MIAMI, FL AND HOLLYWOOD, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2026 / HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A, HEI) today announced that it closed an offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes") and $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2036 (the "2036 Notes", and together with the 2031 Notes, the "Notes").
HEICO will use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes to pay down outstanding borrowings under its $2.2 billion revolving credit agreement, leaving the Company with substantial ability and flexibility to fund future potential acquisitions.
Eric A. Mendelson and Victor H. Mendelson, HEICO's Co-Chairmen and Co-Chief Executive Officers, stated, "HEICO's strong operating performance and solid balance sheet earned investment grade ratings on our existing notes issued in 2023 and the Notes issued today. Building on our inaugural issuance in 2023, this second offering gives us an efficient way to fund ongoing acquisition activity."
Carlos L. Macau Jr., HEICO's Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, added, "This offering expands HEICO's capital sources and gives HEICO greater flexibility to pursue continued growth. Further, our well-staggered borrowing maturity schedule provides excellent planning and financial safety for the Company."
Truist Securities, BofA Securities, PNC Capital Markets LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, Credit Agricole CIB and TD Securities served as joint book-running managers for the offering, with Co-Managers including Huntington Securities, J.P. Morgan, M&T Securities and RBC Capital Markets. Akerman LLP served as legal counsel to HEICO. King & Spalding LLP served as legal counsel to the joint book-running managers.
About HEICO
HEICO Corporation is engaged primarily in the design, production, servicing and distribution of products and services to certain niche segments of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries through its Hollywood, Florida-based Flight Support Group and its Miami, Florida-based Electronic Technologies Group. HEICO's customers include a majority of the world's airlines and overhaul shops, as well as numerous defense and space contractors and military agencies worldwide, in addition to medical, telecommunications and electronics equipment manufacturers. For more information about HEICO, please visit our website at https://www.heico.com.
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This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies. HEICO's actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, among others: the severity, magnitude and duration of public health threats; our liquidity and the amount and timing of cash generation; lower commercial air travel, airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services; product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase in our costs to complete contracts; governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could reduce our sales; our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce our sales or sales growth; product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product development and manufacturing costs and delay sales; cybersecurity events or other disruptions of our information technology systems could adversely affect our business; and our ability to make acquisitions, including obtaining any applicable domestic and/or foreign governmental approvals, and achieve operating synergies from acquired businesses; customer credit risk; interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; and economic conditions, including the effects of inflation, within and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which could negatively impact our costs and revenues. Parties receiving this material are encouraged to review all of HEICO's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to filings on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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Key Takeaways Microchip shares are up 35.3% YTD as a turnaround, recovery and AI exposure lift prospects.Distributor restocking and book-to-bill above 1 are improving Microchip's revenue visibility.Microchip sees data center solutions revenue rising about 65% to roughly $500 million in 2026. Microchip (MCHP - Free Report) shares have jumped 35.3% year to date (YTD), outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s appreciation of 15.8%. The outperformance can be attributed to a combination of a cyclical semiconductor recovery, execution on management's turnaround plan, improving profitability and growing AI, as well as data center exposure. However, the company’s prospects remain challenging due to supply chain constraints, rising costs and stiff competition from the likes of Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) , Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) and On Semiconductor (ON - Free Report) .
YTD, Microchip shares have underperformed Texas Instruments, Analog Devices and On Semiconductor, shares of which have returned 73.6%, 44.1% and 70%, respectively. Nevertheless, we believe MCHP’s share price is well-poised to appreciate, driven by expansion into higher-value AI infrastructure as well as recovery across industrial and automotive end markets. So, what should investors do with the stock? Let’s dig deep to find out.
MCHP Stock’s Price Performance
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MCHP’s Prospects to Ride on AI Tailwinds and Inventory RecoveryImproving fundamentals, along with rightsizing of manufacturing footprint, overhauling of distribution strategy and improving customer relationships, bodes well for Microchip’s prospects. This, along with reducing inventory level, a fall in net leverage below 3 times and strong free cash flow generation ability, bodes well for the company’s prospects.
Microchip has been benefiting from reducing inventory levels and expects inventory to be aligned with its long-term target in a short span of time. Management stated that inventory has reduced from 201 days in December to 185 days in March, while distributor inventory declined to 26 days, near the low end of the company’s historical range. MCHP management stated distributors have begun restocking, with April representing the highest booking month in almost four years. The company now expects book-to-bill well above 1, which reflects improving revenue visibility.
Microchip expects a broad-based recovery with strength across industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense, data center, and communications, which reduces investor concerns over cyclicality. Industrial remains roughly one-third of the company’s revenues, while automotive contributes about 17%. As customer inventories normalize, these historically strong markets should continue recovering alongside factory automation, electrification and embedded computing. MCHP is well positioned to benefit from the growing demand for mixed-signal microcontrollers (MCUs), leveraging its expanding footprint in industrial embedded control, broad product portfolio and total system solutions strategy. Mixed-signal MCUs remain the company's largest product category, accounting for nearly 50% of fiscal 2026 revenues, highlighting their importance to long-term growth.
Data Center prospects are most noticeable as Data Center & Compute already represents 18% of company revenues. MCHP expects the dedicated Data Center solutions business to grow from roughly $303 million in calendar 2025 to approximately $500 million in calendar 2026 (about 65% growth), driven by strong momentum in PCIe Gen6 switches, expansion into PCIe retimers, new CXL memory controllers and storage controller growth driven by AI inference. In fact, Microchip has disclosed eight Gen6 switch design wins and expects production ramps during fiscal 2027, including one design expected to generate roughly $100 million annually.
MCHP’s Earnings Estimate Revision Shows Positive TrendThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $3.09 per share, up by a penny over the past 30 days and indicating 90.85% growth over fiscal 2026’s reported figure. The consensus mark for fiscal 2027 revenues is pegged at $6.23 billion, suggesting 32.26% growth from fiscal 2026’s reported figure.
Microchip expects first-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales between $1.442 billion and $1.469 billion, which reflects 35.3% year-over-year growth at the midpoint and 11% sequentially. The company expects non-GAAP earnings of 67-71 cents per share.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at 69 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days and indicating 159.26% growth over the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark for fiscal first-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.46 billion, suggesting 35.39% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
MCHP Shares Are Trading at a PremiumMicrochip shares are trading at a premium as suggested by a Value Score of D.
In terms of the forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S), the company is trading at 7.2X, a premium compared with the broader sector’s and On Semiconductor’s 6.85X and 5.3X, respectively. However, MCHP is trading at a discount compared with Texas Instruments’ and Analog Devices’ P/S multiple of 12.54X and 11.99X, respectively.
MCHP Stock’s Valuation
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ConclusionMicrochip has emerged from one of the industry’s toughest downturns with improving execution, strengthening demand and expanding exposure to attractive long-term growth markets. Inventory normalization, broad-based recovery across industrial and automotive markets, growing AI and data center opportunities, and improving profitability provide a solid foundation for sustained growth. While supply chain constraints, cost inflation, and intense competition remain risks, MCHP’s strengthening bookings, healthy earnings outlook and disciplined turnaround strategy position it well for continued momentum. Despite its premium valuation, Microchip’s improving fundamentals and expanding AI infrastructure portfolio make the stock an attractive choice for investors with a long-term investment horizon.
Microchip currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which implies that investors should start accumulating the stock right now. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Microchip Technology (MCHP - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry, could be a great candidate to consider.
This chipmaker has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 8.16%.
For the last reported quarter, Microchip Tech came out with earnings of $0.57 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.5 per share, representing a surprise of 14.00%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.43 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.44 per share, delivering a surprise of 2.33%.
Price and EPS Surprise
For Microchip Tech, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Microchip Tech has an Earnings ESP of +2.16% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.
With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Key Takeaways EMCOR is expanding across AI data centers, healthcare, manufacturing and water infrastructure.Record RPOs of $15.62 billion reflect strong demand across multiple high-growth end markets.Network and communications revenues rose nearly 50% in electrical and 86% in mechanical construction. EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME - Free Report) continues to strengthen its position across some of the fastest-growing construction end markets, supported by robust demand for AI data centers, digital infrastructure, healthcare, institutional facilities, manufacturing and water infrastructure.
A key differentiator for EMCOR is its diversified exposure across multiple secular growth markets rather than dependence on a single industry. During the first quarter, the company's construction businesses generated strong growth from network and communications, institutional, manufacturing and industrial, healthcare, water and wastewater, and commercial projects as warehousing, distribution and logistics activity resumed. This broad end-market exposure allows EMCOR to benefit from several long-term infrastructure investment trends.
The AI infrastructure boom remains one of EMCOR's strongest growth drivers. Revenues from the network and communications market increased nearly 50% year over year in the electrical construction segment and 86% in the mechanical construction segment. Increasing cooling requirements and the adoption of advanced liquid-cooling technologies for AI data centers continue to create new opportunities, while the company sees no sign of slowing demand as investments in AI infrastructure, cloud computing and digital transformation accelerate.
Strong demand from healthcare, institutional, manufacturing, water and wastewater, and commercial projects continues to support the business, while institutional activity has remained more resilient than expected. Record remaining performance obligations of $15.62 billion further strengthen revenue visibility. Supported by disciplined project execution, geographic expansion and expanding customer relationships, EMCOR appears well positioned to benefit from multiple long-term construction growth trends.
High-Growth End Markets Intensify Industry CompetitionEMCOR’s expansion across high-growth end markets reflects a broader shift across the specialty construction industry, where contractors are increasing their exposure to data centers, advanced manufacturing and other mission-critical infrastructure. Competitors such as Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) and Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX - Free Report) are also scaling their capabilities through geographic expansion, integrated service offerings, modular construction and disciplined project selection.
Sterling Infrastructure is strengthening its position in mission-critical construction through rapid growth in data centers, electrical services and semiconductor manufacturing. First-quarter E-Infrastructure revenues surged 174%, while mission-critical projects represented more than 90% of the segment’s signed backlog. STRL also secured the first phase of a semiconductor fabrication campus valued at more than $500 million and is combining site-development and electrical services on large data center projects.
Comfort Systems is also benefiting from sustained technology infrastructure demand. First-quarter revenues increased 56% to $2.9 billion, while the record backlog reached $12.5 billion. Advanced technology, led by data centers, accounted for 56% of revenues and remained the largest contributor to the company’s pipeline. Comfort Systems is investing heavily in modular capacity, targeting 4 million square feet by the end of 2026, while expanding its electrical capabilities through acquisitions. Its nationwide workforce, integrated mechanical and electrical solutions, and growing service opportunity position the company to capture a larger share of long-term data center spending.
EME Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation TrendShares of this Connecticut-based infrastructure service provider have gained 25.8% year to date, slightly underperforming the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry, but outperforming the Construction sector and the S&P 500 Index.
EME YTD Share Price Performance
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EME stock is currently trading at a premium compared with the industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.64, as evidenced by the chart below.
EME Valuation
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Earnings Estimate Revision of EME Stock
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EME’s earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have moved upward in the past 60 days. The estimates for 2026 and 2027 imply year-over-year growth of 13.5% and 11.8%, respectively.
EME’s Zacks Rank
EMCOR stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Invesco (IVZ - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Invesco currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.
You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>
Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for IVZ that show why this investment management company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.
A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.
For IVZ, shares are up 7.29% over the past week while the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry is up 0.27% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 5.24% compares favorably with the industry's 1.93% performance as well.
While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Over the past quarter, shares of Invesco have risen 18.55%, and are up 79.5% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 8.13% and 22.65%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of IVZ's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now IVZ is averaging 5,041,352 shares for the last 20 days..
Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with IVZ.
Over the past two months, 5 earnings estimates moved higher compared to 1 lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost IVZ's consensus estimate, increasing from $2.57 to $2.70 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 5 estimates have moved upwards while there have been 1 downward revision in the same time period.
Bottom LineTaking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that IVZ is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Invesco on your short list.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Hub Group securities between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/HUBG.
Hub Group Case Details
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
Hub Group's financial statements prepared for the periods from Q1 2023 to Q4 2024, including its annual reports for 2023 and 2024, contained material misstatements caused by the premature and incorrect recognition of certain transactions concerning, among other things, the Company's operating revenue, operating income, revenue recognition, effectiveness of internal controls and procedures, and drivers of financial results and growth; Hub Group's financial statements prepared for the periods from Q1 2025 to Q3 2025 contained material misstatements caused by the understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable concerning, among other things, the Company's operating expenses, purchased transportation and warehousing expenses, operating income, effectiveness of internal disclosure controls and procedures, and drivers of financial results and growth; and as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis and were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Hub Group Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/HUBG, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Hub Group you have until August 28, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of purchasers of securities of Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 28, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Hub Group securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Hub Group class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/hub-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 28, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that Hub Group's financial statements prepared for the periods from Q1 2023 to Q4 2024, including annual reports for 2023 and 2024, contained material misstatements-caused by the premature and incorrect recognition of certain transactions-concerning, inter alia, Hub Group's operating revenue, operating income, revenue recognition, effectiveness of internal controls and procedures, and drivers of financial results and growth. In addition, Hub Group's financial statements prepared for the periods from Q1 2025 to Q3 2025 contained material misstatements-caused by the understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable -concerning, inter alia, Hub Group's operating expenses, purchased transportation and warehousing expenses, operating income, effectiveness of internal disclosure controls and procedures, and drivers of financial results and growth. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Hub Group class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/hub-group-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Hub Group, Inc. ("Hub Group" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HUBG) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Hub Group securities between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026 (the "Class Period").
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On February 5, 2026, Hub Group announced preliminary fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and disclosed the identification of a $77 million accounting error due to "the understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable in the first nine months of 2025." Additionally, the Company said it "plans to restate its financial statements for the first, second and third quarters of 2025," and "is continuing to assess the potential impact to its consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023."
On this news, the price of Hub Group stock fell $9.37 per share, or 18.25%, to close at $41.96 per share on February 6, 2026.
Then, on May 12, 2026, Hub Group announced that it had "identified certain transactions that were prematurely or incorrectly recognized or not adequately supported," causing its 2023 and 2024 annual reports filed with the SEC to be "materially misstated," such that they "should no longer be relied upon." The Company did not quantify the expected misstatement, although it stated that it "expects to conclude that it did not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting for each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023."
On this news, the price of Hub Group stock fell $5.24 per share, about 12.5%, to close at $36.62 per share on May 12, 2026.
The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period, the Company's financial statements contained material misstatements caused by the premature and incorrect recognition of certain transactions and other material misstatements caused by the understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Insulet securities between May 21, 2025 and May 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/PODD.
Insulet Case Details
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
Insulet's manufacturing controls and procedures were defective; the foregoing created a foreseeable heightened risk that one or more Insulet products would be found to be in violation of applicable safety regulations and/or pose a risk of injury; and as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Insulet Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/PODD, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Insulet you have until August 31, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
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NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Insulet securities between May 21, 2025 and May 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/PODD.
Insulet Case Details
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
(1) Insulet’s manufacturing controls and procedures were defective;
(2) the foregoing created a foreseeable heightened risk that one or more Insulet products would be found to be in violation of applicable safety regulations and/or pose a risk of injury; and
(3) as a result, Defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
What's Next for Insulet Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/PODD. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Insulet you have until August 31, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
No Cost to Insulet Investors
We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Insulet Securities Class Action?
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
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Key Takeaways Vicor raised Q2 revenue guidance to $142 million on stronger product sales and new license royalties.Backlog surged 70% sequentially to $300.6 million, supported by hyperscalers and computing customers.Capacity constraints, tariffs and elevated investment spending could limit near-term margin expansion. Vicor (VICR - Free Report) is scheduled to release its second-quarter 2026 results on July 21.
On May 26, this modular power components and systems provider updated its second-quarter revenue guidance from $126 million to $142 million. VICR cited rising product revenues and royalties from an additional licensee to its patented power system technology behind the revised upward guidance.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is currently pegged at $138.7 million, indicating 1.67% decline from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at 62 cents per share, up 34.8% over the past 30 days but indicates a decline of 31.87% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
Consensus Earnings Trend
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Vicor reported earnings of 44 cents per share in the first quarter of 2026, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10%. However, revenues of $113 million lagged the consensus mark by 0.99%. The figure increased 20.2% year over year.
Let’s see how things are shaping up prior to this announcement.
Vicor’s Q2 Earnings: Factors to ConsiderVicor’s to-be-reported quarter results are expected to have benefited from stronger product shipments combined with royalties from a newly signed licensee. In May, an OEM secured an all-inclusive license covering Vicor’s power-conversion topologies, control systems, components and distribution architectures, including Factorized Power Architecture and Vertical Power Delivery (VPD). The resulting royalty contribution, together with rising product revenues, prompted the company to raise its second-quarter 2026 guidance by $16 million.
Vicor entered the second quarter of 2026 with considerable revenue visibility. In the first quarter of 2026, book-to-bill exceeded 2, while backlog jumped 70% sequentially to $300.6 million. The company also indicated that bookings remained strong during the second quarter and expected book-to-bill to remain well above 1. Backlog growth was supported by high-performance computing customers, hyperscalers, industrial customers and aerospace and defense programs.
Demand from Vicor’s lead computing customer is likely to have remained a major second-quarter 2026 growth driver. Strong demand from hyperscaler customers and continued engagement with additional high-performance computing companies are expected to have driven top-line growth. Industrial demand should have provided another second-quarter 2026 tailwind. Vicor’s top industrial OEM customers, particularly those serving automated test and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment, have been benefiting from AI data-center investments. The company’s power modules are used in ASIC and memory test heads, pin electronics and other high-current applications. Higher geopolitical tensions, rising defense budgets and the replenishment of weapons and defensive systems are likely to have continued to support aerospace and defense orders in the to-be-reported quarter.
Higher royalty revenues should also have supported profitability because licensing carries substantially higher margins than product sales. The second-quarter 2026 gross margins are likely to have benefited from higher production volumes, improved factory utilization and a richer royalty mix. In the first quarter of 2026 gross margin reached 55.2%, up sharply from 47.2% in the year-ago quarter, reflecting higher sales, favorable product mix, royalty growth and better production efficiency.
However, manufacturing capacity constraints as well as higher tariffs and inbound freight costs are expected to have hurt top-line growth and margin expansion. The company continues to invest aggressively in Advanced Products, prototypes, manufacturing processes and VPD capacity, which is likely to have kept margins under pressure in the to-be-reported quarter.
Vicor Shares Beat Sector YTD, Trades at a PremiumVICR shares have jumped a whopping 137.8% year to date (YTD), outperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 15.8%. The company has outperformed competitors including Monolithic Power (MPWR - Free Report) , Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) and Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) over the same timeframe. Shares of Monolithic Power, Analog Devices and Texas Instruments have appreciated 49.2%, 44.1% and 73.6%, respectively, YTD.
VICR Stock’s Price Performance
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Vicor’s Value Score of F suggests a premium valuation at this moment.
In terms of the forward 12-month price/sales (P/S), VICR is trading at 14.64X, higher than the broader sector’s 6.85X and Analog Devices’ 11.99X. However, Vicor is trading at a discount compared with Monolithic Power’s 16.17X and Texas Instruments’ 12.54X.
VICR Shares Trade at a Premium
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AI, Licensing and Capacity Drive Vicor’s Future GrowthVicor’s long-term growth is supported by several structural drivers. The adoption of second-generation VPD positions the company to benefit from the rising power demands of next-generation AI processors. Expansion of VICR’s IP licensing business creates a high-margin, recurring revenue stream while extending the reach of its patented technologies.
Meanwhile, investments in manufacturing capacity should enable Vicor to meet growing demand and support larger hyperscale customers. Continued AI infrastructure spending is expanding opportunities across data centers and high-performance computing, while diversified exposure to industrial, semiconductor test, aerospace and defense markets reduces dependence on any single end market and supports more resilient long-term growth.
ConclusionVicor enters its second-quarter earnings report with strong operational momentum, supported by accelerating AI infrastructure demand, expanding royalty revenues and a record backlog. The upward revision to revenue guidance suggests that product shipments and licensing income are tracking ahead of earlier expectations. However, investors will also be watching whether manufacturing capacity constraints, tariff-related costs and elevated investment spending limit near-term margin expansion. While the stock’s premium valuation leaves little room for disappointment, Vicor’s growing exposure to AI power delivery, IP licensing and hyperscale customers continues to strengthen its long-term growth outlook.
Vicor currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways Vicor's AI demand drove a book-to-bill above 2 and a $300.6 million one-year backlog.VICR expects nearly $570 million in 2026 revenues as a lead computing customer ramps production.Vicor targets at least $1.5 billion in Fab 1 capacity, while royalties add a second growth lever. Vicor (VICR - Free Report) is drawing investor attention as AI systems require denser and more efficient power delivery. The company’s role is not in processors themselves, but in helping those processors receive power more effectively.
That makes Vicor’s outlook a mix of demand, manufacturing execution and intellectual property monetization. The opportunity is clear, but so are the operating constraints.
How Vicor Fits the AI Power StackVicor designs modular power components and systems used to convert electrical power across data centers, transportation, military and industrial markets. Its core strength is high-density AC and DC power conversion, including 48V distribution.
This matters as AI accelerators, GPUs and custom ASICs push processor power density higher. Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR - Free Report) is a relevant peer in power-management semiconductors.
Advanced Products have become the main AI-linked growth engine. They accounted for 61% of Vicor’s net revenues in 2025, with demand concentrated in data center and hyperscaler computing.
VICR’s Growth Drivers Are Getting ClearerThe bullish case rests on order strength and a widening backlog. In the first quarter of 2026, Vicor’s book-to-bill ratio was above 2, showing that orders were more than twice the value of products shipped.
The one-year backlog reached $300.6 million, up 70% sequentially. Management also expects 2026 revenues of nearly $570 million, supported by AI-driven demand and a lead computing customer continuing a steep production ramp.
Advanced Products and royalties are central to that outlook. Royalty revenues were about $15 million in the first quarter, while product revenue rose to $98 million.
Why Vicor’s Factory Plan MattersDemand is no longer the only question. The bigger swing factor is whether Vicor can convert orders into shipments without straining its operations.
Management expects the company to remain capacity constrained for a substantial period. Near-term capacity is tight, and the second 3Di line is expected to be installed in the third-to-fourth-quarter time frame of 2026.
The company is trying to add flexibility inside its existing footprint. Vicor raised its Fab 1 annual revenue capacity target to at least $1.5 billion from roughly $1 billion through cycle-time reductions, debottlenecking and moving some process steps to a nearby Vicor-controlled site.
Vicor’s Licensing Adds a Second LeverLicensing gives Vicor a second earnings lever beyond product shipments. The company licenses technology and receives recurring royalties, which can support margins without requiring the same manufacturing volume.
Management’s 2026 revenue outlook assumes no new licensing agreements before the second International Trade Commission case reaches final determination in 2027. That leaves possible upside if enforcement actions lead to earlier agreements.
Still, licensing is harder to model than product demand. Legal outcomes, agreement timing and enforcement costs can make the profit contribution uneven.
What Could Hold VICR BackThe main risk is execution. Strong end-market demand does not automatically translate into smooth revenue recognition when capacity is constrained. Customer timing also matters. Vicor’s shift toward larger high-volume customers can improve scale, but it raises exposure to forecast changes from original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers and contract manufacturers.
Tariff and geopolitical risks add another layer. The company incurred approximately $7.4 million of tariff expenses in 2025 and still generates meaningful revenues from international markets. Legal spending is another watch item. First-quarter operating expenses rose sequentially to $45.5 million, including higher costs tied to intellectual-property enforcement.
Apart from Monolithic Power, Vicor faces stiff competition from the likes of Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) and Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) in power management. Monolithic Power is Vicor’s closest direct competitor in AI power delivery, offering highly integrated power management ICs and multiphase regulators that have won significant GPU and AI server designs through strong integration and cost advantages. Analog Devices and Texas Instruments are much larger diversified analog semiconductor companies with broad portfolios spanning industrial, automotive, communications and embedded markets.
On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, Vicor has outperformed Monolithic Power, Analog Devices and Texas Instruments. Shares of Monolithic Power, Analog Devices and Texas Instruments have appreciated 49.2%, 44.1% and 73.6%, respectively, while Vicor has jumped 137.8%, YTD.
VICR Stock's Price Performance
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ConclusionThe bottom line is that Vicor has a credible AI power-delivery story, but the stock is not a clean one-way trade. Demand, backlog and licensing all point to growth potential, while capacity and legal timing keep execution risk high.
VICR currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We have also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. By definition, a cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to secure its transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.
Key Takeaways Bitcoin bounced back this week and now sits just below $65,000. Ether rallied to its highest level in over a month this week. Bitcoin is down approximately 26% year-to-date, while Ether has fallen roughly 36% year-to-date. Bitcoin Bitcoin was the world’s first decentralized digital currency. Since the first Bitcoin transaction occurred in early 2009, it has grown worldwide to a mainstream financial asset. While often volatile, as illustrated in the chart below, one can argue that the Bitcoin is highly resilient, especially as product innovation expands the ways investors can manage Bitcoin’s volatility.
Bitcoin’s closing price edged higher this week, rising almost 3% to move just below $65,000. However, BTC is currently down approximately 26% year-to-date and sits about 48% below its October 2025 record high. Learn more about Bitcoin basics for new investors.
Ether Ether is the native cryptocurrency run on the Ethereum blockchain platform, which launched in July 2015. It has the second largest market share, despite being the newest of the three assets discussed in this article.
Ether’s closing price also rallied this past week, climbing nearly 7% to its highest level in over a month. With that said, ETH is currently down approximately 36% year-to-date and is now roughly 61% below its record close from August 2025.
XRP XRP, which is owned by Ripple, was launched in 2012 and was one of the larger cryptocurrencies for some time until newer tokens entered the market.
Bitcoin vs. Ether vs. XRP An index has been created in order to chart these three cryptocurrencies together, considering their significantly different pricing histories. A logarithmic scale is used on the y-axis of this chart to better illustrate relative percentage changes and long-term growth trends, as opposed to absolute price fluctuations. The chart demonstrates which cryptocurrency’s price has shifted the most since November 9, 2017. At various points in history, all three have held the top spot but Bitcoin is currently in the lead.
On January 10th, 2024, the SEC approved spot bitcoin ETFs from a range of issuers such as Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC), iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB), Coinshares Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (BRRR). Review our spot Bitcoin ETF launch takeaways for a complete breakdown.
On July 23rd, 2024, a handful of spot ether ETFs launched from a range of issuers such as Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE), Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET), Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW), iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), Fidelity Ethereum ETF (FETH). For a deep dive, see our spot Ether ETF guide.
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Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Schneider National (SNDR - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of A. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Schneider National currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.
You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>
Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for SNDR that show why this trucking company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.
A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.
For SNDR, shares are up 1.68% over the past week while the Zacks Transportation - Services industry is down 0.34% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 3.11% compares favorably with the industry's 0.98% performance as well.
Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Shares of Schneider National have increased 22.12% over the past quarter, and have gained 44.89% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 8.13% and 22.65%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to SNDR's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. SNDR is currently averaging 834,653 shares for the last 20 days.
Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with SNDR.
Over the past two months, 3 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost SNDR's consensus estimate, increasing from $0.90 to $0.91 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 3 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that SNDR is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of A. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Schneider National on your short list.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming July 17, 2026 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired Commvault Systems Inc. (“Commvault” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CVLT) securities between January 28, 2025 and January 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC. (CVLT), CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN.
Key Takeaways First Horizon posted Q2'26 EPS of 54 cents, beating estimates, but shares fell nearly 3%.First Horizon benefited from higher NII, stronger fee income, loan growth and deposit growth.NII rose 5% and fee income climbed 12% year over year, while expenses increased 8%. First Horizon Corporation (FHN - Free Report) posted second-quarter 2026 earnings per share (EPS) of 54 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents. This compares favorably with 45 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Results benefited from higher net interest income (NII) and non-interest income, along with a lower provision for credit losses. Higher loan and deposit balances also provided support. However, rising expenses and weaker capital ratios were headwinds. Given these concerns, FHN shares lost nearly 3% in yesterday’s trading session.
Net income available to its common shareholders was $260 million, up 12% year over year.
FHN’s Revenues & Expenses RiseTotal quarterly revenues were $887 million, which increased 7% year over year. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $873.5 million.
NII increased 5% year over year to $676 million. Additionally, the net interest margin expanded 9 basis points from the prior-year quarter to 3.49%.
Non-interest income was $211 million, rising 12% year over year. The increase reflected growth in brokerage, trust and insurance income, fixed income revenues, mortgage banking revenues and deferred compensation income.
Non-interest expenses increased 8% year over year to $531 million. The rise was mainly due to higher salaries and benefits, outside services, occupancy and equipment, and deferred compensation expenses.
The efficiency ratio was 59.88%, up from 59.20% in the same quarter last year. A rise in the efficiency ratio indicates lower profitability.
FHN’s Q2 Segment ResultsCommercial, Consumer and Wealth revenues were $777 million, up 3% year over year. The segment’s net income increased 3% to $304 million.
Wholesale revenues rose 13% year over year to $125 million. However, the segment’s net income declined 22% to $18 million.
Corporate revenues were negative $15 million compared with negative $38 million in the prior-year quarter. The segment reported a net loss of $48 million, narrower than the year-ago loss of $75 million.
FHN’s Loans & Deposits Balances IncreaseTotal period-end loans and leases, net of unearned income, were $65.3 billion, up 1.5% from the end of the prior quarter. Total period-end deposits were $68.1 billion, increasing 2.4% sequentially.
FHN’s Credit Quality ImprovesNon-performing loans and leases totaled roughly $531 million, down from $593 million in the prior-year quarter. The non-performing loans and leases ratio declined to 0.81% from 0.94%.
The allowance for credit losses to loans and leases ratio was 1.24%, down from 1.42% in the year-ago quarter.
Net charge-offs were $33 million, down 3% year over year. Provision for credit losses was $15 million compared with $30 million in the year-ago quarter.
FHN’s Capital Ratios DeteriorateAs of June 30, 2026, the common equity tier 1 ratio was 10.5%, down from 11% reported at the end of the year-ago quarter.
The total capital ratio was 13.4%, down from 14% a year ago. The tier 1 leverage ratio declined slightly to 10.5% from 10.6% in the prior-year quarter.
FHN’s Capital DeploymentDuring the quarter, FHN repurchased $100 million worth of shares at an average price of $24.52 per share. The company had $665 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization.
Our Viewpoint on FHNFirst Horizon benefited from higher net interest income, solid non-interest income growth, loan and deposit growth, and improved credit quality. However, rising expenses, a higher efficiency ratio and lower capital ratios remain areas to watch going forward.
FHN currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Earnings Dates & Expectations of Other StocksRegions Financial (RF - Free Report) is scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 17.
The consensus estimate for RF’s quarterly earnings has remained unchanged at 64 cents per share over the past seven days. This indicates a 6.7% increase from the year-ago reported level.
Truist Financial (TFC - Free Report) is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 17.
Over the past seven days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for TFC’s quarterly earnings has remained unchanged at $1.08 per share. This indicates an 18.7% increase from the year-ago reported level.
If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider AptarGroup (ATR - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.
When looking at the last two reports, this maker of consumer-product dispensing systems has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 2.14%, on average, in the last two quarters.
For the last reported quarter, AptarGroup came out with earnings of $1.19 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share, representing a surprise of 3.48%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $1.24 per share and it actually produced earnings of $1.25 per share, delivering a surprise of 0.81%.
Price and EPS Surprise
With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for AptarGroup. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
AptarGroup currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.74%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 30, 2026.
Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Key Takeaways Axsome's NDA for AXS-12 to treat cataplexy in narcolepsy has been accepted for FDA review.Axsome expects the FDA's final decision on the AXS-12 application by May 1, 2027.The FDA does not currently plan to hold an advisory committee meeting to discuss the AXS-12 NDA. Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM - Free Report) announced that the FDA has accepted the company’s new drug application (NDA) seeking approval for AXS-12 (reboxetine) for the treatment of cataplexy in narcolepsy.
With the FDA accepting the NDA for review, a decision from the regulatory body is expected on May 1, 2027.
The regulatory agency has also indicated that it does not plan to hold an advisory committee meeting to discuss the NDA currently.
Axsome recently submitted an NDA to the FDA seeking approval for AXS-12 for the treatment of cataplexy in narcolepsy.
AXSM’s Price PerformanceYear to date, shares of Axsome have rallied 30.1% compared with the industry’s rise of 1.9%.
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AXSM Eyes Expansion With Potential Nod to AXS-12A potential nod to AXS-12 should boost Axsome’s narcolepsy franchise.
Axsome completed its acquisition of a commercialized drug targeting narcolepsy, Sunosi (solriamfetol), from Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ - Free Report) in 2022.
Sunosi’s net product sales were $33.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 34% from the year-ago quarter’s level.
The acquisition of Sunosi from Jazz diversified Axsome’s commercial portfolio. The drug has become an important revenue driver for Axsome.
However, competition in the target market is growing, which remains a concern.
Alkermes (ALKS - Free Report) is developing alixorexton, a novel, investigational, oral, selective orexin 2 receptor agonist, in late-stage studies for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 and narcolepsy type 2.
ALKS is also developing alixorexton in mid-stage studies for treating idiopathic hypersomnia. The successful development and potential approval of alixorexton is likely to induce acute competition for Axsome’s Sunosi as well as AXS-12.
Jazz’s other sleep disorder drugs, Xyrem and Xywav, also have a strong foothold in the target market.
AXSM's Zacks Rank & Stock to ConsiderAxsome currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
A better-ranked stock in the biotech sector is Liquidia Corporation (LQDA - Free Report) , currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Over the past 60 days, estimates for Liquidia’s 2026 earnings per share have risen from $2.97 to $3.02, while estimates for 2027 have increased from $4.81 to $4.92 during the same time. LQDA shares have surged 125.4% year to date.
Liquidia’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, while missing the same on the remaining occasion, with the average surprise being 54.40%.
Partners will use unprecedented data scale to advance more precise medicines to approval
, /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced that the Billion Cell Atlas alliance has added three new member companies, including AI-native drug developer Formation Bio. As leaders in AI-driven drug discovery, design, and development, alliance members will use the unprecedented scale of Illumina's genome-wide perturbation data as infrastructure for the next generation of therapeutics.
Partners will use unprecedented data scale to advance more precise medicines to approval. "We are building the cell atlas to address key bottlenecks across the drug discovery and development continuum," said Rami Mehio, senior vice president and general manager of BioInsight at Illumina. "We are creating the foundational framework to train virtual cell models and solve some of the most fundamental challenges in biology. Together, partners using this unique dataset can have a significant impact in de-risking and accelerating the journey from biological insights to approved drugs."
Introduced in January 2026 with founding participants AstraZeneca, Merck, and Eli Lilly and Company, the Atlas enables users to discover and validate novel targets, characterize drug and disease mechanisms of action, and explore potential new indications. Over 350 million cells have been sequenced to date, generating upwards of six petabytes of genomic data. The scale and diversity of the Atlas across hundreds of disease-relevant and healthy cell types can reveal how diseases originate and develop, as well as how we may be able to reverse their progression.
"Formation Bio's model is to identify and acquire promising medicines already close to or in the clinic, then use AI and technology to develop them faster and more efficiently. A core part of that model is making better asset-selection and indication decisions, especially for first-in-class programs where the evidence is often fragmented," said Benjamine Liu, CEO and co-founder of Formation Bio. "We are excited to leverage the Illumina Billion Cell Atlas to credential therapeutic-area hypotheses and target-indication pairs against a new layer of cell-specific causal biology. Combined with genetics, human biology, translational evidence, and clinical data, these insights can help us choose the right assets, indications, patients, and trial designs—and ultimately increase the probability that important new medicines reach patients."
Transforming drug discovery and development requires biological understanding at scale
For Formation Bio, the Atlas can provide insight into why a drug might work or fail in a specific patient population. Single-cell perturbation data at scale will enable researchers to build more precise models of how candidate drugs interact with disease biology, improving their ability to identify which patient subgroups are most likely to respond and inform clinical trial design. The Atlas will also strengthen one of the most consequential decisions in drug development: choosing which assets to advance and in which indications.
This is particularly important for first-in-class medicines, where the target biology may be compelling but clinical precedent is limited. By integrating cell-state-specific perturbation data with genetic, human, translational, and clinical evidence, Formation Bio can more rigorously credential target-indication pairs, identify the disease contexts and patient populations most likely to respond, and prioritize programs with the strongest probability of clinical success.
"The next frontier of AI in biology hinges on the creation of foundational training datasets," said Kyle Farh, vice president of Artificial Intelligence at Illumina. "Up until now, most single cell data has been observational. We aim to change that, and in the process, reimagine what is possible in biology."
About the Illumina Billion Cell Atlas
The Illumina Billion Cell Atlas — the world's largest genome-wide genetic perturbation dataset — is capturing how one billion individual cells respond to genetic changes via CRISPR across more than 200 disease-relevant cell lines. The program launched in January 2026, and members include AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Company, Formation Bio, Merck, and two additional AI-driven drug discovery partners. It will be the most comprehensive map of human disease biology upon completion. To learn more about the Illumina Billion Cell Atlas and other multiomics initiatives, visit this link.
About Illumina
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Key Takeaways Vistra plans to invest $2.587 billion in 2026, up from $2.16 billion in 2025.Capital spending targets nuclear, solar, battery storage and modernized gas-fired facilities.Vistra is adding 4.5 GW organically and plans to acquire Cogentrix's 5,500-MW portfolio. Vistra Corp. (VST - Free Report) is well positioned for long-term growth, supported by its disciplined capital investment strategy. As the energy sector shifts toward cleaner and more reliable power generation, the company is making significant capital investments to expand its renewable energy and battery storage portfolio. These investments are expected to strengthen Vistra's ability to meet growing electricity demand while enhancing grid reliability and supporting long-term earnings growth.
Vistra aims to invest $2.587 billion in 2026, up from $2.16 billion and $1.93 billion invested in 2025 and 2024, respectively. The company’s capital expenditure is strategically directed toward the development of nuclear, solar, battery storage and modernized gas-fired facilities. Vistra operates a diversified generation fleet with approximately 44,000 megawatts (“MW”) of capacity, spanning natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar and battery energy storage assets.
VST is strategically deploying capital to expand its asset base, modernize technology and improve operational efficiency, strengthening the long-term growth prospects. The company is also growing its natural gas portfolio through acquisitions, including the Lotus assets and the planned acquisition of Cogentrix's 5,500-MW portfolio, while advancing approximately 4.5 GW of organic capacity additions to meet rising electricity demand and support cash flow growth.
With strong fundamentals and a clear capital deployment strategy, Vistra’s steadily rising CapEx signals long-term upside potential. Investors may view Vistra as a compelling opportunity in the evolving utility and clean energy space.
Utilities Are Investing in Energy TransitionUtilities across the United States are ramping up investments to advance the energy transition, directing capital toward expanding renewable generation and energy storage infrastructure.
NextEra Energy’s (NEE - Free Report) growth strategy is its planned capital investment of more than $94.1 billion through 2030. Planned investment at NEE’s unit FPL and NextEra Energy Resources will expand generation, strengthen grid reliability and accelerate renewable and storage development, supporting long-term earnings growth amid rising power demand.
Duke Energy's (DUK - Free Report) outlook is supported by its regulated utility operations and robust capital investment plan of $103 billion in the 2026-2030 period. Investments in grid modernization, renewable energy and transmission infrastructure are expected to expand Duke Energy's operation and drive consistent earnings.
The Zacks Rundown on VSTThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vistra’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 80.99% and 18.06%, respectively, in the past 60 days.
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VST’s trailing 12-month return on equity (ROE) is 105.64%, way ahead of its industry average of 11.21%. ROE, a profitability measure, reflects how effectively a company is utilizing its shareholders’ funds in operations to generate income.
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Shares of Vistra have risen 1% in the past month compared with the Zacks Utility- Electric Power industry’s of 0.7% rally.
Key Takeaways Celsius Holdings' first-quarter gross margin fell 400 basis points to 48.3%. Higher aluminum prices and freight costs added to near-term margin pressure. Celsius Holdings is targeting savings through sourcing, freight and procurement changes. Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH - Free Report) entered 2026 with a significantly expanded energy drink portfolio following the integrations of Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy. While these additions have increased the company's scale, they have also created near-term pressure on profitability as the lower-margin businesses continue to be integrated into Celsius Holdings' operating and purchasing structure.
Gross margin declined 400 basis points year over year to 48.3% in the first quarter of 2026 from 52.3%. The decline primarily reflected the addition of Alani Nu and Rockstar, both of which had lower margin profiles upon acquisition. However, the gross margin improved approximately 90 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2025 as the underlying raw material cost of goods sold improved and fourth-quarter COGS write-offs and transition costs largely rolled off.
The quarter also reflected several temporary cost pressures. Higher London Metal Exchange aluminum prices and Midwest aluminum premiums increased packaging costs, while severe winter weather in parts of the Northeast resulted in incremental freight and freeze-protection expenses. Additional freight costs were also incurred as Rockstar inventory was rebalanced across the distribution network.
To improve profitability, Celsius Holdings continues to advance several operational initiatives, including its orbit inventory model, freight structure optimization, raw material alignment across Alani Nu and Rockstar, direct sourcing and mix improvements through price-pack architecture. The company has also secured aluminum conversion costs and price locks on several ingredients and vitamins while expanding procurement coverage into future years.
Although commodity inflation remains a near-term challenge, several integration-related cost headwinds have begun to ease. Going forward, the timing of Celsius Holdings' margin recovery will largely depend on its ability to translate its ongoing supply chain, procurement and operational initiatives into sustainable cost savings while managing elevated input and freight costs.
CELH Stock Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Celsius Holdings have tumbled 32% over the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 24%. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
CELH Price Performance Versus Industry
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From a valuation standpoint, CELH trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16.85, higher than the industry’s average of 14.33.
CELH Valuation Compared With Industry
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CELH’s current and next fiscal-year earnings per share implies year-over-year growth of 18.7% and 23.6%, respectively.
Better-Ranked Stocks to ConsiderUnited Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI - Free Report) , a major food wholesaler serving grocery retailers, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for United Natural’s current and next fiscal-year earnings per share suggests year-over-year increases of 254.9% and 21.4%, respectively. UNFI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.9%, on average.
Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA - Free Report) , a maker of refrigerated prepared foods for retail and foodservice, carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
The consensus estimate for Mama's Creations’ current and next fiscal-year EPS implies growth of 73.3% and 46.2%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels. MAMA delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 129.2%, on average.
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL - Free Report) , a global branded food company offering meat, protein and packaged food products, currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hormel Foods’ current and next fiscal-year EPS calls for a year-over-year jump of 9.5% and 3.5%, respectively. HRL delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.2%, on average.
IonQ (IONQ 7.33%) sits at the center of a high-stakes quantum race where national security, government validation, and next-generation computing collide. The bull case is powerful because IonQ is building a platform rather than just selling hardware. But the next phase will test whether that story can turn into adoption, revenue, and long-term shareholder value.
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Jason Brown (@brownreport) says he's long-term bullish but short-term skeptical on the stock market, though he highlights three stocks he sees weathering the volatile tech storm. He names Alphabet (GOOGL) as a strong AI company backed by still-growing search revenue, likes Target (TGT) as it hits the bullseye on its comeback story, and tilts bearish on IonQ (IONQ) as he's skeptical on quantum computing demand.
The company’s tangible book value (TBV) grew during the quarter, positioning it for enhanced organic growth, according to RBC Capital Markets.
• PNC Financial Services stock is challenging resistance. What’s driving PNC to record levels?
The PNC Financial Services Group Analyst: Analyst Gerard Cassidy maintained an Outperform rating, while raising the price target from $235 to $273.
The PNC Financial Services Group Thesis: The company reported record revenues, net interest income (NII) and fee income for the quarter, Cassidy said in the note.
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He highlighted the following from PNC Financial Services Group’s results:
The company has enhanced its organic growth with accretive tangible book value acquisitions, the analyst stated.
"Long-term shareholder returns are driven by TBV per share and dividend per share growth, in our opinion," he further wrote.
PNC Price Action: Shares of PNC Financial Services Group had risen by 0.31% to $254.87 at the time of publication on Thursday.
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingevity announced Evotherm® P35 warm-mix additive has received approval from Germany's Federal Highway Research Institute, known as BASt.
Key Takeaways Ciena and Nokia are benefiting from rising AI-driven demand for networking infrastructure.Ciena reported record revenues, expanded margins and raised its fiscal 2026 outlook.Nokia raised its AI and Network Infrastructure growth outlook as optical and IP demand accelerated. Ciena Corporation (CIEN - Free Report) and Nokia (NOK - Free Report) are benefiting from the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is driving strong demand for high-speed networking infrastructure. As hyperscalers and service providers expand AI deployments, both companies are strengthening their optical networking, routing and switching portfolios to support higher-capacity, low-latency connectivity. Ciena is leveraging its broad networking portfolio and deep customer relationships, while Nokia is expanding its AI and cloud business through optical and IP networking solutions.
Both companies are also introducing new AI-focused networking technologies and increasing investments to capture the growing opportunity. Ciena continues to expand its AI-driven portfolio with solutions such as RLS Hyper-Rail and DCOM, while Nokia has launched next-generation hyperscale optical solutions and AI-ready mobile networking products, alongside raising its Network Infrastructure growth outlook.
Let’s analyze their fundamentals, growth opportunities, market challenges and valuation to assess which one presents a stronger investment opportunity.
The Case for CIENCiena is benefiting from robust AI-driven demand for networking infrastructure, supported by its technology leadership, diversified product portfolio and long-standing customer relationships. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the company reported record revenues of $1.57 billion, up 40% year over year. Adjusted gross margin expanded to 44.9%, while adjusted earnings per share climbed to $1.64, nearly four times the prior-year level. Management stated that these results were delivered despite ongoing supply constraints. Backed by a growing backlog and offerings spanning networking systems, interconnects, software and services, Ciena remains well positioned to address rising connectivity needs across wide area networks and data centers.
The company continues to benefit from increasing investments by hyperscalers and service providers in networking infrastructure. Management indicated that hyperscalers have expanded their capital expenditure plans for 2026, with further investments expected beyond 2027, while service providers are resuming spending on optical infrastructure after a prolonged slowdown. Demand is being fueled by AI applications requiring high-capacity, low-latency and high-speed connectivity for model training, data ingestion and inference. Ciena expects these trends to significantly expand its addressable market to nearly $50 billion by 2029, covering both traditional WAN opportunities and fast-growing data center networking markets.
Ciena is further strengthening its competitive position through new product adoption and expanding customer engagements. The company secured the industry's first multi-rail order for its RLS Hyper-Rail platform from a leading hyperscaler and is actively working with additional hyperscalers, neoscalers and service providers that have shown strong interest in the solution. Its Data Center Out-of-Band Management (DCOM) platform drove 88% year-over-year growth in the Routing and Switching business, while Ciena also secured orders from a second hyperscaler, progressed qualifications with a third and won a major contract for coherent modules.
Demand for its 400G and 800G pluggables remains strong, with management expecting pluggable revenues to more than double from 2025. Customer collaboration is also increasing, as clients engage earlier in network design, helping shape Ciena's product roadmap and improving demand visibility. During the quarter, direct cloud customer revenues increased 70% year over year, service provider revenues rose 28%, India service provider revenues more than doubled and backlog expanded by more than $600 million sequentially to $7.7 billion, providing visibility into fiscal 2027.
The favorable demand environment has also strengthened Ciena's financial outlook. The adjusted operating margin improved to 19.5%, free cash flow reached $219 million and cash and investments totaled $1.4 billion. Management attributed the stronger profitability to engineering cost reductions, pricing optimization and disciplined working capital management. Reflecting solid first-half execution, the company raised its fiscal 2026 guidance and expects revenues of approximately $6.3 billion, plus or minus $100 million, an adjusted gross margin of 44.5%-45% and an adjusted operating margin of around 19%.
However, Ciena continues to face supply constraints as customer demand outpaces available component supply, requiring ongoing investments to secure manufacturing capacity and maintain execution. The company also operates in a highly competitive networking market and remains exposed to customer concentration risk.
The Case for NOKNokia is gaining from accelerating AI-driven demand and strengthening momentum across its network infrastructure business. The company reported 49% year-over-year growth in AI and cloud net sales, supported by strong demand from AI and cloud customers and €1 billion in new orders, primarily driven by Optical Networks. Management stated that rising AI adoption is increasing demand for data center interconnect, routing, switching and transport networks, creating a multi-year structural growth opportunity. Nokia also raised its AI and cloud addressable market growth outlook to a 27% CAGR for 2025-2028 from the previously expected 16%, while increasing its network infrastructure market growth outlook to 14% from 9%, reflecting stronger customer demand and higher AI-related infrastructure investments.
The company is also benefiting from expanding investments in Optical and IP Networks as AI deployments drive higher networking requirements. The company introduced a next-generation hyperscale multi-rail solution that significantly increases fiber density without expanding physical infrastructure and unveiled a new optical architecture designed to simplify deployments while reducing customers' total cost of ownership. Nokia also reported growing engagement with AI and cloud customers in switching and routing, secured new design wins, expanded its IP Networks pipeline and increased investments in optical manufacturing capacity. Reflecting these trends, management raised its 2026 Network Infrastructure growth outlook to 12-14% from 6-8% and increased its Optical and IP Networks growth forecast to 18-20% from 10-12%.
Nokia is strengthening its mobile network portfolio through AI-focused innovation and product development. The company introduced a new generation of AI RAN-ready radios featuring improved power efficiency and lower weight while continuing development of AI RAN solutions with NVIDIA, with field trials expected by year-end. Management also highlighted strong customer demand for cloud-native core software, new security capabilities and end-to-end automation as operators modernize their networks. At the same time, Nokia expects AI-related design wins in IP networking to translate into additional orders over the coming quarters, supporting future growth opportunities.
However, Nokia continues to face supply constraints as AI-related demand exceeds available capacity. Management noted that semiconductor supply limitations and the need to expand optical manufacturing capacity remain challenges as the company scales production. The company is investing in manufacturing capabilities, supply chain expansion and additional production capacity to capture growing demand, but acknowledged that the broader optical ecosystem continues to experience more demand than supply.
Nokia continues to face weakness in parts of its traditional networking business. Fixed Networks sales declined 13% in the quarter due to the company's strategy of prioritizing higher-margin products, while IP Networks growth was partly offset by softness in non-AI customer segments. Management also expects continued headwinds in the customer premises equipment business as it remains disciplined in focusing on long-term profitable opportunities, while describing the overall telecom market as relatively flat.
CIEN Shares vs. NOKOver the past year, CIEN shares have soared 393.5% while Nokia stock has surged 139.4%.
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Valuation for CIEN & NOKIn terms of Price/Book, CIEN shares are trading at 20.48X, higher than NOK’s 2.6X.
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How Do Zacks Estimates Compare for CIEN & NOK?Analysts have significantly revised their earnings estimates upward for CIEN’s bottom line for the current year.
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For NOK, there have been no revisions for the current year.
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CIEN or NOK: Which Stock to Bet on?CIEN sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, while NOK has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Consequently, in terms of Zacks Rank and valuation, CIEN seems to be a better pick at the moment.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Investors interested in stocks from the Technology Services sector have probably already heard of Coursera (COUR) and Enpro (NPO). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) between October 14, 2024 to May 4, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced it will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter results on Thursday, August 13, 2026, before the market opens. The Company's fiscal 2026 fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company will host a conference call at 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss the quarter's results and outlook. A live audio webcast and supplemental presentation can be accessed on our Investor Relations site at https://ir.applied.com. To jo.
Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced it will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter results on Thursday, August 13, 2026, before the mar
Key Takeaways DoubleVerify's social activation revenue surged 92% as Meta, TikTok and YouTube adoption expanded.AI tools are gaining traction, with SlopStopper applied to more than 40% of measured impressions.CTV impressions rose 28%, while pricing pressure and platform dependence remain key risks. DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV - Free Report) is entering 2026 with a more diversified growth story. Social verification, connected TV and AI-driven tools are becoming more important as advertisers demand greater transparency across faster-growing digital channels.
The opportunity is clear, but so is the test. DV must prove that newer products can scale fast enough to offset slower growth in mature areas and fee-rate pressure across parts of its core business.
DoubleVerify's Core Ad Tech BusinessDoubleVerify provides digital media measurement, advertising verification and campaign optimization software. Its platform helps advertisers evaluate whether ads are fraud-free, brand-suitable, viewable and delivered in the intended geography.
That core verification layer remains the foundation of the company’s strategy. DV also offers attention measurement, contextual targeting, AI-driven optimization and attribution tools, giving advertisers a broader way to measure quality and performance across digital campaigns.
DV's Social Business Is Scaling FastSocial is the clearest near-term growth engine. Social Activation revenues surged 92% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, accelerating from 62% growth in the prior quarter.
Adoption is expanding across Meta, TikTok and YouTube. DV had 87 advertisers using its Meta activation product, including 31 of its top 100 customers, and the product reached a $12 million annualized revenue run rate.
DV’s YouTube Authentic Advantage is also gaining traction and is expected to generate about $10 million in annual contract value in 2026. This positions social verification as a key driver of revenue mix improvement.
DoubleVerify Pushes Deeper Into AIAI is becoming both a product opportunity and an efficiency lever for DV. The company has introduced tools including AI SlopStopper, AI Agent ID and verification products for large language model environments.
AI SlopStopper is already applied to more than 40% of measured impressions, while six of DV’s largest advertisers are testing the pre-bid version. Management is positioning DV as an independent trust layer as AI-driven advertising becomes more automated and opaque.
The opportunity extends beyond today’s verification market. DV sees AI advertising on LLM platforms as a new potential revenue stream, while AI tools may also help improve margins through operational efficiencies.
DV's CTV Expansion Adds Another LegConnected TV gives DV another route to grow beyond traditional desktop and web verification. CTV measurement impressions rose 28% year over year in the first quarter of 2026.
The company is also expanding products tied to streaming transparency and quality, including Verified Streaming TV and automated Do-Not-Air Lists. Its partnership with Spectrum Reach, which became the first partner in DV’s Certified Transparent Streaming program, strengthens its position in streaming measurement.
The CTV opportunity also keeps DV relevant as ad dollars shift toward fragmented streaming environments where fraud, suitability and transparency remain key advertiser concerns.
DoubleVerify's Key Risks Stay in ViewThe investment case is not without pressure points. Revenue growth has moderated from stronger prior-year levels, and declining measured transaction fees point to continued pricing pressure.
DV also depends on major digital advertising platforms for integrations and scale. That creates partnership risk, especially as platform-native tools compete with independent verification providers.
comScore, Inc. (SCOR - Free Report) remains a relevant peer because it offers overlapping solutions that help advertisers measure campaign performance, but they focus on different core strengths. While DoubleVerify specializes in digital ad verification, comScore specializes in broader audience measurement and media planning. The Trade Desk (TTD - Free Report) is another important ad-tech name to watch because demand-side platforms influence how advertisers buy, optimize and measure programmatic media.
How DV's Signals Fit This StoryThe bottom line: DV has attractive long-term exposure to social, CTV and AI, but the stock still needs clearer evidence that these newer growth engines can drive sustained acceleration.
The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). That fits a wait-and-see setup, with opportunities balanced by execution risk and slower near-term revenue growth. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
DV has a VGM Score of B, with a Value Score of B and Growth Score of B, suggesting its fundamentals remain constructive. However, its Momentum Score of F points to weak recent price and earnings estimate trends, reinforcing the need for patience as the business mix shifts.
Key Takeaways DoubleVerify expects social, streaming TV and AI solutions to reach about 50% of revenue over time.Social Activation revenue jumped 92% in Q1 2026 as adoption widened across Meta, TikTok and YouTube.DV's Q1 revenue rose 10%, but transaction fees fell 4% as pricing and mix pressure persisted. DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV - Free Report) is increasingly tied to where digital advertising is moving next: social feeds, streaming TV and AI-driven media environments.
The company’s core role remains verification and measurement, but its growth story now depends on whether newer products can capture more of the ad dollars shifting into these channels.
DoubleVerify Is Chasing New Ad ChannelsDoubleVerify is moving beyond its legacy verification base by expanding in social, connected TV and AI platforms.
Management expects social, streaming TV and AI-driven solutions to rise from less than 30% of total revenues today to roughly 50% over the medium term.
That shift matters because DV currently captures less than 0.5% of digital advertising spend and serves fewer than half of the world’s top 1,000 advertisers.
AI Could Expand DV's Addressable MarketAI advertising could materially expand DV’s opportunity set. The company has introduced AI SlopStopper, AI Agent ID and verification tools for large language models.
Management estimates ad spending on LLM platforms could exceed $25 billion by 2029, while AI-led ad activity may open access to the nearly $400 billion global search advertising market.
Strategically, this is important because search has historically been less reachable for DoubleVerify’s traditional verification tools.
DoubleVerify Builds Trust for AI AdsThe practical AI opportunity centers on trust. AI SlopStopper is already applied to more than 40% of measured impressions.
The pre-bid version is being tested by six of DV’s largest advertisers and initially helps brands avoid low-quality, AI-generated content on YouTube.
As AI content volume rises, advertisers may need stronger tools to avoid unsuitable environments, fraud and opaque placement quality.
DV Benefits From Social and CTV ShiftsSocial remains DV’s strongest near-term engine. Social Activation revenues surged 92% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, accelerating from 62% growth in the prior quarter.
Growth is tied to wider adoption across Meta, TikTok and YouTube. Meta activation reached a $12 million annualized revenue run rate, while Authentic AdVantage on YouTube is expected to generate about $10 million in annual contract value during 2026.
CTV is also gaining traction. CTV measurement volumes rose 28% year over year, supported by products such as Verified Streaming TV and automated Do-Not-Air Lists.
DoubleVerify Still Must Prove the Trend ThesisThe opportunity is promising, but not proven. AI monetization remains early, and the broader business is still showing growth moderation.
First-quarter revenues rose 10% year over year, while full-year 2026 guidance calls for 8%-10% growth. Measured Transaction Fee declined 4% in the first quarter, showing pricing and mix pressure.
Competition also remains intense. comScore, Inc. (SCOR - Free Report) remains a relevant peer because it offers overlapping solutions that help advertisers measure campaign performance, but they focus on different core strengths. While DoubleVerify specializes in digital ad verification, comScore specializes in broader audience measurement and media planning. The Trade Desk (TTD - Free Report) , a major independent ad-buying platform, is relevant because DV’s products depend on where and how advertisers automate media buying.
How DV's Scores Frame the Trend BetThe bottom line is that DV has credible exposure to AI, social and streaming TV, but investors still need evidence that these trends can produce durable revenue growth and pricing resilience.
The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which fits a balanced near-term view rather than a stronger short-term call. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
DV has a VGM Score of B, with a Value Score of B and Growth Score of B, indicating a favorable mix of valuation and growth characteristics.
The Momentum Score of F, however, shows that the market is still waiting for harder proof before fully rewarding the long-term trend thesis.
Key Takeaways DoubleVerify trades at 9.93X forward earnings as 2026 revenue growth is forecast at 8%-10%.First-quarter adjusted EBITDA reached $55.2 million, with a 31% margin and no debt outstanding.Measured transactions rose 12%, but the fee per thousand transactions fell 4%, pressuring growth. DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV - Free Report) presents a split investment case. The stock trades at a low multiple, solid profitability and ongoing investment in social, connected TV and AI products.
The caution is growth. Revenue expansion has slowed from prior levels, and pricing pressure remains visible even as transaction volumes rise.
DV Valuation Looks CompressedDV trades at 9.93X forward 12-month earnings, below 28.31X for the Zacks sub-industry, 24.49X for the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and 21.13X for the S&P 500.
That discount is also meaningful against its own history. Over the past five years, DV has traded as high as 171.17X and as low as 9.93X, with a median of 62.60X.
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For investors seeking a lower-multiple software name, that setup can look appealing. The valuation already reflects a large amount of skepticism, while the company still has earnings growth potential.
DoubleVerify Still Delivers Healthy MarginsProfitability remains the clearest support for the bull case. In the first quarter of 2026, DV reported adjusted EBITDA of $55.2 million, equal to a 31% adjusted EBITDA margin.
The company also expects a full-year adjusted EBITDA margin of about 34%. That level of margin discipline helps offset part of the concern around slower revenue growth.
AI-driven efficiencies are playing a role in cost control. Management has tied margin expansion to operating efficiency, faster product launches and the broader use of AI across the business.
DV Growth Is Slowing From Prior LevelsDV’s revenues increased 10% year over year to $180.8 million in the first quarter of 2026. That still reflects growth, but it is below the company’s stronger 2025 revenue growth rate of 14.7%.
The second-quarter outlook points to further moderation. Management expects revenues of $199-$205 million, representing year-over-year growth of about 7% at the midpoint.
For 2026, DV expects revenues of $810-$826 million, implying growth of 8-10%. That makes execution in social, connected TV and AI products central to the debate over whether the valuation discount is justified.
DoubleVerify Faces Fee and Mix PressureThe pricing picture is less favorable than the volume picture. Advertiser revenues represented 90% of total revenues and grew 9% year over year in the first quarter, while Media Transactions Measured increased 12%.
That volume gain was partly offset by a 4% decline in the fee charged per thousand measured transactions. Lower measured transaction fees can dilute the quality of revenue growth.
This dynamic makes product mix more important. DV needs scale, but it also needs greater adoption of higher-value offerings to reduce the drag from lower fee rates.
Competition adds to that pressure. comScore, Inc. (SCOR - Free Report) is another audience measurement and media planning provider, while The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD - Free Report) is a major demand-side platform in the programmatic advertising ecosystem.
DV's Balance Sheet Supports the Bull CaseFinancial flexibility remains a real strength. DV ended the first quarter with approximately $174 million in cash and no debt outstanding.
The company has also been active with buybacks. It repurchased 9.8 million shares for $100.2 million year to date and still had $200 million authorized for repurchases.
That balance sheet does not remove execution risk, but it gives DV room to invest in AI and product expansion while returning capital.
What DV's Ratings Say About TimingThe bottom line is that DV looks inexpensive and profitable, but the growth profile is not yet strong enough to make the timing straightforward. A low multiple can support interest, while slower growth and fee pressure argue for patience.
The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). That fits a balanced view, suggesting the shares are interesting but not a clear near-term conviction call. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
DV also has a VGM Score of B, along with a Value Score of B and a Growth Score of B. Those grades point to attractive underlying value and growth characteristics.
The Momentum Score of F is the offset. Since Style Scores are meant to complement the Zacks Rank, investors may prefer stronger momentum or improved estimate stability before taking a more aggressive stance.
The Technology Services industry is expected to reach the pre-pandemic levels eventually, enabling regular dividend payments. The rising adoption of remote work, swift global digital transition and technological advancements like 5G, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will propel industry expansion. Also, concerns about data security will provide an impetus for the industry to grow.
Dave Inc. (DAVE - Free Report) , V2X Inc. (VVX - Free Report) and Coherent Corp. (COHR - Free Report) , are poised to gain from the prevailing trends.
About the Industry The Zacks Technology Services industry encompasses companies involved in producing, developing and designing various software support, data processing, computing hardware and communications equipment. These offerings range from integrated powertrain technologies, advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to semiconductor packaging and interconnect technologies, collaboration software, specialty printers, and data acquisition and analysis systems. This industry caters to consumer and business markets, and serves diverse end markets and customer segments. Additionally, some industry players offer advanced analytics, clinical research services, data storage technology and solutions, and technology-enabled financial services for consumers and small business owners.
Factors Structuring the Future of Technology Services Rising Demand Environment: The industry is mature, with the demand for services remaining healthy over time. Revenues and cash flows are expected to eventually reach the pre-pandemic levels, aiding most industry players to pay out stable dividends.
Economic Recovery: According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP rose at an annual rate of 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The growth rate has increased, leading to a velocity with which the economy is moving that is still forward. Economic activities in the non-manufacturing sector are in good shape. The Services PMI measured by the Institute for Supply Management has stayed above the 50% mark for 24 months.
Technological Advancement Takes Center Stage: The global shift toward digitization creates opportunities in various markets, including 5G, blockchain and AI. The United States, a significant player in the IT sector, is positioned for growth on the widespread adoption of smart technologies and increased investments in security. Companies are increasingly adopting generative AI, ML, blockchain and data science to gain a competitive advantage. Per Statista, the GenAI market is anticipated to reach $804.3 billion by 2032, witnessing a 12.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2032.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Bright Near-Term Prospects The Zacks Technology Services industry, which is housed within the broader Zacks Business Services sector, currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #97. This rank places it in the top 39% of 247 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates continued outperformance in the near term. Our research shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to one.
Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let us look at the industry’s recent stock market performance and current valuation.
Industry Beats Sector But Lags S&P 500 The Zacks Technology Services industry has outperformed the broader Zacks Business Services sector but underperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composite over the past year.
The industry has moved up 5.8% over this period against the 16.7% decline of the broader sector and compared with the 25.4% rally of the Zacks S&P 500 composite.
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Industry's Current Valuation On the basis of EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization), which is commonly used for valuing staffing stocks because of their high debt levels, the industry is currently trading at 17.73X compared with the S&P 500’s 18.68X and the sector’s 10.18X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 28.97X and as low as 10.26X, with the median being 13.93X, as the charts below show.
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3 Technology Services Poised for Growth Dave: This financial technology company offers digital banking, budgeting tools and credit facilities like ExtraCash. Dave’s first-quarter 2026 earnings release reveals positive momentum in its revenues that gained 47% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA rising 57%, resulting in a 44% margin.
DAVE’s customer-first strategy bears fruit as the new member count went up 22% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, with customer acquisition costs of $18, flat with the preceding quarter. The company strengthened its relationship with customers as monthly transacting members (MTM) increased 18% year over year, with average revenue per use (ARPU) moving up 24%.
Despite an upsurge in MTM, which could raise credit risks, Dave gracefully managed to mitigate the threat, leveraging its proprietary AI and machine learning-based CashAI v5.5 model. This credit risk management apparatus led to the lowest loss rate on record in first-quarter 2026, lowering the 28-day past-due metric to 1.69%. Dave introduced Dave Flex, a “Pay in 4” credit product, to a small testing group of existing members. The company deduced the following results that include exponential growth in total originations per customer and an anticipated rise in ARPU.
The company remains on track to transition ExtraCash receivables to an off-balance sheet funding structure with Coastal Community Bank, which is expected to unlock $200 million in incremental liquidity, reduce costs of capital and support the repayment of the existing credit facility.
DAVE currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 EPS has moved up 14.1% in the past 90 days. Daveshares have surged 114.8% over the past year.
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V2X: This company offers critical mission solutions and support services to defense clients globally. VVX reported an outstanding performance in the first quarter of 2026 during its earnings release. The top line gained 23% year over year, with adjusted net income accelerating 53%, leading to bottom-line growth of 55%.
V2X’s total backlog reached a record $13.8 billion, providing strong visibility into long-term revenues, with 94% of the top line in 2026 already visible in the backlog and under contract. Across all businesses, the company held $4.1 billion in total bookings and awards.
The company’s contract execution was impressive, as evidenced by the full operational execution and initial operational capability on the large-scale T-6 aircraft program during the first quarter of 2026. It led management to expect revenues of $175-$180 million from this program. V2X managed to provide a $70-$80-million boost to the mid-point of the top-line guidance on the back of a discrete time-and-materials contract with a national security customer expansion and extension.
V2X is no less on the AI front, launching three internal AI platforms operating on enterprise IT infrastructure. It has resulted in a significant expansion in AI-enabled productivity and operational efficiency in support functions. Partnerships with Google, NVIDIA, Amazon and Tactile assisted the company in building differentiated, AI-backed predictive platforms for aerospace sustainment and client bids.
VVX presently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its 2026 bottom line increased 4.4% in the past 90 days. V2X shares have gained 59.1% in a year.
Coherent: This prominent player in the materials, networking and lasers domain is riding the AI wave. The rapid expansion of AI data centers and the rising demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency are fueling the expansion in optical networking infrastructure. It has led to a step-function increase in its order book, resulting in a record level of backlog.
The upsurge in Coherent’s transceiver demand can be attributed to the rapid adoption of 800-gig and 1.6T transceivers by customers. On the Optical Circuit Switch front, the market opportunity exceeds $4 billion. The company resolved a critical manufacturing bottleneck, enabling output to increase rapidly across two production facilities and convert backlog into top-line growth.
Coherent’s partnership with NVIDIA is instrumental to raising Co-Packaged Optics’ (CPO) addressable market opportunity over $15 billion. The company anticipates initial scaled-out CPO revenues in late 2026, followed by scaled-out CPO revenues in late 2027.
Supply-chain headwinds are prevalent within the AI market. To address this concern, COHR expanded internal Indium Phosphide (InP) capacity. The shift from 3-inch InP to 6-inch yields more than 4X as many devices at less than half the cost. The company’s strategy to sign and finalize long-term agreements with customers, including upfront capital investments from customers, helps fund and mitigate challenges encircling COHR’s capacity expansion.
COHR currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its fiscal 2026 bottom line has increased 1.5% in the past 90 days. Coherent shares have skyrocketed 198.5% in a year.
Key Takeaways Ouster expects EBITDA profitability milestones during 2027 through balanced growth and cost control.OUST targets 30% to 50% annual revenue growth and posted 44% year-over-year growth excluding Stereolabs. Ouster aims for 35% to 40% GAAP gross margins while limiting operating expense growth to 5% to 8%. Ouster, Inc.’s (OUST - Free Report) most important financial milestone is to reach EBITDA breakeven, and the company's roadmap suggests that no single metric will determine when it gets there. Instead, profitability depends on a combination of sustained revenue growth, healthy gross margins and disciplined operating expenses.
Revenue growth is expected to remain the primary driver. Ouster continues to target annual revenue growth of 30% to 50%, supported by product innovation and expanding adoption across its sensing and perception portfolio. Even excluding the contribution from the Stereolabs acquisition, the company delivered 44% year-over-year revenue growth, demonstrating that the underlying business continues to scale at a strong pace.
However, higher revenues alone are unlikely to deliver EBITDA breakeven. The company also aims to maintain GAAP gross margins in the 35% to 40% range, allowing more of every incremental revenue dollar to contribute toward covering fixed costs. At the same time, operating expenses are expected to increase by only 5% to 8% from 2025 levels, despite investments in innovation and the integration of Stereolabs. This operating discipline is designed to create meaningful leverage as revenues continue to expand.
Taken together, these factors point to a gradual but improving EBITDA profile. If Ouster continues delivering strong revenue growth while maintaining margin performance and keeping operating expense growth under control, the company expects to begin reaching EBITDA profitability milestones during 2027. Continued innovation serves as the catalyst that supports each of these financial objectives and strengthens the path toward breakeven. OUST carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present.
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Competitors' Efforts to Improve Their Respective PerformanceInnoviz Technologies Ltd. (INVZ - Free Report) reported a first-quarter gross margin of approximately negative 22%, impacted by revenue mix and lower fixed-cost absorption. Innoviz expects margins to improve as production volumes ramp up later this year. Innoviz’s NREs accounted for about 70% of 2025 revenues, and the company expects LiDAR revenues and gross margins to rise as programs reach SOP and new wins expand.
indie Semiconductor, Inc. (INDI - Free Report) reported first-quarter revenues of $55.5 million, up about 3% year over year, with core business revenues of $34.1 million growing more than 20% sequentially. indie reduced its non-GAAP operating loss to $11.1 million from $15.1 million a year ago while keeping operating expenses in line with guidance. indie expects second-quarter operating expenses of about $38 million and believes its balance sheet and Wuxi sale proceeds will support its path to profitable growth through 2026.
OUST’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesOuster has outperformed the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductor industry year to date. OUST has gained 75.4% against the industry decline of 14.1%.
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From a valuation perspective, Ouster appears overvalued. Going by its price/sales ratio, the company is trading at a forward sales multiple of 8.91, higher than the industry’s 3.97.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 loss per share has widened by 2 cents each in the past 60 days.
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Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL | MRVL Price Prediction) trades below $200, while Wall Street’s average analyst price target sits at $252.56. That implies roughly 22.4% of upside if the consensus is right.
Marvell designs the custom silicon, high-speed optics, and Ethernet switches that hyperscalers use in AI data centers, with the data center segment producing 76% of total revenue. That heavy exposure is why Wall Street treats every hyperscaler capex headline as a Marvell headline, and why the July reversal has been brutal.
The KeyBanc upgrade to a $400 price target on July 14, 2026 lands in the middle of that reversal, creating one of the widest gaps between price and expectations in large-cap semis.
A Data Center Favorite Gave Back a Month of Gains in Two Weeks Hyperscaler capex anxiety triggered the immediate selloff. News flow around revised capital expenditure forecasts from major hyperscale cloud providers put the custom AI silicon trade on the defensive, and Marvell absorbed the worst of it.
Shares are down 33.21% over the past month and 10.96% in the past week alone, with a 7.27% single-session drop on the most recent trading day. Selling pressure was compounded by increased competition in the ASIC market and premium valuation sensitivity to sticky inflation.
Fundamentally, the business held together. Q1 FY2027 revenue hit a record $2.418 billion, up 27.6% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.80 beating consensus. Management guided Q2 to $2.70 billion, roughly 35% growth. The selloff is a sentiment story, with the underlying numbers intact.
KeyBanc Sees a $12 Billion Design Win the Market Is Ignoring KeyBanc analyst John Vinh’s bull case rests on the custom AI accelerator pipeline. He flags the imminent second-half 2026 volume ramp of Amazon’s Trainium 3 processor alongside a major new design win for Google’s “Merope” LPU, projected to generate up to $12 billion over its lifecycle. That multi-year, high-margin revenue visibility supports a target well above current consensus.
CEO Matt Murphy backs the thesis on the earnings call, citing “exceptional AI-related bookings” and a raised revenue outlook for both fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2028. Design win activity reached an all-time record, with 50 plus custom AI opportunities across 10 plus customers heading into the ramp.
Wall Street’s posture has stayed constructive through the selloff. The ratings distribution shows 38 Buy, 5 Hold, and 1 Sell, and recent institutional filings show funds like NFSG Corp, Adell Harriman & Carpenter, and Legacy Capital Group adding into weakness rather than trimming.
Peers Held While Marvell Cracked Alone The peer group did not sell off with Marvell, which makes the July move stand out.
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Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) trades at $394.28 against a $523.73 analyst target, roughly 32.8% of implied upside. Shares are up 0.25% on the month and rated overwhelmingly Buy, with 44 Buys, 4 Holds, and no Sells.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) sits at $212.50 with a $301.62 average target, implying 41.9% upside. The stock is flat over the past month and holds a lopsided 58 Buy, 2 Hold, 1 Sell ratings mix. Analyst-implied upside is the largest in this cohort.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) trades at $529.14 versus a $525.40 target, essentially at fair value with roughly 0.7% downside implied. Ratings still lean Buy at 42 Buy, 9 Hold, but the target has not kept up with a 147.08% YTD run.
NVIDIA carries the biggest analyst-implied upside at consensus, but Marvell’s KeyBanc-tier scenario at $400 would represent roughly 93.9% upside, dwarfing every peer if it plays out.
Down 33% in a Month While the S&P Barely Budged Marvell is up 143.07% year to date even after the crash, while the S&P 500 has returned 10.69% over the same stretch. That is a stock still lapping the index by a factor of more than 13, now offered at a discount.
Analyst posture: 44 firms cover the name, breaking down as 38 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell. Consensus target of $252.56 implies 22.4% upside, and KeyBanc’s outlier $400 effectively doubles the current price.
My Take: A Real Setup, but Only If Hyperscaler Capex Holds The bull path back to $252, and eventually to a $300-plus stock, runs through hyperscaler capex plans firming back up, the Trainium 3 ramp and Google Merope program delivering on KeyBanc’s timelines, custom XPU volume, 1.6T optics adoption, and the Celestial AI and XConn acquisitions closing the scale-up interconnect gap.
The bear path opens if the ASIC competitive picture tightens and hyperscalers pull budgets or bring more silicon in-house. The 74x trailing P/E leaves no room if design wins slip. On balance, the setup looks cautiously constructive: fundamentals are intact, the multiple has reset, and the Google and Amazon programs give concrete catalyst paths. The next earnings report is the key confirmation point for the ramp.
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Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Brown & Brown (BRO - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Brokerage industry.
This insurance company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 2.20%.
For the most recent quarter, Brown & Brown was expected to post earnings of $1.36 per share, but it reported $1.39 per share instead, representing a surprise of 2.21%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.91 per share, while it actually produced $0.93 per share, a surprise of 2.20%.
Price and EPS Surprise
With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Brown & Brown. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Brown & Brown currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.31%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 27, 2026.
Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
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Toast Inc. NYSE: TOST shares have rallied sharply into mid-July. Analysts are becoming bullish on the company’s Toast IQ artificial intelligence (AI) platform that launched in October 2025.
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The tool is boosting total revenue and annual recurring revenue (ARR). Toast’s first-quarter results showed approximately 7,000 net new locations and 26% year-over-year ARR growth to $2.2 billion.
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That was punctuated by The Goldman Sachs Group, which upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target to $36. The firm was bullish about Toast IQ, which it believes will increase the company’s average revenue per user. Toast has also been increasing its number of accounts, a trend Goldman Sachs believes will continue.
Since the rally, TOST is about 20% below its consensus price target of $37.59. But at a time when investors have higher growth options, the simple question is whether TOST is fairly priced or undervalued.
Toast AI Platform Is Driving Revenue and ARR GrowthOn June 10, Toast published data about how its customers used Toast IQ in the first quarter of 2026. The results make clear that restaurant owners are looking for insights to increase the profitability and efficiency of their restaurants. That supports the idea that revenue gains will continue.
However, the company is also facing the costs associated with AI. That means balancing higher hardware and memory costs that could put margins under pressure.
Why Interest Rates Still Matter for TOSTSince going public in 2021, TOST stock has been impacted by the direction of interest rates. It soared to around $51 a share after the IPO. However, this was a time when stimulus money flowed freely, and the revenge travel trade was just getting started.
Toast seemed like the right stock at the right time. That is, until it wasn’t. TOST fell sharply, along with most technology stocks, starting in November 2021.
That wasn’t just because of normal IPO price action. The Federal Reserve began raising interest rates from a level at or near zero percent. Before dismissing that as anecdotal evidence, consider that Toast relies on the restaurant sector. This sector came under pressure as they balanced higher input costs with a consumer who had only so much room to absorb price increases.
That situation is still in place today. Consumer spending remains strong, and the latest data show inflation moderating. That argues against interest rate hikes, which will be bullish for TOST.
Is Toast Stock Undervalued? DCF Models Tell Different StoriesA discounted cash flow (DCF) calculator offers two ways to answer the fair value question. At TOST's current price, both are worth checking because they tell noticeably different stories.
The Intrinsic Value (FCF) model discounts Toast's projected free cash flow to today's dollars, resulting in a fair value range of $35.68 to $65.40 per share. The high end of that range is about 54% above the price as of July 15, suggesting the stock is undervalued on a pure cash-generation basis.
The Intrinsic Value Range w/Earnings Per Share (EPS) model applies multiples of 18.75x to 25x to projected earnings, resulting in a fair value band of $4.59 to $8.37 per share. A 25x forward price-to-earnings (P/E) is below the stock's current P/E and is reasonably generous for a mature company. The gap comes from the earnings base, not the multiple.
Why the disconnect? Toast only recently crossed into sustained GAAP profitability, and its GAAP earnings per share remain small relative to the cash the business actually generates. Stock-based compensation and other non-cash charges weigh on reported EPS in a way that they don't weigh on free cash flow. Analysts project 33% earnings growth over the next 12 months. A static, current-year EPS multiple doesn't fully capture that growth.
That's the real takeaway: the FCF and EPS models aren't contradicting each other so much as measuring different things for a company early in its profitability curve. As GAAP earnings catch up to cash flow, expect that gap to narrow. Until then, the FCF model may be the more reliable gauge of what Toast is actually worth.
Toast, Inc. (TOST) Price Chart for Thursday, July, 16, 2026
Toast Stock Outlook: What to Watch Before August EarningsTOST is a stock that may be easier to buy than it is to hold. For investors who believe the stock is trading below its fair value, getting in at $30 seems like a safe bet. However, competition and higher costs could eat into the company’s margins, compressing earnings growth, which is the argument skeptics are making.
Toast is scheduled to report earnings on August 4. Confirmation of strong year-over-year revenue growth could go a long way toward affirming Goldman Sachs' outlook. It could also signal that more analysts will raise their TOST targets.
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Teledyne Technologies (TDY - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.
The power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements makes the Zacks rating system highly useful for individual investors, since it can be difficult to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts. These are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time.
As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Teledyne is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. That's partly because of the influence of institutional investors that use earnings and earnings estimates for calculating the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their transaction of large amounts of shares then leads to price movement for the stock.
For Teledyne, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Earnings Estimate Revisions for TeledyneThis defense and aerospace industry supplier is expected to earn $24.10 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Teledyne. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 0.9%.
Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
You can learn more about the Zacks Rank here >>>
The upgrade of Teledyne to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Matson (MATX - Free Report) , a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Matson currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.
You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>
Set to Beat the Market? In order to see if MATX is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this ocean transportation and logistics services company holds up.
Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.
For MATX, shares are up 0.61% over the past week while the Zacks Transportation - Services industry is down 0.34% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 7.92% compares favorably with the industry's 0.98% performance as well.
While any stock can see its price increase, it takes a real winner to consistently beat the market. That is why looking at longer term price metrics -- such as performance over the past three months or year -- can be useful as well. Shares of Matson have increased 22.32% over the past quarter, and have gained 87.66% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 8.13% and 22.65%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of MATX's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now MATX is averaging 313,381 shares for the last 20 days..
Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with MATX.
Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. This revision helped boost MATX's consensus estimate, increasing from $13.96 to $14.16 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that MATX is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of A. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Matson on your short list.
Humana (HUM - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.
The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this health insurer, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- has this insight at its core.
The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.
For Humana, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.
The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsThe earnings estimate of $6.22 per share for the current quarter represents a change of -0.8% from the number reported a year ago.
Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Humana has increased 26.64% because two estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions.
Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the company is expected to earn $9.26 per share, representing a year-over-year change of -46.0%.
There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, two estimates have moved up for Humana versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 5.43% higher.
Favorable Zacks RankThe promising estimate revisions have helped Humana earn a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.
Bottom LineHumana shares have added 12.7% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are betting on its impressive estimate revisions. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away to benefit from its earnings growth prospects.
Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Apparel and Shoes sector have probably already heard of Boot Barn (BOOT - Free Report) and Tapestry (TPR - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.
Currently, both Boot Barn and Tapestry are holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that both of these stocks have an improving earnings outlook since the Zacks Rank favors companies that have witnessed positive analyst estimate revisions. But this is only part of the picture for value investors.
Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.
BOOT currently has a forward P/E ratio of 18.02, while TPR has a forward P/E of 18.23. We also note that BOOT has a PEG ratio of 1.08. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. TPR currently has a PEG ratio of 1.29.
Another notable valuation metric for BOOT is its P/B ratio of 3.56. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, TPR has a P/B of 41.53.
These metrics, and several others, help BOOT earn a Value grade of B, while TPR has been given a Value grade of C.
Both BOOT and TPR are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that BOOT is the superior value option right now.
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AeroVironment and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the U.S. Space Force’s Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource program and the U.S. Space Force’s ongoing efforts to modernize the Satellite Control Network; (ii) accordingly, defendants overstated AeroVironment’s business and financial prospects; and (iii) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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