, call 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310), or visit www.faruqilaw.com/AVAV for more information.

Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased AeroVironment securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.

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Executive Accountability: Mary Clum Named as Defendant in AeroVironment Securities Action for Allegedly Misrepresenting SCAR Program Readiness While the Space Force Was Reassessing Its Acquisition Strategy

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors that Mary Clum, President of AeroVironment, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AVAV) Space, Cyber & Directed Energy business segment, is named as a defendant in a securities class action filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased AVAV securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026. Find out if you qualify to recover losses from the AVAV securities action. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.

AVAV shares fell from a pre-drop price of $392.86 to $207.73 over the course of three corrective disclosures. The lead plaintiff deadline is July 27, 2026.

Mary Clum's Role During the Class Period

The complaint identifies Clum as President of AeroVironment's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy segment from October 2025 through the end of the Class Period. Before that, Clum served as President of BlueHalo's Product and Space Systems portfolio, the business unit that originally secured the $1.4 billion SCAR contract (later increased to $1.7 billion) prior to AeroVironment's $4.1 billion acquisition of BlueHalo.

Clum's position gave her direct operational oversight of the BADGER phased array antenna systems at the center of the SCAR program, the lawsuit contends.

What Mary Clum Allegedly Told Investors

At the September 30, 2025 Investor Open House, Clum made specific public representations about the SCAR program's trajectory, as alleged in the complaint:

Stated that AeroVironment's team was working "shoulder to shoulder" with the U.S. Space Force customer Described SCAR as having an "awarded value of $1.7 billion, extending all the way through 2030" Characterized the SCAR contract as occupying "a very high barrier to entry market" Told investors the customer was "asking for more" BADGER systems Declared that AeroVironment was "ready to scale" and "ready to build more" Reported that manufacturing was "underway" with "first deliveries this year" Within four months of these statements, the U.S. Space Force issued a stop work order. Within six months, the contract was terminated for convenience and the Space Force announced it would diversify suppliers and pursue commercial off-the-shelf alternatives.

Section 20(a) Context for Mary Clum

The action asserts that Clum, as a senior officer of the Company, possessed the power and authority to control the contents of AeroVironment's public communications regarding the SCAR program. As named in the complaint, Clum had access to material nonpublic information about the Space Force's reassessment of its single-vendor acquisition strategy. The complaint charges that her public assurances of program momentum were materially misleading given what was known internally about emerging competitive risks.

"Individual officers who sign SEC certifications bear personal responsibility for the accuracy of corporate disclosures. When segment leaders make specific representations about contract status and customer demand, investors are entitled to rely on those statements reflecting the actual state of affairs," stated Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Speak with an attorney about whether you can recover AVAV investment losses or call (212) 363-7500.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the AVAV Lawsuit

Q: Who are the defendants named in the AVAV lawsuit? A: The complaint names AeroVironment, Inc. and individual defendants including CEO Wahid Nawabi, CFO Kevin P. McDonnell, and Mary Clum, President of the Space, Cyber & Directed Energy segment, who signed SEC filings, made public statements, or had direct oversight of the SCAR program operations at issue.

Q: What is the AVAV class action lawsuit about? A: A securities class action has been filed against AeroVironment alleging materially false and misleading statements between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026. Shares fell approximately 47% after corrective disclosures revealed the U.S. Space Force was terminating the Company's $1.7 billion SCAR contract and shifting to a multi-vendor acquisition strategy.

Q: What if I already sold my AVAV shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

Q: What do AVAV investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.

Q: How long will the lawsuit take to resolve? A: Securities class actions typically take two to four years from initial filing to resolution.

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Part II of The New Talent Equation research series finds workforce confidence, leadership capability, and employee trust are determining which organizations realize value from AI and which fall behind.

, /PRNewswire/ -- As organizations accelerate investments in artificial intelligence, ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions today released new research finding the biggest barrier to AI transformation is no longer technology adoption. It is workforce readiness and leaders' ability to guide people through change. Only 3% of organizations say their leaders are highly prepared to manage AI-enabled ways of working, even as 78% report employee concern about how AI will affect their jobs.

"The New Talent Equation: Activating Workforce Confidence at Scale," a new report commissioned by Talent Solutions and developed with Everest Group, is the second report in a two-part research series examining how organizations can turn AI investment into business impact.

Only 3% of organizations say their leaders are highly prepared to manage AI-enabled ways of working,

34% of organizations report their greatest productivity improvements in AI-augmented roles, where people and AI collaborate through redesigned workflows, compared with just 8% reporting their strongest gains from fully automated roles.

The New Talent Equation: Activating Workforce Confidence at Scale, a new report commissioned by Talent Solutions and developed with Everest Group, is the second report in a two-part research series examining how organizations can turn AI investment into business impact. Building on the first report's focus on fragmented talent systems, this edition explores the human side of transformation, finding that leadership capability, employee trust, and workforce adaptability increasingly determine which organizations realize AI's full value.

"The conversation around AI has fundamentally changed," said Caroline Pfeiffer Marinho, Global Business Leader, Talent Solutions RPO & Right Management. "Most organizations have made significant progress deploying AI. What we're seeing now is that technology is no longer the primary challenge. Leaders are asking how to build workforce confidence, prepare managers, and help people adapt as work changes. The organizations creating lasting advantage are investing in both system transformation and workforce transformation."

"The first phase of Al transformation has been defined by adoption. The next phase is likely to be defined by adaptation," Sailesh Hota, Vice President, Everest Group, said. "As Al becomes embedded across talent processes and workforce systems, the ability to redesign how work is organized may become a more important determinant of success than technology deployment alone."

The research draws on a survey of 80 C-suite, CHRO, and senior talent acquisition leaders across the United States and United Kingdom, spanning healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and technology.

Key Findings

Workforce Readiness Is Falling Behind AI Adoption
Organizations are deploying AI faster than they are preparing people to use it. Only 17% of organizations report advanced or transformational workforce readiness, where AI capability is deeply embedded into workflows and linked to measurable business outcomes. Leadership Readiness Has Become AI's Biggest Bottleneck
Just 3% of organizations describe their leaders as highly prepared to manage AI-enabled ways of working, while nearly half say their leaders are only moderately prepared. The findings suggest leadership capability may now be a greater barrier to transformation than technology itself. Trust Is Becoming a Business Performance Issue
Nearly 78% of organizations report employee fear of job displacement, while 63% report workforce resistance to adopting AI tools after deployment. Workforce confidence now influences adoption, engagement, and how quickly organizations realize value from AI. Without employee trust, organizations will struggle to scale AI, regardless of the technology they deploy. AI Is Reshaping Jobs, Not Eliminating Them
Despite widespread concern about job displacement, organizations are responding to AI by redesigning work rather than reducing headcount. Nearly 63% identify reskilling and redeployment as the most common outcome for employees whose roles are significantly impacted by AI, while 86% rank AI-focused upskilling and reskilling among their top workforce priorities over the next 12 to 18 months. The Best Results Come from Human and AI Collaboration
Organizations achieve their greatest productivity gains when AI augments human work rather than fully automating it. Thirty-four percent of organizations report their greatest productivity improvements in AI-augmented roles, where people and AI collaborate through redesigned workflows, compared with just 8% reporting their strongest gains from fully automated roles. Together, the two reports point to two equally important priorities for organizations navigating AI transformation. Organizations must build integrated talent systems that enable AI while also building the workforce confidence, leadership capability, and trust needed to sustain change. The next phase of AI transformation will be defined less by how quickly organizations deploy AI and more by how effectively they prepare people to work, adapt, and succeed alongside it.

The New Talent Equation: Activating Workforce Confidence at Scale is available now at mpgtalentsolutions.com/the-new-talent-equation, along with the first report in the series, The New Talent Equation: Building Better Talent Decisions.

ABOUT MANPOWERGROUP TALENT SOLUTIONS
Talent Solutions combines RPO, TAPFIN-MSP, and Right Management to deliver end-to-end, data-driven capabilities across the talent lifecycle. Drawing on deep industry expertise and a genuine understanding of what talent wants, we help organizations address complex workforce needs, from attraction and acquisition to upskilling, development, and retention. Through seamless delivery, best-in-class technology, and extensive workforce insights, we serve clients across multiple countries and at scale. Talent Solutions is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Manpower and Experis.

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Nike (NYSE:NKE | NKE Price Prediction) currently trades at $42.96, well below Wall Street’s average analyst price target of $51.12. That leaves a gap of roughly 19% between current levels and where the sell side sees fair value.

Nike has long served as a barometer for global consumer discretionary sentiment. A new CEO, a mid-turnaround portfolio, and one loud outlier from Morningstar have put the stock back on investor watch lists.

Morningstar’s discounted cash flow model pegs fair value at $94, implying the stock could roughly double if the firm’s long-term assumptions play out.

A Punishing 2026 Has Pushed Nike Near Multi-Year Lows Nike has shed 31.51% year to date and 40.36% over the past 12 months. The stock printed a 52-week low of $40.00 and now sits below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

The damage is operational. Greater China revenue fell 12% reported and 17% currency-neutral, Converse slid 32%, and Nike Direct dropped 7% as management rebalances toward wholesale. The Q1 FY27 EPS beat of $0.72 versus $0.13 was inflated by a $986 million one-time IEEPA tariff recovery, which added roughly $0.52 to EPS. Strip that out, and revenue still slipped 1.1% year over year.

Morningstar Sees Value Where the Market Sees Trouble Morningstar’s $94 fair value implies upside of roughly 119% from current levels. The firm maintains a Wide Economic Moat rating on Nike based on global brand intangibles and pricing power, arguing that direct-to-consumer missteps and slowing lifestyle trends have not eroded the underlying franchise.

The DCF builds in a recovery trajectory to mid-single-digit sales growth and mid-teens operating margins over a three-year horizon as sport-led innovation rolls out and inventory discounting normalizes. Analyst Swartz frames the current $43 to $44 trading zone as heavily overdiscounting cyclical problems.

Sell-side consensus is far more cautious. The 38-analyst panel breaks down as 1 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 24 Hold, 1 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell, a Hold-heavy stance reflecting skepticism on the pace of the “Win Now” turnaround. CEO Elliott Hill has called it the “middle innings of our comeback,” and recently bought roughly $1 million of stock on the open market. Nike has beaten EPS estimates for seven consecutive quarters, though recent beats have leaned heavily on cost management and one-time items rather than top-line strength.

How Athletic Footwear Peers Stack Up Against Nike Nike fell alone. Across the athletic and premium footwear space, the drawdowns look nothing alike.

On Holding (NYSE:ONON) trades at $37.24, off 19.88% year to date, against a consensus target of $51.99 for implied upside near 40%. The 26 analysts skew clearly bullish, with 5 Strong Buys and 17 Buys versus only three Holds.

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Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) is nearly flat on the year at $103.31, with a target of $127.81 and roughly 24% implied upside. The 26-analyst panel leans constructive with 11 Buy-equivalents against 13 Holds.

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) sits at $116.63, down 43.88% year to date. Its $127.92 target implies just 10% upside, and the panel is overwhelmingly Hold, with 30 of 33 analysts parked on the sideline.

Nike sits between these extremes. Consensus upside is more modest than ONON’s, but Morningstar’s outlier target is by far the largest implied return in the group.

The Data Points That Define the Dislocation Nike trades at $42.96, against a consensus target of $51.12 from 38 covering analysts and Morningstar’s $94. Trailing P/E is 21, forward P/E is 25, and the dividend yield sits at 3.75% after a 24th consecutive annual raise.

Nike has cratered 31.51% year to date, while the S&P 500 has advanced 9.73% over the same window. That is roughly 41 percentage points of relative underperformance for a Dow component.

Retail sentiment is fractured. Reddit chatter spiked bearish on a “Nike Shoes are a Dying Brand” thread in r/stocks before recovering to a bullish 76 sentiment score in mid-July.

Where I Land on Nike at $43 The bull path requires Elliott Hill’s “Sport Offense” framework to translate into North America product wins in the back half of fiscal 2027, Greater China to stop accelerating downward, and gross margin to hold above 44% ex-tariff noise. That is the specific path back toward the $51 consensus, with Morningstar’s $94 requiring several more years of mid-single-digit growth and mid-teens operating margins.

The bear path plays out if Converse keeps falling at a 30%-plus clip, if Nike Direct/Digital declines widen rather than narrow, and if China moves from bad quarter to broken franchise. Any of those turns the current setup into a classic value trap.

The CEO’s open-market purchase, the moat, and the multi-year Morningstar math tilt the risk/reward in favor of patient buyers, though the setup rewards discipline rather than momentum chasing. Patient buyers may prefer to build exposure gradually as the turnaround proves itself, quarter by quarter.

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Analysts on Wall Street project that Principal Financial (PFG - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $2.32 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 7.4% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $4.11 billion, increasing 11.4% from the same quarter last year.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 1% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Principal Financial metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenue- Fees and other revenues' will reach $1.11 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +2.2% from the prior-year quarter.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- Net investment income' will reach $1.30 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +11.9% from the prior-year quarter.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenue- Premiums and other considerations' should come in at $1.65 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +17.9%.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenue- Principal Asset Management Segment- Fees and other revenues' reaching $554.61 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +4.4%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenue- Principal Asset Management Segment- Net investment income' at $168.47 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +0.1%.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenue- Benefits and Protection Segment- Specialty Benefits- Fees and other revenues' will likely reach $8.06 million. The estimate points to a change of -0.5% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts expect 'Revenue- Benefits and Protection Segment- Specialty Benefits- Premiums and other considerations' to come in at $867.95 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +4.3%.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenue- Benefits and Protection Segment- Specialty Benefits- Net Investment Income' of $56.63 million. The estimate points to a change of +8.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts forecast 'Revenue- Benefits and Protection Segment- Specialty Benefits- Total' to reach $932.64 million. The estimate suggests a change of +4.5% year over year.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Benefits and Protection Segment- Life Insurance- Fees and other revenues' stands at $113.43 million. The estimate suggests a change of -0.9% year over year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Assets under management (AUM) - International Pension' should arrive at $161.70 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $143.40 billion.

Analysts predict that the 'Assets under management (AUM) - Investment Management' will reach $595.94 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $579.60 billion.

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Over the past month, shares of Principal Financial have returned -2.5% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. Currently, PFG carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

CBRE Group (CBRE - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 29. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis provider of real estate investment management services is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +25.2%.

Revenues are expected to be $11.17 billion, up 14.5% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.82% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

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The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for CBRE?For CBRE, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.84%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that CBRE will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that CBRE would post earnings of $1.13 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.61, delivering a surprise of +42.48%.

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

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

CBRE doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving room for profits.

On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.

Newmark Group (NMRK - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. NMRK is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.12. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 12.14. Over the last 12 months, NMRK's Forward P/E has been as high as 12.04 and as low as 6.63, with a median of 9.56.

Value investors also frequently use the P/S ratio. This metric is found by dividing a stock's price with the company's revenue. Some people prefer this metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement. This means it could be a truer performance indicator. NMRK has a P/S ratio of 0.8. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 1.86.

These are only a few of the key metrics included in Newmark Group's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, NMRK looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corpay, Inc., (NYSE: CPAY) the corporate payments company, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 at 5:30 pm ET. Hosting the call will be Ron Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Peter Walker, Chief Financial Officer and Jim Eglseder, Investor Relations. A press release with second quarter financial results will be issued after the market close that same day. Earnings call.

In its upcoming report, Boyd Gaming (BYD - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.86 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.5% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $1.03 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 0.5%.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 0.8% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Boyd metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenues by Segment- Managed & Other' will reach $37.32 million. The estimate suggests a change of +2.2% year over year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenues by Segment- Downtown Las Vegas' should arrive at $54.35 million. The estimate points to a change of -1.6% from the year-ago quarter.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenues by Segment- Midwest and South' at $551.72 million. The estimate points to a change of +2.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts forecast 'Revenues by Segment- Las Vegas Locals' to reach $223.67 million. The estimate suggests a change of -2.4% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Adjusted EBITDAR- Online' should come in at $7.93 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $22.24 million.

Analysts predict that the 'Adjusted EBITDAR- Managed & Other' will reach $27.96 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $25.96 million in the same quarter last year.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Adjusted EBITDAR- Downtown Las Vegas' will likely reach $18.31 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $19.41 million.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Adjusted EBITDAR- Midwest and South' of $204.36 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $201.40 million.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Adjusted EBITDAR- Las Vegas Locals' will reach $106.18 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $112.71 million.

View all Key Company Metrics for Boyd here>>>

Shares of Boyd have demonstrated returns of +0.9% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), BYD is expected to lag the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

In its upcoming report, F5 Networks (FFIV - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $3.98 per share, reflecting a decline of 4.3% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $832.12 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.6%.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific F5 metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net revenues- Services' will likely reach $402.31 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +2.8%.

Analysts forecast 'Net revenues- Products' to reach $429.80 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +10.5%.

Analysts predict that the 'Net product revenues- Software' will reach $219.37 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +5.5%.

Analysts expect 'Net product revenues- Systems' to come in at $210.59 million. The estimate points to a change of +16.4% from the year-ago quarter.

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Shares of F5 have experienced a change of +4.9% in the past month compared to the +0.3% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), FFIV is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

The Red Flags: How Verra Mobility's Internal Knowledge of Avis Budget Group's Contract Instability Allegedly Diverged From Public Reassurances That Cost Shareholders $9.23 Per Share

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that a securities class action has been filed against Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM).

YOU MAY BE AFFECTED IF YOU:

Purchased VRRM stock between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026 Lost money on your Verra Mobility investment Submit your information to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.

VRRM shares collapsed 71%, falling $9.23 per share from $13.08 to $3.85 in a single trading session after the Company disclosed on May 26, 2026 that Avis Budget Group had issued a termination notice ending a nearly two-decade partnership.

What They Allegedly Knew

The securities action alleges that defendants possessed material non-public information about the deteriorating state of contract renewal negotiations with Avis Budget Group, a customer representing over 10% of total revenue. While negotiations were allegedly breaking down internally, public statements painted a dramatically different picture for shareholders.

The action claims defendants had access to information showing that Avis was actively evaluating in-house alternatives and that the probability of contract renewal was far lower than representations suggested.

The Red Flags That Emerged

On February 24, 2026, management described Commercial Services as a "durable cash-generative business" and issued 2026 guidance of $1.02 billion to $1.03 billion in revenue, projections allegedly dependent on retaining the Avis relationship On March 3, 2026, the CEO dismissed in-sourcing risk at the Morgan Stanley Conference, calling tolling "very complex" with "54 different toll authorities," while Avis was allegedly already exploring exactly that path On March 17, 2026, the CFO told the JPMorgan Industrials Conference that Verra had worked with each rental car company "for 10-plus years" with "very deep relationships," allegedly omitting that the most critical of those relationships was in jeopardy On May 6, 2026, management described negotiations as "ongoing and constructive" and reaffirmed full-year guidance, allegedly weeks before the termination notice arrived On May 26, 2026, the Company revealed the Avis termination and slashed revenue guidance by $35 million at the midpoint On June 1, 2026, the CEO abruptly departed the Company in what was described as a "sudden and surprising transition" Inside Knowledge vs. Public Statements

The complaint contends that the gap between internal reality and external messaging widened over the Class Period. Each successive public appearance provided shareholders with increasingly specific assurances about customer retention and revenue durability. The lawsuit maintains that defendants knew or should have known that these assurances lacked a reasonable basis given what was transpiring behind closed doors with Verra's largest Commercial Services customer.

The CEO's abrupt departure six days after the corrective disclosure, plaintiffs assert, further underscores questions about what senior leadership knew and when they knew it.

"The timeline raises important questions about when certain risks were known internally versus when they were disclosed to the investing public," stated Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Act now to protect your rights or call (212) 363-7500.

ABOUT THE FIRM -- Levi & Korsinsky represents investors in securities class actions nationwide, with a track record of recovering hundreds of millions for shareholders harmed by alleged corporate concealment. Ranked among ISS Top 50 for seven consecutive years. Lead plaintiff applications must be submitted by August 4, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About the VRRM Lawsuit

Q: When did Verra Mobility allegedly mislead investors? A: The class period runs from February 24, 2026 to May 26, 2026. The alleged fraud was revealed through corrective disclosures on May 26, 2026, when the Company announced the Avis Budget Group contract termination and cut its 2026 financial outlook, causing a 71% stock decline.

Q: What specific misstatements does the VRRM lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Verra Mobility made materially false or misleading statements regarding the stability of its relationship with Avis Budget Group, the likelihood of contract renewal, the risk that major rental car companies could replace Verra with in-house solutions, and the sustainability of its 2026 financial guidance. When the true state was revealed, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What do VRRM investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.

Q: What if I already sold my VRRM shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

Q: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only to investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it can still participate in any settlement or recovery.

CONTACT:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Ed Korsinsky, Esq.

33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor

New York, NY 10004

[email protected]

Tel: (212) 363-7500

Fax: (212) 363-7171

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The upcoming report from Selective Insurance (SIGI - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.72 per share, indicating an increase of 31.3% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $1.36 billion, representing an increase of 3% year over year.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 0.2% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Selective Insurance metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts expect 'Revenues- Net premiums earned' to come in at $1.21 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +1.8% year over year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenues- Other income' should arrive at $7.05 million. The estimate indicates a change of +8.4% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts predict that the 'Revenues- Net investment income earned' will reach $146.03 million. The estimate suggests a change of +14.1% year over year.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenues- Excess and Surplus Lines- Net Premiums Earned' reaching $158.80 million. The estimate suggests a change of +7.3% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenues- Standard Commercial Lines- Net Premiums Earned' should come in at $953.02 million. The estimate points to a change of +1.6% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Standard Personal Lines- Net Premiums Earned' stands at $98.23 million. The estimate indicates a change of -4.1% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Combined ratio' will reach 99.7%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 100.2%.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Loss and loss expense ratio' will likely reach 68.9%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 69.3%.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Underwriting expense ratio' will reach 30.8%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 30.8%.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Standard Commercial Lines - Combined Ratio' of 100.3%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 102.8%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Standard Personal Lines - Combined Ratio' at 104.1%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 91.6% in the same quarter last year.

Analysts forecast 'Excess and Surplus Lines - Combined Ratio' to reach 91.0%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 89.8% in the same quarter last year.

View all Key Company Metrics for Selective Insurance here>>>

Selective Insurance shares have witnessed a change of +4.6% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), SIGI is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Calix To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Calix between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Calix, Inc. ("Calix" or the "Company") (NYSE: CALX) and reminds investors of the July 27, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) the Company's first quarter margins had significantly benefited from advanced purchasing of memory components; (2) that the Company's advanced supply of memory components was dwindling; (3) that, as a result, the Company was experiencing negative margin pressure as it was forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's margins, business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

On April 21, 2026, Calix reported results for the first quarter of 2026 earnings, including that "Non-GAAP gross margin was 57.2%, down 80 basis points sequentially." Further, the Company reported "gross margin guidance for the second quarter of 2026 is between 54.25% and 57.25%" and "[f]or the year, we expect our non-GAAP gross margin to decline between 50 and 150 basis points."

In the accompanying earnings call, the Company's CFO stated "advanced purchasing had allowed us to avoid higher memory component costs during the first quarter. However, that advanced supply has run its course, and we now face market prices."

On this news, Calix's stock price fell $6.93, or 13.98% to close at $42.65 per share on April 22, 2026, on unusually heavy trading volume.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Calix's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Calix class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/CALX or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Calix Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the Calix securities fraud lawsuit about?

The Calix securities fraud lawsuit is a federal securities class action alleging that Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) and its executives made false and misleading statements to investors by concealing that the Company's strong first quarter margins were artificially inflated by advanced purchasing of memory components, that its advanced supply of those components was dwindling, and that it would soon be forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices — creating significant negative margin pressure. As the truth emerged on April 21, 2026, when Calix reported Q1 2026 results and its CFO disclosed that "advanced supply has run its course" and the Company would "now face market prices," CALX's stock price fell $6.93 per share, or 13.98%, causing significant losses for investors.

Who may be eligible to participate in the Calix class action lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or acquired Calix (CALX) stock between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026 — the Class Period — and suffered financial losses may be eligible to participate in the Calix securities class action. Participation as a class member does not require taking any affirmative legal action; eligible investors may recover losses simply by remaining members of the class. Whistleblowers, former Calix employees, and others with relevant information about the Company's conduct are also encouraged to come forward.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment in the Calix lawsuit?

A lead plaintiff in the Calix class action is a court-appointed investor — typically the one with the largest financial interest in the case — who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of all class members. Any Calix investor who purchased CALX stock during the Class Period may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment is July 27, 2026. Importantly, choosing not to seek the lead plaintiff role does not affect an investor's ability to share in any recovery obtained for the class.

What should investors do if they purchased Calix stock during the Class Period?

Investors who purchased Calix (CALX) stock between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026 and suffered losses should contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP immediately to discuss their legal rights. The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Calix securities class action is July 27, 2026. To speak directly with securities litigation partner Josh Wilson, call 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310), or visit www.faruqilaw.com/CALX for more information.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today announced that CCH® Tagetik has been named the Premier Leader in the 2026-2027 BPM Partners Vendor Landscape Matrix for performance management for the fourth consecutive year, earning the report's highest designation for both customer satisfaction and market strength. The report evaluates corporate performance management (CPM) vendors based on customer satisfaction and.

Investors interested in Industrial Products stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is RBC Bearings (RBC - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.

RBC Bearings is a member of the Industrial Products sector. This group includes 187 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #5. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different sector groups. The average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups is measured, and the sectors are listed from best to worst.

The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. RBC Bearings is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RBC's full-year earnings has moved 0.2% higher within the past quarter. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.

Based on the most recent data, RBC has returned 30.5% so far this year. In comparison, Industrial Products companies have returned an average of 17.6%. As we can see, RBC Bearings is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.

Another stock in the Industrial Products sector, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 18.7%.

The consensus estimate for Stanley Black & Decker's current year EPS has increased 2.5% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Looking more specifically, RBC Bearings belongs to the Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, a group that includes 41 individual stocks and currently sits at #62 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, stocks in this group have gained 5.2% this year, meaning that RBC is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.

In contrast, Stanley Black & Decker falls under the Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry. Currently, this industry has 8 stocks and is ranked #105. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +3.4%.

RBC Bearings and Stanley Black & Decker could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Industrial Products stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.

Wall Street analysts expect Whirlpool (WHR - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 94%. Revenues are expected to be $3.61 billion, down 4.5% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 11.9% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Whirlpool metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net Sales- Latin America Major Domestic Appliances' should come in at $907.50 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +12.6%.

Analysts predict that the 'Net Sales- North America Major Domestic Appliances' will reach $2.42 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -1.1% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Net Sales- Global Small Domestic Appliances' will reach $226.50 million. The estimate indicates a change of +12.7% from the prior-year quarter.

View all Key Company Metrics for Whirlpool here>>>

Shares of Whirlpool have demonstrated returns of +0.7% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. With a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), WHR is expected to lag the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Badger Meter's SEC Filings Warned of Generic Risks but Allegedly Failed to Disclose That "Short-Cycle" Demand Variability Was Already Eroding Revenue — Investors Lost Over $95 Per Share Across Three Corrective Disclosures

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP examines the adequacy of Badger Meter, Inc.'s (NYSE: BMI) risk disclosures during the period from April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026. A securities class action has been filed alleging BMI shareholders were harmed by disclosures that omitted specific, known risks. Find out if you qualify to recover losses from inadequate disclosures. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or ☎(212) 363-7500.

BMI shares fell more than 24%, or $36.75 per share, on April 17, 2026, after the company acknowledged that "softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering" caused $15 million to $20 million in revenue shortfalls versus internal expectations. The lead plaintiff deadline is August 3, 2026.

What the Company Disclosed in SEC Filings

Throughout the Class Period, Badger Meter's SEC filings contained standard forward-looking statement disclaimers and boilerplate risk factor language. The company's safe harbor warnings accompanied earnings releases and conference call commentary in which executives described "ongoing favorable industry fundamentals," "secular growth drivers," and a "robust demand environment." These filings did not identify any specific, contemporaneous deterioration in short-cycle municipal ordering patterns or the revenue-depleting effects of order pull-forward practices, the complaint challenges.

What the Complaint Alleges Was Missing

The securities action contends that Badger Meter's disclosures omitted material information that was allegedly known internally:

Short-cycle demand variability "always existed" during 2023-2025 but was never disclosed as a specific risk to reported revenue trends Order pull-forward practices were allegedly inflating current-period results while depleting future revenue The company's backlog was masking weakening near-term order rates rather than reflecting durable demand Management's "high single-digit" growth guidance allegedly ignored internal data showing order deterioration Generic "project pacing" explanations in July 2025 and January 2026 allegedly substituted for specific disclosure of systemic demand weakness Why Generic Warnings May Not Protect

The complaint specifically alleges that Defendants' safe harbor warnings were "ineffective to shield those statements from liability" because, at the time each forward-looking statement was made, the speaker knew the statement was false or misleading. As pleaded in the action, when an executive admitted in April 2026 that short-cycle variability "has always existed, inclusive of [the] 2023 to 2025 time frame" but was "less visible" due to backlog conditions, that admission undercut years of public assurances that demand was "as solid as it's ever been."

The distinction matters: a company that discloses a generic risk that demand "may fluctuate" provides fundamentally different information than a company that specifically identifies an ongoing pattern already affecting reported financials. The complaint charges that Badger Meter's filings fell into the former category while internal reality demanded the latter.

"Generic risk factor language cannot substitute for disclosing specific, known problems that are already affecting a company's operations. When variability is described as something that 'always existed,' the question becomes why it was never specifically disclosed to shareholders who were making investment decisions based on reported growth rates." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Speak with an attorney about whether BMI's disclosures met legal standards or call (212) 363-7500.

LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: August 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About the BMI Lawsuit

Q: What specific misstatements does the BMI lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Badger Meter made materially false or misleading statements regarding the drivers of its record financial results, demand durability, and growth outlook while failing to disclose that order pull-forward practices were concealing weakening short-cycle demand. When the true state was revealed through three corrective disclosures, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: When did Badger Meter allegedly mislead investors? A: The class period runs from April 18, 2024 to April 16, 2026. The alleged fraud was revealed through corrective disclosures on July 22, 2025, January 28, 2026, and April 17, 2026, each causing significant stock declines.

Q: What if I already sold my BMI shares — can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.

Q: What if I missed the lead plaintiff deadline? A: The deadline applies only to investors seeking lead plaintiff appointment. Class members who miss it can still participate in any settlement or recovery.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) ("Badger Meter" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the period from April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026 (the "Class Period").

Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period may, no later than August 3, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.

The Company, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, develops and sells water measurement and management solutions for utilities, municipalities, and industrial users worldwide.

The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, Defendants painted an overly optimistic picture of Badger Meter's business, attributing record results to durable secular growth drivers and strong execution while concealing that the Company had been pulling forward customer orders to accelerate revenue recognition. That practice masked weakening underlying demand and borrowed from revenue otherwise available in future quarters, setting the stage for a series of disappointing results.

According to the suit, the true state of the business began to emerge in July 2025. Second-quarter results missed analyst estimates, revenue growth decelerated, and margins deteriorated. Management guided a sequential sales decline in the third quarter of 2025 while characterizing the shortfall as routine and reaffirming the strength of the demand pipeline. The stock fell $40.42 per share — 16.5% — to close at $204.80 per share on July 22, 2025.

Fourth-quarter 2025 results, reported January 28, 2026, continued the pattern, as the complaint alleges: revenues missed expectations and utility water sales declined 6% sequentially. Management again pointed to project pacing. Shares dropped $18.09 per share, or approximately 11%, to $146.32 per share.

The full scope of the damage allegedly became apparent on April 17, 2026, when, in connection with first-quarter 2026 results, management acknowledged for the first time that softer short-cycle municipal demand had contributed to the results — and conceded that this demand variability had been present throughout the Class Period. Shares fell $36.75, or more than 24%, closing at $115.54 per share on April 17, 2026.

If you are a Badger Meter investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267) 764-4865.

About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.

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Badger Meter (BMI - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +0.99%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow would post earnings of $1.2 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.93, delivering a surprise of -22.5%.

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

Badger Meter, which belongs to the Zacks Instruments - Control industry, posted revenues of $222.32 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.90%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $238.1 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 earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Badger Meter shares have lost about 16.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.7%.

What's Next for Badger Meter?While Badger Meter 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 Badger Meter 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 $1.25 on $244.76 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.51 on $911.84 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, Instruments - Control is currently in the top 20% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, Sensata (ST - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 29.

This maker of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +6.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Sensata's revenues are expected to be $964 million, up 2.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Key Takeaways GMED grew first-quarter 2026 musculoskeletal sales 27%, with continued U.S. Spine momentum. Globus Medical ended the quarter debt-free with strong cash and operating cash flow supporting investments.GMED faces higher operating costs and foreign exchange swings that may affect near-term results. Globus Medical, Inc. (GMED - Free Report) is gaining market share in the musculoskeletal solutions space, banking on the strong performance of its implantable devices, biologics, accessories and unique surgical instruments used in an expansive range of spinal, orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. A solid financial health also adds to the stock’s appeal. Meanwhile, unfavorable foreign exchange and dull macro scenario remain concerns for GMED’s operations. 

In the past year, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has increased 43.5% against the industry's 10.2% decline. The S&P 500 composite has risen 21% in the same time frame. 

The renowned medical device company has a market capitalization of $12.55 billion. Globus Medical has an earnings yield of 6.2% against the industry’s negative 3% yield. GMED’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 26.3%. 

Let’s delve deeper.

Upsides for GMED StockMusculoskeletal Share Gains Continue: In the first quarter of 2026, the segment’s worldwide net sales rose 27% year over year, while base business sales, excluding Nevro, increased 13.2%. U.S. Spine marked its third straight quarter of 10% growth, with double-digit growth cited across standard fixation, minimally invasive surgery pedicle screws, expandable transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, anterior lumbar interbody fusion, posterior cervical and cervical plating.

Trauma revenues increased 30.4% in the quarter, helped by continued adoption of the core trauma line and the Precice limb lengthening portfolio, with ANTHEM Elbow continuing to exceed expectations, leading the company to ship additional sets to the field in the second quarter. 

Financial Flexibility: Globus Medical ended the first quarter of 2026 with $560.9 million of cash and cash equivalents and $68.9 million of short-term marketable securities. The company remains debt-free, which preserves the capacity to fund R&D, sales-force investments and manufacturing expansion without relying on external financing. Liquidity is also being replenished internally, with $202.4 million of operating cash flow generated in the quarter. This supports continued capital spending and buybacks alongside ongoing integration work.

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What Ails GMED?Cost Inflation and Operating Spend Risk: The company operates in an environment of interest-rate uncertainty, inflation and geopolitical complexity that can disrupt supply chains and raise input costs. SG&A was $297.8 million in first-quarter 2026, or 39.2% of sales, up from $242.8 million a year earlier, reflecting higher compensation and benefit costs on higher volume. The company also recorded restructuring costs in the quarter as it continues synergy and integration plans, which could add variability to near-term expense trends.

Currency Exposure Persists: Globus Medical’s International net sales were $155 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 35.6% year over year as reported and 27.8% on a constant currency basis. This gap shows that foreign exchange can swing reported growth, even when underlying demand trends are steadier. The company recorded a $2.1 million foreign currency transaction loss in the quarter, which directly affected other income and expenses. With foreign revenues and expenses concentrated across regions such as Japan, the Eurozone, the United Kingdom and Australia, currency volatility can also affect gross margin and operating expense leverage over time.

Estimate TrendThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for GMED’s 2026 earnings per share (EPS) has remained unchanged at $4.74 in the past 30 days.

The consensus estimate for the company’s 2026 revenues is pegged at $3.20 billion, indicating an 8.7% rise from the year-ago reported number.

Key PicksSome better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Alcon (ALC - Free Report) , Integra LifeSciences (IART - Free Report) and Phibro Animal Health (PAHC - Free Report) . 

Alcon has an earnings yield of 5.1% against the industry’s negative 2.8% yield. Shares of the company have gained 22.8% compared with the industry’s 4.8% growth. ALC’s earnings topped estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in one, the average surprise being 3.7%.

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

Integra LifeSciences, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has an earnings yield of 16% against the industry’s negative 3% yield. Shares of the company have gained 22.8% compared with the industry’s 4.8% growth. IART’s earnings topped estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.8%.

Phibro Animal Health, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has an earnings yield of 9.2% compared with the industry’s 2.8% yield. Shares of the company have climbed 43.1% against the industry’s 27.9% decline. PAHC’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.3%.

Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when Pilgrim's Pride (PPC - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 29, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis poultry producer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -55.9%.

Revenues are expected to be $4.9 billion, up 3% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Pilgrim's Pride?For Pilgrim's Pride, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -20.00%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #5.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Pilgrim's Pride will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Pilgrim's Pride would post earnings of $0.69 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.51, delivering a surprise of -26.09%.

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

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

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Pilgrim's Pride doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

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Stock to Watch: Landstar System (LSTR - Free Report) Landstar System is an asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, incorporated in 1991. Based in Jacksonville, FL, the company provides services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico as well as other countries in North America. The company delivers safe, specialized transportation services to a broad range of customers by connecting them with over 101,000 third-party capacity owner partners. Its business model is such that a large part of its operating costs is directly proportional to revenues.

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

Momentum investors should take note of this Transportation stock. LSTR has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 3.2% over the past four weeks.

Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.18 to $5.73 per share. LSTR also boasts an average earnings surprise of +2.6%.

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

Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when Lithia Motors (LAD - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 29, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis auto dealership chain is expected to post quarterly earnings of $8.67 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -15.3%.

Revenues are expected to be $9.64 billion, up 0.6% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Lithia Motors?For Lithia Motors, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.31%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Lithia Motors will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Lithia Motors would post earnings of $7.06 per share when it actually produced earnings of $7.34, delivering a surprise of +3.97%.

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

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Lithia Motors doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAnother stock from the Zacks Automotive - Retail and Whole Sales industry, Asbury Automotive Group (ABG - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $6.3 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -15.2%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $4.46 billion, up 2.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Asbury Automotive has been revised 0.9% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of -0.46%, reflecting a lower Most Accurate Estimate.

When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Asbury Automotive will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

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