NXP Semiconductors (NXPI - Free Report) closed at $273.15 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.23% move from the prior day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.89%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.74%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.29%.
Coming into today, shares of the chipmaker had lost 17.34% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 6.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.63%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of NXP Semiconductors in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 28, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $3.54, signifying a 30.15% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.47 billion, up 18.55% from the prior-year quarter.
NXPI's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $14.84 per share and revenue of $14.04 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +25.66% and +14.47%, respectively.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for NXP Semiconductors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.44% higher within the past month. Right now, NXP Semiconductors possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In terms of valuation, NXP Semiconductors is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.01. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 47.35, so one might conclude that NXP Semiconductors is trading at a discount comparatively.
Investors should also note that NXPI has a PEG ratio of 0.87 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.96.
The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 17, placing it within the top 7% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Nucor (NUE - Free Report) closed at $233.20 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.07% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.89%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.74%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.29%.
Coming into today, shares of the steel company had lost 5.79% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector lost 8.24%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.63%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Nucor in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on July 27, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Nucor to post earnings of $4.52 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 73.85%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $9.87 billion, indicating a 16.71% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
NUE's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $17.59 per share and revenue of $38.34 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +128.15% and +17.99%, respectively.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Nucor. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 5.74% higher within the past month. Nucor presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at valuation, Nucor is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.12. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 13.27 for its industry.
It's also important to note that NUE currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.53. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Steel - Producers industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 0.41 as of yesterday's close.
The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 42, this industry ranks in the top 18% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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Annaly Capital Management (NLY - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.33%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post earnings of $0.74 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.76, delivering a surprise of +2.7%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Annaly, which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry, posted revenues of $488.19 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.09%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $273.2 million. The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates 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.
Annaly shares have added about 1.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for Annaly?While Annaly 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 Annaly was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.76 on $512 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.02 on $1.99 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, REIT and Equity Trust is currently in the bottom 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, ACRES Commercial (ACR - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 29.
This commercial real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +175%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
ACRES Commercial's revenues are expected to be $12.3 million, up 43.5% from the year-ago quarter.
On July 21, 2026, Chubb Ltd (CB) released its 8-K filing, showcasing its financial performance for the second quarter. The company reported a net income of $2.8
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Chubb (CB - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $7.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.14 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +9.50%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurer would post earnings of $6.48 per share when it actually produced earnings of $6.82, delivering a surprise of +5.25%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Chubb, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $15.77 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.8%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $14.81 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Chubb shares have added about 13% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for Chubb?While Chubb has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Chubb 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 $6.33 on $16.81 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $26.77 on $64.36 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Property and Casualty is currently in the bottom 38% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 23.
This insurance and financial services company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.13 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -8.2%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
The Hartford Insurance Group's revenues are expected to be $5.19 billion, up 6% from the year-ago quarter.
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - 21 juillet 2026) - Suncor Énergie (TSX : SU) (NYSE : SU) publiera ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre le 4 août 2026 avant 17 h, HR (19 h, HE).
Une webdiffusion permettant d'analyser les résultats du deuxième trimestre se tiendra le 5 août 2026 à 7 h 30, HR (9 h 30, HE). Une période de questions avec les analystes suivra les brèves remarques de la direction.
Pour écouter la webdiffusion, veuillez suivre les directives fournies à https://www.suncor.com/fr-ca/investisseurs/evenements-et-presentations. La webdiffusion sera archivée pendant 90 jours.
Suncor Énergie - la plus importante société énergétique intégrée du Canada
Les activités de Suncor couvrent l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur énergétique, incluant les activités d'exploitation minière et in situ des sables bitumineux, la valorisation, la production extracôtière, le raffinage du pétrole au Canada et aux États-Unis, la commercialisation et les échanges commerciaux, ainsi que les réseaux de ventes au détail et de ventes en gros Petro-CanadaMC à l'échelle nationale - fournissant de l'énergie fiable qui alimente la croissance économique et répond aux besoins des clients partout au Canada et dans le monde. Grâce à un engagement inébranlable envers la sécurité, l'excellence opérationnelle et la rentabilité, Suncor est déterminée à atteindre un rendement parmi les meilleurs de l'industrie et à offrir une valeur à long terme aux actionnaires. Les actions ordinaires de Suncor (symbole : SU) sont inscrites à la Bourse de Toronto et à la Bourse de New York.
Pour plus d'information, visitez suncor.com ou trouvez-nous sur LinkedIn, Instagram et Facebook.
Pour consulter la version originale de ce communiqué de presse, visitez le https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/306001
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2026) - Suncor Energy (TSX: SU) (NYSE: SU) will release its second quarter financial results on August 4, 2026 before 5:00 p.m. MT (7:00 p.m. ET).
A webcast to review the second quarter will be held on August 5, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. MT (9:30 a.m. ET). A question and answer period with analysts will follow brief remarks from management.
To listen to the webcast, please follow the instructions provided at https://www.suncor.com/en ca/investors/events-and-presentations. The event will be archived for 90 days.
Suncor Energy - Canada's leading integrated energy company
Suncor's operations span the full energy value chain, including oil sands mining and in situ operations, upgrading, offshore production, petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S., marketing and trading, and nationwide Petro-Canada™ retail and wholesale networks - delivering reliable energy that fuels economic growth and meets the needs of customers across Canada and globally. With an unwavering focus on safety, operational excellence, and profitability, Suncor is committed to delivering industry-leading performance and long-term shareholder value. Suncor's common shares (symbol: SU) are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
For more information, visit suncor.com or find us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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HP (HPQ - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $24.81, moving +2.44% from the previous trading session. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.89%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.74%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.29%.
The personal computer and printer maker's stock has climbed by 2.89% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 6.6% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.63%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of HP in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.66, marking a 12% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $14.6 billion, reflecting a 4.82% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.98 per share and a revenue of $58.26 billion, representing changes of -4.49% and +5.37%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for HP. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. At present, HP boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, HP is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 8.13. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 20.31.
It is also worth noting that HPQ currently has a PEG ratio of 4.09. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Computer - Micro Computers was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.84 at yesterday's closing price.
The Computer - Micro Computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 18, this industry ranks in the top 8% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $191.15, moving -3.7% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.89% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.74%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.29%.
The cloud-based security company's stock has climbed by 17.55% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 6.6% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.63%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of CrowdStrike Holdings in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, CrowdStrike Holdings is projected to report earnings of $0.29 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 26.09%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.44 billion, indicating a 23.19% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.23 per share and revenue of $5.94 billion, indicating changes of +32.26% and +23.49%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for CrowdStrike Holdings. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 2.38% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. CrowdStrike Holdings is holding a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now.
Looking at valuation, CrowdStrike Holdings is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 160.94. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 50.85 for its industry.
Also, we should mention that CRWD has a PEG ratio of 5.81. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Security industry held an average PEG ratio of 3.24.
The Security industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 40, placing it within the top 17% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
Frederick G. Thiel, the chief executive officer of MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA +4.97%), reported a sale of 27,505 shares of common stock on July 17, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$300,000Shares sold27,505Post-transaction shares (directly held)4,471,403Post-transaction value$47.8 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($10.90); post-transaction value based on July 17, 2026 market close ($10.69).
Key questionsWhat was the structural context of this transaction?
The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on May 28, 2025, a mechanism that allows corporate insiders to schedule trades in advance to mitigate potential concerns regarding non-public information.How does this impact the CEO's total equity position?
Frederick G. Thiel continues to hold a substantial direct interest in the company, with the current disposition reducing his direct holdings by less than 1% to a total of 4,471,403 shares.What is the current valuation of the remaining holdings?
Using the July 17, 2026, market close price of $10.69, the executive's remaining direct equity position is valued at $47.8 million.What is the recent performance of the equity?
Shares of the digital asset technology company have experienced a one-year decline of about 35%.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-07-17)$12.25Market Capitalization$4.7 billionRevenue (TTM)$867.8 millionNet Income (TTM)-$2.0 billionCompany SnapshotMARA Holdings operates as a digital asset technology company focused on Bitcoin mining, generating revenue through the ownership and operation of Bitcoin mining facilities and data centers, the sale of proprietary software and technology to third parties within the Bitcoin ecosystem, and the provision of advisory and consulting services to support Bitcoin mining ventures across domestic and international jurisdictions.The company's business model centers on leveraging proprietary mining infrastructure and technology to extract Bitcoin while optimizing operational efficiency through renewable energy generation and resource management.MARA's primary customers include institutional and retail investors seeking Bitcoin exposure, third-party Bitcoin mining operators requiring technology solutions and consulting services, and enterprises evaluating Bitcoin mining ventures in various jurisdictions.MARA Holdings, Inc. operates as a significant participant in the digital asset and cryptocurrency mining sector. The company maintains a focused strategy on Bitcoin ecosystem development, combining mining operations with technology licensing and advisory services to capture value across multiple segments of the Bitcoin infrastructure market. Despite current net losses, MARA's diversified revenue streams and proprietary technology position it as a vertically integrated player in the evolving digital asset infrastructure landscape.
What this transaction means for investorsThe plan governing this sale dates to May 2025, roughly fourteen months before it executed, with MARA trading at slightly higher levels then, at around $14 to $16, effectively meaning shares haven’t delivered consistent gains since. With this sale, he collected about $300,000 while holding onto 4,471,403 shares worth $47.8 million, so less than 1% of his position moved. That’s a scale that says he remains tied to the outcome far more than any single sale suggests.
That outcome now hinges on Bitcoin's price more than mining itself. First-quarter revenue fell 18% to $174.6 million as the cryptocurrency’s average price dropped, and the company posted a $1.26 billion net loss. CFO Salman Khan attributed roughly $1 billion of it to "the unrealized mark-to-market fair value adjustment for digital assets." MARA also sold about $1.5 billion of Bitcoin during the quarter, using proceeds to retire roughly $1 billion in convertible notes, a sharp break from its old refusal to sell. That’s what long-term investors should be mindful of. MARA's reported results can swing on Bitcoin's quarterly price move, which makes the shares effectively a bet on the asset rather than on the mining business underneath.
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Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR (LI - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $12.21, moving -1.29% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.89%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.74%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.29%.
The stock of company has fallen by 3.51% in the past month, leading the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 6.09% and undershooting the S&P 500's loss of 0.63%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of -$0.01, marking a 107.14% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $3.73 billion, reflecting a 11.77% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.
LI's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of -$0.08 per share and revenue of $18.69 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -153.33% and +18.63%, respectively.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Li Auto Inc Sponsored ADR. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 17.07% downward. Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR presently features a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 167, which puts it in the bottom 33% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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The Trade Desk (TTD - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $18.24, moving -2.17% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.89% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.74%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.29%.
Coming into today, shares of the digital-advertising platform operator had gained 3.44% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 6.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.63%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of The Trade Desk in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.41, unchanged from the prior-year quarter. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $751.58 million, reflecting a 8.29% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.88 per share and revenue of $3.18 billion, which would represent changes of +6.21% and +9.82%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for The Trade Desk. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.14% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The Trade Desk is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, The Trade Desk is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.91. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.28.
It is also worth noting that TTD currently has a PEG ratio of 0.56. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Internet - Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.87 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 100, placing it within the top 41% of over 250 industries.
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Fortinet (FTNT - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $158.10, moving -1.41% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.89%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.74%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.29%.
Shares of the network security company witnessed a gain of 10.3% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 6.6%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.63%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Fortinet in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 29, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.75, marking a 17.19% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $1.88 billion, indicating a 15.44% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $3.15 per share and a revenue of $7.8 billion, demonstrating changes of +14.13% and +14.67%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Fortinet. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.68% higher. At present, Fortinet boasts a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
In terms of valuation, Fortinet is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 50.85. This expresses no noticeable deviation compared to the average Forward P/E of 50.85 of its industry.
We can additionally observe that FTNT currently boasts a PEG ratio of 3.87. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Security industry stood at 3.24 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Security industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 40, finds itself in the top 17% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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Jim Cramer used his Tuesday, July 20, CNBC Squawk on the Street appearance to lay out one of his most emphatic sector rotation calls of the year: move away from semiconductors, software, and AI-linked mega-caps, and toward banks, trucking, and steadier cash-flow industrials. The 10-year Treasury sits at 4.55%, the VIX at 18.77 has jumped 24.9% in a week, and Cramer says chip volatility is at a 30-year high versus the market.
Cramer framed the daily experience of owning tech vividly: “Every day when you come in, when you’re with tech… you’re basically tied up in front of a freight train on the tracks, and someone cuts it just before you die. And I don’t want that. I would rather be in JP Morgan.“ He added, “With the exception of Apple, I fully expect at the end of the day to be down. Maybe today’s the day where I make some money in Micron. But right now… can I please be in a trucking company that’s about to report?”
Cramer Rotates Into Banks as JPMorgan’s Earnings Soar JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM | JPM Price Prediction) posted Q2 2026 EPS of $7.70 versus a $5.80 estimate, revenue of $57.35 billion, and ROTCE of 23%. Equity Markets revenue jumped 86% year over year to $6.03 billion, and the board authorized a fresh $50 billion buyback. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) reported similarly strong results on July 14.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. economy has “demonstrated notable resiliency this year, with stronger business investment and hiring,” aided by AI-driven capital investment and fiscal stimulus. Shares trade at a trailing P/E of 15 with an analyst price target of $367.45, indicating analysts see a sliver of upside from the stock’s $345.23 share price at the market’s close on Tuesday.
J.B. Hunt’s Intermodal Profit Climbs 58% J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) delivered Q2 EPS of $1.91 versus $1.73 expected on revenue of $3.50 billion, up 19.4%. Intermodal revenue rose 22% to $1.75 billion with operating income up 58%. These are terrific results, and similar strength might be coming for the rest of the sector.
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The stock is up 50.11% year to date and 97.05% over the past year, making it a low-drama compounding profile that might be worth a look today.
Corning’s 100-Point Reversal Shows Why Cramer Is Leaving Volatility Behind Corning (NYSE:GLW) crystallized Cramer’s frustration. “I owned Corning for the trust. It went up 100 [basis] points over a period of a month. I was a genius then. It lost 100 points in two days. I’m an idiot,” he said. Shares are down 21.45% over the past month, yet still up 186.6% over the past year.
Optical Communications revenue rose 36% year over year to $1.85 billion on AI data center demand, and CEO Wendell Weeks said Corning “finalized two more hyperscaler deals similar in size and duration to our recently announced multiyear, up-to-$6 billion agreement with Meta.”
What to Watch Next Cramer believes extreme volatility has made technology stocks tough to own right now. Today, he prefers banks and trucking companies such as JPMorgan and J.B. Hunt, which offer strong earnings growth and steadier cash flow. The broader-market rotation could continue if AI spending slows and investors keep moving away from speculative technology stocks.
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Wix.com (WIX - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $51.12, demonstrating a -4.2% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.89%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.74%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.29%.
Coming into today, shares of the cloud-based web development company had gained 27.47% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 6.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.63%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Wix.com in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on August 4, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.16, down 49.12% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $555.64 million, up 13.41% from the year-ago period.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $4.57 per share and a revenue of $2.26 billion, indicating changes of -37.57% and +13.24%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Wixcom. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 4.17% downward. Right now, Wix.com possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Wix.com is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.67. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 12.98 for its industry.
One should further note that WIX currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.74. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Computers - IT Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.99 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 68, putting it in the top 28% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest close session, Zoetis (ZTS - Free Report) was down 1.12% at $75.35. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.89%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.74%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.29%.
Shares of the animal health company witnessed a gain of 0.41% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Medical sector with its gain of 4.77%, and outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.63%.
The upcoming earnings release of Zoetis will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on August 6, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.85, up 5.11% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $2.49 billion, up 1.42% from the year-ago period.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.89 per share and a revenue of $9.72 billion, indicating changes of +7.49% and +2.69%, respectively, from the former year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Zoetis should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.09% lower within the past month. Zoetis presently features a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Looking at valuation, Zoetis is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.06. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.11.
Also, we should mention that ZTS has a PEG ratio of 1.19. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. ZTS's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.73 as of yesterday's close.
The Medical - Drugs industry is part of the Medical sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 100, positioning it in the top 41% of all 250+ industries.
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VALE S.A. (VALE - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $14.25, demonstrating a +1.06% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.89% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.74%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.29%.
Heading into today, shares of the company had lost 10.25% over the past month, lagging the Basic Materials sector's loss of 8.24% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.63%.
The upcoming earnings release of VALE S.A. will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.39, marking a 22% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $10.18 billion, up 15.6% from the prior-year quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $1.98 per share and revenue of $40.71 billion. These totals would mark changes of +8.79% and +6%, respectively, from last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for VALE S.A. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 7.82% downward. Right now, VALE S.A. possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note VALE S.A.'s current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 7.12. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 7.9.
The Mining - Iron industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 28, finds itself in the top 12% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $24.92, moving +2.51% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.89%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.74%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.29%.
Shares of the container shipping company have depreciated by 3.8% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Transportation sector's gain of 4.54%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.63%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to post earnings of -$0.1 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 152.63%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.63 billion, down 0.58% from the prior-year quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $3.15 per share and a revenue of $7.05 billion, indicating changes of +2.27% and +2.09%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 143.51% upward. Currently, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
In terms of valuation, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.72. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 8.81 for its industry.
The Transportation - Shipping industry is part of the Transportation sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 62, this industry ranks in the top 26% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Synchrony Financial shares have declined despite solid purchase volume growth and improving loan balances. Loan growth is expected to drive higher net interest income in 2H 2026, with Net Interest Margin for the year forecasted at 15.5%, an improvement from 2025. Synchrony's aggressive buybacks and a 13.3% dividend provide attractive shareholder returns. The forward P/E is now a compelling 7.8.
UiPath (PATH 1.11%), an artificial intelligence (AI) robotic and automation software provider, closed at $12.04, down 0.99%. Recent investment reports that put the spotlight on UiPath's customer demand could have put it in focus, while investors will be watching the next earnings call for guidance and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) trends.
Trading volume reached 175.3 million shares, coming in about 235% above its three-month average of 52.3 million shares. UiPath IPO'd in 2021 and has fallen 832 since going public.
How the markets moved todayS&P 500 (^GSPC +0.89%) rose 0.89% to 7,509, and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +1.29%) gained 1.29% to 25,837. Among application software peers focused on enterprise automation, Appian closed at $25.35, down 2.61%, and Pegasystems closed at $30.94, down 2.27%.
What this means for investorsUiPath slipped slightly today, but the increased trading volume suggests the stock is on investor radars. It has gained 17% in the past month as investors begin to re-enter the software-as-a-service sector, thinking this year’s dramatic sell-off could have been overblown. While there was no direct UiPath news, a Zacks report yesterday highlighted continued demand for its services and rising ARR.
UiPath uses AI to automate repetitive tasks, but the risk is that clients will eventually be able to integrate AI-driven automation without needing an intermediary like UiPath to help them. Last week it announced a deal with UK-based online retailer, The Very Group, to provide agentic AI pricing, demonstrating commercial demand. However, it is a competitive and rapidly evolving space, and analysts are concerned that UiPath isn’t growing fast enough.
Emma Newbery has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends UiPath. The Motley Fool recommends Appian. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 21, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Company Participants
David Lipschitz - Investor Relations Director
Mark Millett - Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
Theresa Wagler - Executive VP, CFO & Company Secretary
Barry Schneider - President & COO
Conference Call Participants
Sathish Kasinathan - BofA Securities, Research Division
Nicklaus Cash - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Carlos de Alba - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Martin Englert - Seaport Research Partners
Timna Tanners - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Katja Jancic - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Tristan Gresser - BNP Paribas, Research Division
Samuel McKinney - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division
Richard Garchitorena - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
William Peterson - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
John Tumazos - John Tumazos Very Independent Research, LLC
Albert Realini - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Good day and welcome to the Steel Dynamics Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised this call is being recorded today, July 21, 2026, and your participation implies consent to our recording of this call. If you do not agree to these terms, please disconnect. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference over to David Lipschitz, Director, Investor Relations. Please go ahead.
David Lipschitz
Investor Relations Director
Thank you, Matthew. Good morning and welcome to Steel Dynamics Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded and will be available on our website for replay later today. Leading today's call are Mark Millett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Dynamics; Theresa Wagler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Barry Schneider, President and Chief Operating Officer. The other members of our senior leadership team are joining us on the call individually.
Some of today's statements, which speak only as of this date, may be forward-looking and
Anyone keeping tabs on orbital-launch service provider Rocket Lab (RKLB +5.31%) knows it's working on a company-changing solution. That's its so-called Neutron rocket, capable of lifting up to 28,000 pounds of payload. That's a huge leap from its similarly reusable Electron rocket, with a maximum payload of 660 pounds. This medium-lift portion of the space-launch business that Space Exploration Technologies can also serve is the biggest.
Still, Rocket Lab can't afford any further delays in the development of Neutron, which has already suffered too many. Here's why.
Image source: Getty Images.
Rocket Lab's customers are waiting Introduced in early 2021, the rocket's early delays weren't particularly surprising or unusual. February's decision to postpone the first flight planned for that month to late 2026 was as alarming as it was surprising. By that time, Rocket Lab had already made agreements with the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and one unnamed satellite operator, each of which was likely counting on regular flights being possible by now. Although these contracts allow for contingencies like developmental delays, the deals aren't necessarily inescapable either.
And that matters.
See, alternatives (in addition to SpaceX) are materializing. In cooperation with defense contractor Northrop Grumman, for instance, a company called Firefly Aerospace is working on a medium-lift launch vehicle of its own -- the Eclipse -- that could start flying as soon as next year. Relativity Space's reusable, 3D-printed "Terran" medium-to-heavy lift rocket could see its first launch soon, too. Stoke Space, Isar Aerospace, Galactic Energy, Space Pioneer, and Blue Origin are just some of the other names specifically looking to serve the medium-lift space-launch market with rockets that could be flying within the next couple of years, if not sooner.
With the arguable exception of Blue Origin, none of these companies is as proven as Rocket Lab, thanks to its smaller Electron rocket, which, at over 91 flights, has successfully deployed more than 260 satellites. Not all of Rocket Lab's confirmed Neutron customers are necessarily in a hurry either; they'll likely hold off until the vehicle is reliably ready.
Others may not be in a position to wait, though, if another option materializes before the end of this year or in the first half of next year, if Rocket Lab runs into another delay (which is certainly conceivable).
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Perhaps the bigger risk to Rocket Lab shareholders, however, is the medium-lift business it may never win in the future because would-be customers have already had acceptable experiences with other launch-service providers.
In other words, this sliver of the orbital launch business just turned into a horse race, and Rocket Lab seems to have about as much to lose as it does to win.
The clock is ticking on Rocket Lab The company also has something of a not-so-secret weapon. That's its capabilities beyond mere launch. Rocket Lab can also help its customers build the very satellites they need the company to put into orbit. This integrated, one-stop-shop offering certainly makes otherwise complicated things simpler for its users.
That alone may not be enough, though. Rocket Lab's long-term future largely depends on at least a few successful launches of Neutron by this time next year.
Rocket Lab stock is surging. Why are RKLB shares rallying? Rocket Lab Awarded Suborbital Launch ContractRocket Lab has been awarded a $266 million firm-fixed-price completion contract for suborbital launch from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
The contract covers the launch of 12 suborbital launch vehicles, with six optional additional launches. Work will be performed at the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2028.
The award was a competitive acquisition, with three offers received. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds totaling $112 million are being obligated at the time of the award.
The Space Systems Command at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the contracting activity.
RKLB Shares Rise After The CloseRKLB Price Action: Rocket Lab shares were up 5.89% in after-hours, trading at $73.19 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro.
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Net Awards: $20 billion in the second quarter, driving a book-to-bill ratio of 1.84 times.Backlog: Reached a new record high of $105 billion, up 17% year-over-
On July 21, 2026, Interactive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR) released its 8-K filing, revealing impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The compa
The PDT Rule Is On Its Way Out: 5 Stocks That Stand to Benefit the MostInteractive Brokers Group NASDAQ: IBKR reported another record-setting quarter in the second quarter of 2026, with executives citing stronger trading activity, account growth, higher client balances and continued product expansion across global markets.
Nancy Stuebe, Director of Investor Relations at Interactive Brokers, said the company set records in commissions, net interest income and total net revenue, as well as total accounts, account additions, client equity and total client daily average revenue trades, or DARTs. She said the company’s pre-tax profit margin was 77%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter above 70%.
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MarketBeat Week in Review – 03/16 - 03/20Stuebe said the S&P 500 rose nearly 15% during the quarter, supported by strong technology earnings, while semiconductor names became a notable driver of client trading activity on the platform. “Our clients tend to embrace volatility and changing market dynamics as they provide opportunities in the market,” she said.
Revenue, Margins and Balance Sheet Paul Brody, Chief Financial Officer of Interactive Brokers, said the company produced record net revenues and pre-tax income in the quarter. Commissions rose 30% from the prior-year quarter to a new record, supported by higher trading volumes across stocks, options and futures.
Can Interactive Brokers Repeat Another Big Year?Net interest income increased 23% year over year to more than $1 billion, driven primarily by higher balances. Brody said margin borrowing increased as investors took on more risk, while the company’s segregated cash portfolio grew with new account additions. Those gains were partially offset by higher interest paid on customer cash balances.
Other fees and services totaled $87 million, up 40%, which Brody attributed mainly to strong options volumes and higher risk exposure fees. Excluding certain non-core items, other income was $66 million for the quarter.
Expenses also rose. Execution, clearing and distribution costs were $142 million, up 22% from the year-ago quarter. Brody said the increase was primarily due to the reinitiation of SEC regulatory fees, which totaled $34 million in the quarter. He said those fees are largely passed through and increase both commission revenue and execution costs, leaving profits unaffected.
Compensation and benefits expense was $182 million, equal to 10% of adjusted net revenues, down from 11% a year earlier. General and administrative expenses were $68 million, with expanded advertising contributing to the increase. Interactive Brokers had 3,265 employees as of June 30.
Total assets rose 36% year over year to $247 billion, driven by higher margin lending and segregated cash and securities balances. Brody said the company continues to have no long-term debt. Firm equity increased 20% to $22.3 billion.
Client Growth and Trading Activity Interactive Brokers reported client equity of $930 billion, up 40% year over year. Client uninvested cash balances rose 27% to a record $182 billion, while new accounts grew 34%. Stuebe said strong interest continues from both institutional and individual investors globally in opening and funding accounts.
Brody said total customer DARTs were 4.8 million trades per day, up 36% from the prior year. Options contract volumes rose 17%, futures contract volumes increased 2% and stock share volumes were up 14%.
Brody said the average U.S. Fed funds rate was down 70 basis points from a year earlier, but margin loan interest rose 39% and segregated cash interest increased 7%, supported by balance growth. He estimated that a 25-basis-point increase in the Fed funds rate would raise annual net interest income by $81 million, while a 25-basis-point reduction would lower it by the same amount. For non-U.S. benchmark rates, a 25-basis-point move would affect annual net interest income by about $38 million.
Product Expansion Includes Korea, Crypto and AI Stuebe said Interactive Brokers became the first e-broker to offer trading in Korea, providing access to the Korea Exchange and Nextrade, Korea’s 12-hour and overnight alternative trading system. She said Korean memory chip companies were highly sought after by clients.
In Europe, the company directly offered the SpaceX IPO to eligible U.K. and European retail clients, according to Stuebe. It also began offering cryptocurrencies throughout Europe, after previously offering crypto in the U.K. since 2024.
The company also released IBKR Connector in partnership with Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI. Stuebe said the integration allows clients to connect AI chatbots directly to their Interactive Brokers accounts to analyze portfolios, research opportunities and prepare orders for stocks, options and futures. She said the company is also expanding internal AI use in client service, compliance, surveillance and account onboarding.
In the question-and-answer portion of the call, Milan Galik, President and CEO of Interactive Brokers, said clients can use AI chatbots to access account data and prepare trading instructions, but those instructions currently require client approval before becoming executable orders. Galik said the company expects to offer fully autonomous agentic trading in the future, but only with guardrails and some form of client testing.
Prediction Markets, Introducing Brokers and Global Trends Interactive Brokers also launched IBKR Prediction Markets, a platform for trading event contracts across ForecastEx, CME and Kalshi. Stuebe said orders are routed to the venue offering the best net price, with a focus on economic, political and climate contracts. Galik said the company is not offering sports or entertainment contracts and is focused on events that may affect client portfolios.
Asked about ForecastEx, Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, said the company will continue to focus on weather-related contracts and is adding potential hurricane landfall contracts, which he said could relate to insurance risk.
Stuebe said the introducing broker pipeline remains strong. Galik said the company had a double-digit number of integrations go live for the fourth or fifth consecutive quarter and has more integrations in progress than in the previous quarter. He said recent prospects include firms looking to expand into listed stocks, brokers seeking broader asset-class or regional coverage, and financial institutions moving to Interactive Brokers to reduce costs or access its product offering.
Asked about account growth by region, Galik said the company is “growing everywhere globally” across regions and account types. He said the launch of Korean trading was well timed and generated strong activity from the start.
Capital, Marketing and Risk In response to a question from Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro, Galik said Interactive Brokers had about $10.3 billion in excess capital after buffers, up approximately $1.1 billion from the prior quarter. He said the company continues to review potential acquisitions, but “nothing so far stood out as worthy” of pursuing.
Peterffy said increased marketing spending has produced a corresponding increase in results, but not a higher yield than before. He declined to promise a sustained account growth rate, noting that the company has previously exceeded 30% growth after earlier expectations centered on 20%.
Asked about rapid growth in margin balances, Peterffy said Interactive Brokers continuously monitors client margin risk and is comfortable with current levels.
Galik also addressed Chinese regulatory actions affecting Tiger Brokers and Futu. He said Interactive Brokers has long complied with mainland Chinese regulations, does not advertise in mainland China and requires accounts to demonstrate residence outside mainland China. Following regulatory actions involving Tiger and Futu, he said Interactive Brokers saw an uptick in broker transfers and assets moving from those platforms.
On cryptocurrency perpetual futures, Galik said roughly one-third of Interactive Brokers’ crypto trading is now coming from those products, which allow clients to short cryptocurrencies and trade with leverage. He said the company will provide access to additional perpetual products where it sees meaningful volume and public interest.
About Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:IBKR)Interactive Brokers Group, Inc NASDAQ: IBKR is a global electronic brokerage holding company that provides trading, clearing and custody services to retail traders, institutional investors, proprietary trading groups and financial advisors. The firm offers direct access to a wide range of asset classes, including equities, options, futures, foreign exchange, bonds and exchange-traded funds across many international markets. Interactive Brokers emphasizes electronic order execution, automated trading and low transaction costs as core differentiators for its clients.
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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.81%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.62 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.6, delivering a surprise of -3.23%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Interactive Brokers, which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, posted revenues of $1.88 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.14%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.48 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Interactive Brokers shares have added about 42.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for Interactive Brokers?While Interactive Brokers has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Interactive Brokers was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.64 on $1.78 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.55 on $7.05 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Financial - Investment Bank is currently in the top 11% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Evercore (EVR - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 29.
This investment bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.02 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +24.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Evercore's revenues are expected to be $993.52 million, up 18.4% from the year-ago quarter.
EQT Corp (EQT) released its 8-K filing on July 21, 2026, detailing financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2026. The company is recognized a
EQT Corporation (EQT - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.41 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.45 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -4.88%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $2.23 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.33, delivering a surprise of +4.48%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
EQT, which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, posted revenues of $1.81 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.36%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.6 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
EQT shares have lost about 8.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for EQT?While EQT 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 EQT was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.62 on $1.94 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.25 on $9.31 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States is currently in the bottom 19% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Big Sky Industrial Inc. (BSIN - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.05 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +73.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Big Sky Industrial Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $2.1 million, up 3.5% from the year-ago quarter.
COF stock is moving. Watch the price action here. Capital One reported quarterly earnings of $5.81 per share, which beat the consensus estimate of $4.77 by 21.8%, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Quarterly revenue came in at $15.85 billion, which beat the Street estimate of $15.77 billion and was up 26.88% from $12.492 billion in the same period last year.
Capital One gave the following second quarter income statement summary:
“Our results in the second quarter continue to reflect solid top line growth and strong credit performance,” said Richard D. Fairbank, founder and CEO. “We’re now 14 months into our integration of Discover, and integration is going well.”
COF Stock Price Activity: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Capital One shares were up 0.37% to $206.98 in Tuesday’s extended trading.
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Capital One Financial Corp (COF) released its 8-K filing detailing its second-quarter performance on July 21, 2026. The company reported a net income of $3.0 bi
Capital One (COF - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.48 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +19.79%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this credit card issuer and bank would post earnings of $4.61 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.42, delivering a surprise of -4.12%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Capital One, which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Consumer Loans industry, posted revenues of $15.85 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.96%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $12.49 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Capital One shares have lost about 14.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for Capital One?While Capital One 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 Capital One 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 $5.50 on $16.05 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $19.54 on $63.43 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Financial - Consumer Loans is currently in the bottom 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Enova International (ENVA - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 23.
This online financial services company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.99 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +23.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Enova International's revenues are expected to be $904.46 million, up 18.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.44, up 26% year over year.Revenue Growth: 7% year over year.Pre-Provision Net Revenue Growth: 9% year over year.Net Interest Margi
Emcor Group (EME - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $760.27, moving +2.18% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.89%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.74%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.29%.
Coming into today, shares of the construction and maintenance company had lost 14.37% in the past month. In that same time, the Construction sector lost 7.42%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.63%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Emcor Group in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on July 30, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $7.23, up 7.59% from the prior-year quarter. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $4.73 billion, reflecting a 9.88% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
EME's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $29.37 per share and revenue of $19.02 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +13.53% and +11.97%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Emcor Group. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Currently, Emcor Group is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Emcor Group has a Forward P/E ratio of 25.34 right now. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 25.08, so one might conclude that Emcor Group is trading at a premium comparatively.
The Building Products - Heavy Construction industry is part of the Construction sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 48, placing it within the top 20% of over 250 industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First BanCorp. (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: FBP), the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on September 11, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 27, 2026.About First BanCorp.First BanCorp. is the parent corporation of FirstBank Puerto Rico, a state-chartered comm.
Vicor Corporation is reiterated as a Buy due to accelerating core revenue growth and robust demand in HPC and AI infrastructure. Backlog surged 145% YoY to $380 million, reflecting strengthening demand and industry-leading power density technology. Gross margin expanded 890 bps YoY (adjusted), and operating leverage improved as SG&A expenses fell and overall operating expenses grew slower than revenues.
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On July 14, 2026, HCA issued a press release reporting its preliminary financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026. Among other items, HCA sharply lowered its full-2026 profit guidance, citing an unfavorable shift in the Company's payer mix, which impacted revenue by approximately $400 million in the quarter.
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Bank OZK (OZK - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.06%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank would post earnings of $1.46 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.44, delivering a surprise of -1.37%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bank OZK, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $430.02 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.46%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $428.04 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.
Bank OZK shares have added about 11.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for Bank OZK?While Bank OZK has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
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Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Bank OZK 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 $1.54 on $442.37 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.02 on $1.74 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the top 35% 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, Princeton Bancorp (BPRN - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.90 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +800%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Princeton Bancorp's revenues are expected to be $21.84 million, up 3.7% from the year-ago quarter.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) will host a conference call on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The earnings press release will be issued on Thursday, August 6, 2026, after market close.
To listen to the Company's conference call via live webcast, please register here prior to the call. The accompanying presentation will also be available in the registration link for listeners to follow along during the webcast.
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The conference call presentation will also be made available by visiting the Events & Presentations section of the Investors page on www.chpk.com. After the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available by visiting the same section of the Company's website as noted above.
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CPK). Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions and other businesses. For more information, visit www.chpk.com.
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July 21 (Reuters) - Super Micro Computer (SMCI.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday it had secured more than $60 billion in new orders in the fourth quarter, and now expects gross margin to exceed its previous forecast, sending its shares surging 17.5% in extended trading.
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The AI server maker expects gross margins in the range of 15% to 17% for the quarter ended June 30, well above its earlier forecast of 8.2% to 8.4%, "primarily due to a favorable customer and product mix."
Super Micro's backlog grew to "record levels" at the end of fiscal year 2026, it said in a preliminarily statement of results.
It expects quarterly revenue near the low end of its $11 billion to $12.5 billion forecast range. Analysts expect revenue of $11.67 billion, according to data complied by LSEG.
The company is set to post quarterly results on August 11.
Super Micro had said in June it would raise $7 billion through a series of equity and equity-linked financing transactions and use the proceeds to fulfill orders worth about $39 billion for its advanced AI servers from more than 20 customers.
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Shares of Super Micro Computer jumped 15% after the server maker said Tuesday it now sees higher margins than previously projected for the June quarter, with a surge in new orders.
The company said its gross margin and adjusted gross margin should come in between 15% and 17%, a step up from the range of 8.2% to 8.4% that management provided in May.
The revision is "primarily due to a favorable customer and product mix," Super Micro said in a preliminary business update.
Demand for servers containing Nvidia graphics processing units that run artificial intelligence models has been surging for Super Micro, as well as rivals Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Dell stock moved up 5% in extended trading after hours on Tuesday, while HPE gained 4%.
In June, Super Micro CEO Charles Liang wrote on X that he was "proud to co-build another new Gigawatt AI datacenter for @SpaceX and @XAI within a year." Elon Musk's SpaceX Musk's SpaceX acquired his AI venture, xAI, in an all-stock transaction in February, and is now known as SpaceXAI. SpaceX also owns and operates social network X.
Read more CNBC tech newsGoogle expands Gemini lineup with cheaper models and new Mythos rivalBessent says U.S. could sanction China over AI model 'theft'Nvidia details its next-generation Vera CPU for AI, setting up challenge to AMD and IntelIntel's foundry lands first named customer under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, as Fortinet signs on for security chipsFor the June quarter, Super Micro now expects revenue to come in at the low end of its guidance range of $11.0 billion to $12.5 billion, according to Tuesday's statement. Analysts polled by LSEG were looking for $11.67 billion.
Super Micro said its backlog hit record levels at the end of the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on June 30. It had received over $60 billion in new orders in the fiscal fourth quarter.
"These new orders are expected to be delivered over future quarters," the company said.
Super Micro expects to hold an earnings call on Aug. 11.
In an X post on Tuesday evening, Jim Cramer highlighted the potential for Dell to deliver impressive results in light of Super Micro‘s recent success.
Super Micro’s Strong Preliminary ResultsSuper Micro announced strong preliminary results for its fourth quarter on Tuesday afternoon, which sent its stock soaring in after-hours trading.
The company reported a record backlog with new orders exceeding $60 billion, and gross margins expected to be between 15% and 17%, significantly higher than prior guidance.
The positive outlook has led to a surge in Super Micro’s shares, which rose 16.99% in after-hours trading. The optimism surrounding Super Micro’s performance is seen as a potential indicator for Dell’s upcoming results, given the similar market dynamics.
More details can be found in the report on Super Micro’s stock movement.
Market Anticipation for Dell TechnologiesThe anticipation for Dell’s performance is heightened by the favorable conditions experienced by Super Micro. Investors are closely watching Dell, expecting it to benefit from similar market trends that have positively impacted Super Micro.
As Dell prepares to release its own financial results, the market is eager to see if it will mirror the success of its industry peer, potentially leading to a positive reaction in its stock price.
Dell is scheduled to report fiscal year 2027 second quarter earnings on Sept. 3.
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HomeIndustriesComputers/ElectronicsTech StocksTech StocksThe AI server maker now expects gross margins to be in the range of 15% to 17% thanks to an improving customer and product mixJuly 21, 2026, 6:11 p.m. ET
Super Micro Computer delivered good news to investors on Tuesday, sharing in preliminary results for its fiscal fourth quarter that the company’s gross margins are expected to double from previous guidance.
Shares of Super Micro SMCI were surging 19% in after-hours trading. The company expects GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins for the quarter to be between 15% and 17%, roughly doubling from the its prior guidance range of 8.2% to 8.4%. Management attributed the surprise increase to “a favorable customer and product mix.”
