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Jennifer Ann Wolfenbarger, Vice President and CFO of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE +1.31%), disposed of 2,827 shares of common stock on July 7, 2026. SEC Form 4 filing

Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$290,531Shares sold2,827Post-transaction shares (directly held)13,528Post-transaction value$1.4 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($102.77); post-transaction value based on July 07, 2026, market close ($102.77).

Key questionsWhy was this transaction executed at this time?
The disposal was non-discretionary and was carried out to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting of 6,440 restricted stock units on July 7, 2026. This type of transaction is a routine consequence of equity compensation vesting and does not reflect the insider's discretionary view of the company’s valuation.How does this impact the insider's total equity exposure?
While the tax-related sale reduced the immediate position, the underlying vesting event expanded the insider's direct ownership base from 9,915 shares to 13,528 shares net of the withheld amount. The CFO remains a significant individual stakeholder with a 0.0306% ownership interest in Franklin Electric.What is the composition of the remaining equity holdings?
Following this transaction, the insider continues to hold a mix of common stock owned outright and restricted shares that are subject to future vesting schedules. These awards serve to align executive compensation with long-term shareholder interests through 2027 and beyond.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-07-08)$101.26Market Capitalization$4.5 billionRevenue (TTM)$2.2 billionNet Income (TTM)$150.5 millionCompany SnapshotFranklin Electric designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems, motors, water treatment systems, and monitoring devices across its Water Systems, Energy Systems, and Distribution segments, generating revenue from groundwater, water transfer, wastewater, and fuel applications globally.The company operates a diversified business model that combines original equipment manufacturing with aftermarket parts and services, serving both residential and commercial end-markets across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region.Primary customers include water utilities, agricultural operators, industrial facilities, and original equipment manufacturers, with a focus on essential infrastructure applications where reliability and efficiency are critical operational requirements.Franklin Electric is a leading global manufacturer of pumping systems with approximately 6,500 employees and a market capitalization of $4.5 billion. The company maintains a diversified geographic footprint and multi-segment operating structure that provides exposure to essential water infrastructure and energy markets. With TTM revenue of $2.2 billion and net income of $150.5 million, Franklin Electric demonstrates strong operational scale and profitability in the industrial machinery sector.

What this transaction means for investorsInvestors shouldn’t sweat this sale as it is merely the byproduct of vesting restricted stock units. From a stock perspective, Franklin Electric is one that investors shouldn’t sleep on. The stock has delivered annualized total returns of 12.7% over the last decade, highlighting the power of being a leader in an important yet niche category.

Franklin Electric’s submersible motors, pumps, and wholesale distribution network for water products are undeniably critical and have helped the company become a steady-Eddie stock sporting 34 consecutive years of dividend increases.

Trading at just 22 times forward earnings and growing sales by 10% in its latest quarter, FELE stock isn’t outrageously priced. Franklin Electric won’t be a mega-multibagger anytime soon, but if you are looking for a steady compounder to act as a stable piece of your portfolio while it trades at a reasonable valuation, the company certainly fits the billing.

Over the last decade, Franklin Electric has grown its sales, net income, and dividend by 9%, 9%, and 10% annually, providing investors with fairly robust and predictable returns despite the inherent cyclicality of its business.

Josh Kohn-Lindquist has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Franklin Electric. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRNX | CRNX Price Prediction) shares have climbed 99% just this week, from $42.03 at Monday’s close, to $83.54 earlier today. The simple reason: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) agreed to acquire it.

Vertex’s $10 Billion All-Cash Bid Fuels the Surge The catalyst arrived after the market close on July 6: Vertex agreed to buy Crinetics for approximately $10 billion, or $85.00 per share in all cash. The transaction was unanimously approved by both boards and is expected to close in Q3 2026. Vertex plans to finance the deal with cash and debt.

The prize is Crinetics’ endocrine franchise. PALSONIFY (paltusotine), the first once-daily oral somatostatin receptor type 2 nonpeptide agonist for acromegaly, cleared the FDA in September 2025 and won European Commission approval in April 2026. Q1 2026 product sales hit $10.31 million, with 263 unique prescribers and roughly 70% of patients on reimbursed therapy. Behind PALSONIFY sits atumelnant, a Phase 3 candidate for congenital adrenal hyperplasia and ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome. Vertex projects the acquired assets could deliver over $5 billion in peak annual sales and contribute earnings accretion by 2029.

Endocrine Peers Get a Re-Rating Look Vertex is stepping outside cystic fibrosis and building a fifth business group in endocrine diseases, and that validation puts a fresh spotlight on the small cluster of rare-disease specialists in the same neighborhood. Vertex shares themselves barely moved on the week, gaining 0.08% to $498.43, reflecting investor caution about the price tag.

The most direct competitive read-throughs are into Cushing’s syndrome and CAH. Neurocrine Biosciences (NASDAQ:NBIX) markets CRENESSITY (crinecerfont) for classic CAH, which posted $153.30 million in Q1 2026 revenue and overlaps directly with Crinetics’ atumelnant program. Neurocrine stock added 6.24% over the past week. Corcept Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CORT), whose relacorilant is in development for Cushing’s syndrome alongside its newly approved ovarian cancer indication Lifyorli, rose 5.04%. Ascendis Pharma (NASDAQ:ASND), an adjacent endocrine rare-disease peer with YORVIPATH and YUVIWEL, gained 3.51%.

Those moves arrive against a backdrop where a scaled acquirer just paid roughly $85 per share for a company whose analyst target sat at $83.73 and whose full-year 2026 revenue is pegged around $69 million. Investors sifting for the next endocrine tuck-in are exactly the audience that reads through to names like these, which is one reason breakout-driven M&A watchlists get updated after weeks like this one.

What to Watch With CRNX at $83.54 and Vertex’s cash offer fixed at $85.00, the arbitrage spread is narrow and the ceiling is defined. Absent a competing bid, upside from here is capped. Investors should track the expected Q3 2026 close plus any HSR or regulatory commentary – all of which will help us understand where things go from here.

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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? CACI International (CACI - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Services industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

When looking at the last two reports, this defense contractor has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 5.80%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the last reported quarter, CACI International came out with earnings of $7.27 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.9 per share, representing a surprise of 5.36%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $6.41 per share and it actually produced earnings of $6.81 per share, delivering a surprise of 6.24%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For CACI International, 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.

CACI International has an Earnings ESP of +5.72% 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 #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.

When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.

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.

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 Illumina (ILMN - Free Report) , which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. 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. Illumina 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.

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Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for ILMN that show why this genetic testing tools 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 ILMN, shares are up 6.87% over the past week while the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is up 2.25% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 15.6% compares favorably with the industry's 10% 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 Illumina have risen 42%, and are up 92.74% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 10.61% and 21.48%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of ILMN'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 ILMN is averaging 1,920,957 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with ILMN.

Over the past two months, 2 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost ILMN's consensus estimate, increasing from $5.17 to $5.19 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 2 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom LineTaking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that ILMN is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Illumina on your short list.

Important Information Regarding Section 20(a) Individual Liability Claims: Three Peabody Energy Executives Named Personally in Securities Action Over Alleged Centurion Mine Misrepresentations

BTU INVESTOR ALERT

, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) of a pending securities class action naming three senior executives as individual defendants. Class Period: October 14, 2024 through May 4, 2026. Check if you might be eligible to recover your investment losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (888) SueWallSt.

Peabody Energy shares lost approximately $14.50 per share in value during the Class Period, declining from a high of $39.50 to $25.00 following corrective disclosures about the Centurion mine ramp-up failure. To be considered for lead plaintiff, investors must file by August 24, 2026.

The Named Individual Defendants

The securities action names the following executives as individual defendants under both Section 10(b) and Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

James C. Grech, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, who allegedly oversaw and directed public statements assuring investors of Centurion's on-time ramp-up while the mine faced cascading equipment and geological failures Mark A. Spurbeck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who allegedly certified the accuracy of SEC filings containing inflated volume and cost guidance for the metallurgical coal segment Marc E. Hathhorn, former President of Global Operations (through October 31, 2024), who allegedly assured investors the Centurion timeline carried minimal risk while the mine relied on 8-year-old repurposed equipment Section 20(a) Control Person Framework

The complaint contends each individual defendant possessed the power and authority to control the contents of Peabody Energy's SEC filings, press releases, earnings call scripts, and presentations to analysts and institutional investors. As alleged, each defendant received copies of the Company's public statements prior to issuance and had both the ability and opportunity to prevent misleading disclosures or cause them to be corrected.

Sarbanes-Oxley Certification Obligations

Under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Grech and Spurbeck personally certified quarterly and annual SEC filings, attesting that:

Financial statements fairly presented the Company's financial condition and results of operations Disclosure controls were designed and maintained to ensure material information was made known to certifying officers Any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal controls were disclosed Any fraud involving management or employees with a significant role in internal controls was reported The action asserts these certifications were made while defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that Centurion's ramp-up faced mechanical, electrical, and roof control challenges that rendered the Company's volume guidance and cost projections materially misleading.

Scienter Allegations

The lawsuit alleges that the individual defendants, because of their positions and access to material non-public information, knew that adverse facts about Centurion had not been disclosed to the investing public. The complaint charges that positive representations about the mine's timeline and operational readiness were materially false when made.

"Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies' public statements are accurate and complete. When executives personally certify SEC filings containing specific operational projections, they bear responsibility for ensuring those projections reflect known conditions on the ground." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the BTU Lawsuit

Q: Who are the defendants named in the BTU lawsuit? A: The complaint names Peabody Energy Corporation and three individual defendants: James C. Grech (CEO), Mark A. Spurbeck (CFO), and Marc E. Hathhorn (former President of Global Operations). Each is alleged to have had the power and authority to control the Company's public disclosures during the Class Period.

Q: What is the BTU class action lawsuit about? A: A securities class action has been filed against Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) alleging materially false and misleading statements between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 regarding the Centurion mine ramp-up timeline and metallurgical coal segment guidance. Shares fell approximately 36.7% from their Class Period high after the truth was revealed.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.

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

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

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

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

Q: What do BTU investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt, a brand of Levi & Korsinsky LLP, for a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.

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Key Takeaways Valero Energy is likely to benefit as WTI stays below $75, keeping feedstock costs attractive.Renewed Middle East tensions have supported oil prices, but traders remain cautious on Hormuz risks.Softer crude prices may also aid Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 through lower input costs. West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) oil is currently trading below $75 per barrel, according to data from Oilprice.com, significantly down from the more than $100 per barrel mark reached in May this year. However, renewed tensions in the Middle East, following President Donald Trump's statement that the ceasefire agreement with Iran is no longer in effect, are once again supporting oil prices.

Considering the uncertainty arising from the renewed tensions, with the United States and Iran having already exchanged new, intense attacks, and its impact on the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for the flow of significant global oil volumes, traders are taking a cautious approach. Oil prices remaining significantly below the highs seen earlier this year are aiding refiners like Valero Energy Corporation (VLO - Free Report) with relatively attractive feedstock costs.

In other words, VLO, a leading refining company, is now able to purchase oil at a lower cost, enabling the production of end products. Thus, Valero Energy, which generates significant margin from its refining activities, is likely to benefit from lower oil prices.

Will MPC & PSX Also Gain?

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC - Free Report) and Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) are two other leading refining companies that are well poised to gain from the relatively softer crude prices.

MPC runs refining systems that are the largest in the United States. With high utilization of refineries, Marathon Petroleum is well-positioned to capture almost all of the available profitable opportunities.

Although a leading refiner, PSX, unlike most of its refining peers, has diversified its business across midstream and chemicals. It is to be noted that the midstream business, by its very definition, is resilient since it generates stable cash flows as the assets are being utilized for the long term, and is less vulnerable to commodity price volatility.

Hence, having a diversified business model, the large-cap stock is insulated from commodity price volatility to a great extent.

VLO’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates

Shares of VLO have gained 82.7% over the past year compared with the 38.4% improvement of the industry.

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From a valuation standpoint, VLO trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA of 8.65X. This is above the broader industry average of 5.74X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VLO’s 2026 earnings has seen upward revisions over the past 30 days.

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

Investors interested in stocks from the Internet - Software sector have probably already heard of BILL Holdings (BILL - Free Report) and Braze, Inc. (BRZE - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.

Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.

Right now, BILL Holdings is sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Braze, Inc. has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that BILL has an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.

BILL currently has a forward P/E ratio of 11.86, while BRZE has a forward P/E of 37.70. We also note that BILL has a PEG ratio of 0.40. 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. BRZE currently has a PEG ratio of 1.26.

Another notable valuation metric for BILL is its P/B ratio of 1.02. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, BRZE has a P/B of 4.61.

These are just a few of the metrics contributing to BILL's Value grade of B and BRZE's Value grade of F.

BILL stands above BRZE thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that BILL is the superior value option right now.

Key Takeaways RLI has raised its regular dividend for 51 straight years and hiked quarterly payout by 12.5% in May 2026. RLI declared a $2.00-per-share special dividend and approved a new $250 million share repurchase program. Strong underwriting, operating cash flow and disciplined capital management aid shareholder returns. RLI Corp. (RLI - Free Report) has a disciplined and shareholder-friendly capital deployment strategy that balances investments in business growth with consistent capital returns. The company generates strong underwriting profits and operating cash flow, enabling it to return excess capital while maintaining a conservatively capitalized balance sheet.

RLI has increased its regular dividend for 51 consecutive years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to returning cash to shareholders. In May 2026, the board increased the quarterly dividend by 12.5% to 18 cents per share. When capital exceeds business needs, RLI distributes excess cash through special dividends. The company declared a $2.00-per-share special dividend in May 2026, totaling approximately $184 million, continuing its history of periodic special dividend payments.

RLI's board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program to return more value to investors. With the latest authorization, the board approved the issuance of up to $250 million of the company’s outstanding common stock in May 2026.

Management emphasizes maintaining financial flexibility and capital adequacy before distributing excess capital, ensuring the company can support underwriting growth and withstand catastrophe losses. Strong underwriting profitability, recurring operating cash flow, investment income, a conservatively capitalized balance sheet and disciplined risk management provide RLI with the financial strength and flexibility to deploy capital efficiently while creating long-term shareholder value.

RLI's capital allocation strategy is a key investment strength. The combination of regular dividend increases, periodic special dividends, opportunistic share repurchases and continued investment in the business reflects disciplined capital management that has consistently enhanced long-term shareholder value.

What About Its Peers?First American Financial Corporation (FAF - Free Report) follows a balanced capital-return strategy that combines a steadily growing dividend with opportunistic share repurchases. FAF generally uses a combination of regular dividend increases and selective share repurchases to distribute excess capital. FAF has increased its dividend for more than 15 consecutive years, reflecting management's commitment to returning capital through various housing market environments.

American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG - Free Report) has one of the most shareholder-friendly capital allocation policies in the U.S. insurance sector. AFG regularly generates capital that is needed to support underwriting operations. Returning excess capital to shareholders in the form of regular and special cash dividends and through opportunistic share repurchases is an important and effective component of American Financial’s capital management strategy. The combination of growing regular dividends, frequent special dividends, opportunistic buybacks and strong underwriting profitability has enabled the company to deliver substantial cash returns to investors over time.

RLI’s Price PerformanceShares of RLI have lost 14.2% in the past year against the industry.

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RLI’s Expensive ValuationThe stock is overvalued compared with its industry. It is currently trading at a price-to-book ratio of 3.11, above the industry average of 1.49.

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Estimate Movement for RLIThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for RLI’s third-quarter 2026 has moved down 1.8% in the past 60 days. The same for the full-year 2026 and 2027 EPS has moved up 1.8% and 2.6%, respectively, in the past 60 days.

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Key Takeaways Coherent stock has soared 247% in a year but pulled back 11% over the past month.AI demand drove Datacenter & Communications to 75% of third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues.COHR's backlog extends into 2028, while long-term supply agreements stretch through 2030. Coherent Corp. (COHR - Free Report) has been one of the standout performers in the technology hardware space over the past year. The stock has surged an impressive 247%, significantly outperforming the industry's 8% growth and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite's 24% advance. More recently, however, COHR has pulled back 11% over the past month, suggesting the stock may be entering a healthy correction after its remarkable run.

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The recent weakness raises an important question for investors: Is this a buying opportunity, a signal to hold existing positions, or a reason to stay on the sidelines? While the valuation remains elevated, Coherent's strengthening fundamentals indicate that the company's long-term growth story remains intact.

AI Infrastructure Demand Is Reshaping COHR’s BusinessCoherent's transformation has been fueled by booming demand for AI infrastructure. The company's Datacenter & Communications segment has become its primary growth engine, accounting for 75% of third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues while delivering 41% year-over-year growth.

This shift is significant because it changes the company's revenue profile. Historically, hardware manufacturers have been exposed to short product cycles and volatile demand. Today, Coherent is increasingly tied to long-duration AI infrastructure spending, providing investors with greater confidence in future earnings.

Unlike traditional semiconductor hardware cycles, AI-related investments are supported by large-scale cloud deployments and multi-year capital spending plans, making demand considerably more predictable.

Long-Term Orders Improve COHR’s Revenue VisibilityOne of the biggest positives for Coherent is the dramatic improvement in order visibility.

Rather than experiencing the typical cyclical increase in hardware demand, the company is witnessing a step-change in customer commitments. Record backlog levels now extend into calendar 2028, while long-term supply agreements stretch through 2030.

This level of visibility substantially lowers the risk that new manufacturing investments become underutilized during an economic slowdown.

To support this unprecedented demand, Coherent invested approximately $290 million in capital expenditures during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, more than doubling spending from the prior-year period.

Importantly, this aggressive capacity expansion is backed by contractual customer commitments rather than speculative demand forecasts.

Operating Leverage is Beginning to Pay OffThe surge in AI-related demand is translating directly into stronger profitability.

Higher factory utilization and improved supply chain efficiencies contributed to a 163-basis-point expansion in the adjusted operating margin during the third quarter. Meanwhile, adjusted net income climbed nearly 56% year over year, highlighting the operating leverage created by rising production volumes.

As manufacturing assets become increasingly utilized, incremental revenues are flowing through to earnings at a faster pace, improving the overall quality of Coherent's financial performance.

This combination of expanding margins and stronger earnings suggests the company is benefiting not only from higher sales but also from greater operational efficiency.

Strategic Partnerships Strengthen Financial FlexibilityCoherent has also significantly strengthened its balance sheet.

A major catalyst came from NVIDIA's (NVDA - Free Report) $2 billion equity investment, which increased Coherent's cash balance to roughly $3 billion during the third quarter of fiscal 2026 from approximately $1.5 billion in the previous quarter.

Beyond the financial benefits, NVIDIA's investment serves as an important strategic validation of Coherent's technology and its role within the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure ecosystem.

Management has simultaneously accelerated debt reduction. During the quarter, Coherent repaid $162 million of debt, reducing its leverage ratio to 0.5X from 1.7X in the previous quarter.

Lower leverage, higher liquidity and declining interest costs collectively provide the company with considerably greater financial flexibility as it continues investing in future growth.

Premium Valuation Appears Supported by Improving FundamentalsCoherent currently trades at approximately 37.56 times forward earnings, nearly double the industry's 21.49 times forward earnings multiple.

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At first glance, that premium valuation may appear demanding. However, investors are paying for a business that is becoming fundamentally different from the cyclical hardware manufacturer it once was. Multi-year customer commitments, record backlog, expanding margins, stronger cash generation and a healthier balance sheet are all contributing to a more predictable earnings profile.

While short-term volatility is always possible following such a strong rally, Coherent's growing exposure to AI infrastructure spending and long-term customer agreements provides a solid foundation for sustained growth over the coming years.

Coherent's Top and Bottom Line Expectations Remain RobustCoherent's growth prospects remain compelling, supported by strong demand across AI-driven datacenter infrastructure and improving operating leverage. The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects fiscal 2026 revenues of $7.1 billion, indicating 21.5% year-over-year growth. Momentum is expected to accelerate further in fiscal 2027, with revenues forecast to increase 37.7% from the prior year.

The earnings outlook is equally impressive. The consensus estimate indicates fiscal 2026 EPS of $5.47, suggesting 55% year-over-year growth. Looking ahead, analysts expect EPS to climb another 52.5% in fiscal 2027, indicating confidence that Coherent's expanding AI-related business, improving margins and higher manufacturing utilization will continue to drive profitability.

Such robust top- and bottom-line projections reinforce the investment case that Coherent's transition toward AI infrastructure is creating a stronger, more predictable earnings profile despite the stock's premium valuation.

Peers to Watch: Lumentum and IPG PhotonicsAmong U.S.-listed peers, Lumentum Holdings (LITE - Free Report) and IPG Photonics (IPGP - Free Report) offer useful comparisons for investors evaluating Coherent. Like Coherent, both LITE and IPGP operate in optical components and photonics markets that benefit from increasing demand for high-speed data communications and advanced laser technologies. However, Coherent currently stands apart because of its unusually strong AI infrastructure exposure, record backlog extending into 2028, long-term supply agreements through 2030, and a significantly strengthened balance sheet following NVIDIA's strategic investment. These factors have helped improve earnings visibility and differentiate Coherent's growth profile within the photonics industry.

COHR Remains a Buy for Long-Term AI InvestorsCoherent’s remarkable rally reflects meaningful improvements in its business rather than market enthusiasm alone. The company has strengthened its revenue visibility through long-term customer commitments, expanded profitability as AI-driven demand boosts operating leverage, and reinforced its balance sheet with greater financial flexibility. Although the stock trades at a premium and could experience periodic volatility after its strong advance, its transformation into a critical supplier for AI infrastructure supports a more durable growth outlook. With robust revenue and earnings expectations, improving execution and favorable industry trends, Coherent remains an attractive buy for investors seeking long-term exposure to the expanding AI ecosystem.

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

Shares of Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL | MRVL Price Prediction) are up 7% to $247 and change in midday trading Thursday, riding a broad semiconductor rebound that’s lifted the entire AI chip complex. Marvell stock came into the session bruised after a sharp multi-week pullback, setting up an oversold bounce.

The move stems from broad sector catalysts. Traders are responding to blowout preliminary Q2 results from Samsung, continued strength at SK Hynix, and Fundstrat’s Tom Lee framing the recent selloff as a buying opportunity in AI infrastructure names.

Some of Marvell’s peers are participating in the rally while others are lagging behind. Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock is up 3%, but NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares are down 1% today.

A Broad Sector Rebound Powers the Move Marvell stock had faded after its June 22, 2026 S&P 500 inclusion, unwinding some of the technical buying that drove a strong run into the event. Insider selling and valuation concerns amplified the July drawdown.

The supportive fundamental backdrop hasn’t changed. Marvell has an expanded NVIDIA partnership via NVLink Fusion, a reported $2 billion strategic investment tie-up, a wave of analyst target hikes, and the recent Teralynx T100 switch launch with 102.4 Tbps of silicon aimed at AI clusters.

Marvell’s AI-Driven Growth Story Marvell’s Q1 FY2027 results reported May 27, 2026 showed revenue of $2.418 billion, up 27.6% year over year (YoY), with data center revenue of $1.833 billion (76% of total). Management guided Q2 FY2027 revenue to $2.7 billion, implying 35% YoY growth.

The company’s valuation is a pressure point, though. Marvell stock trades at a trailing P/E of 85x per Yahoo Finance, the richest of the three names. That reflects both depressed trailing earnings and a stock that has run 191% year to date (YTD).

CEO Matt Murphy told investors that the company sees “exceptional AI-related bookings” and significantly raised its FY2027 and FY2028 outlook. That growth is real, but the average analyst target price of $252.26 sits near MRVL stock’s current quote, which suggests that the implied upside is limited.

Broadcom Trades at a Growth-Justified Premium Broadcom stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 66x, above the sector average but below that of Marvell. AVGO stock is up 15% YTD, well behind Marvell’s move but still ahead of the market.

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Broadcom’s Q2 FY2026 results, reported June 3, 2026, showed revenue of $22.19 billion, up 47.9% YoY, with AI semiconductor revenue of $10.8 billion, up 143% YoY. The company’s Q3 FY2026 guidance calls for AI semiconductor revenue of $16 billion, over 200% YoY growth. That scale gives Broadcom’s premium some cover.

NVIDIA Screens as the Cheapest of the Trio NVIDIA stock trades at a trailing P/E of 31x with a forward P/E of 22x. NVDA stock is up 8% YTD, lagging both peers despite $81.62 billion in Q1 FY2027 revenue (up 85.2% YoY) and Q2 guidance of $91 billion. On growth-adjusted multiples, NVIDIA stock screens as the most reasonably valued of the three AI chip leaders.

The apparent contradiction is that NVIDIA stock carries the largest market cap at $4.77 trillion but also the lowest multiple. Evidently, the earnings scale has finally caught up to the share price.

SOXX Confirms the Sector Move The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) is up 5% today, confirming a sector-wide rally rather than a single-name story. The ETF holds Marvell, Broadcom, and NVIDIA and carries a 0.34% expense ratio.

The concentration risk is worth noting with the SOXX ETF. The fund’s top holdings dominate the returns, so this ETF behaves as an amplified play on the same AI-infrastructure trade lifting its largest components today.

What to Watch Now Investors can watch for whether Marvell stock holds today’s 7% gain into the close, given the stock’s beta of 2.2 and recent volatility. A close at session highs would suggest that the oversold bounce has legs.

Discipline is crucial here, and investors should consider keeping their position sizes modest in high-beta AI names. Marvell’s next fundamental catalyst is the company’s Q2 FY2027 earnings, which will test whether the AI-infrastructure thesis can grow into the multiple.

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Shares of Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) are up 11% to $5.30 at midday Thursday, breaking away from the rest of the iBuyer group in an otherwise uneven session for beaten-down real estate names.

Peer Offerpad Solutions (NYSE:OPAD) is trailing at up 4% to $5.22, while Zillow Group (NASDAQ:Z | Z Price Prediction) stock has added 2% to $32.96. A week ago, these three names rallied in unison; today, Opendoor stock is the clear winner.

The divergence stands out because Opendoor stock is still down 10% year to date, so today’s pop looks more like an oversold bounce than a fundamental re-rating. Retail sentiment appears to be doing the heavy lifting today.

Retail Flow Drives the Move There’s no single news trigger behind OPEN stock’s jump. The action looks like retail and momentum flow into volatile small-cap real estate names, stacked on top of an oversold bounce off depressed levels. Reddit chatter has been quietly building.

Opendoor sentiment on Reddit stayed firmly bullish into the move, with sentiment scores ranging from 66 to 74 across the past several sessions. Discussion has migrated from r/wallstreetbets to r/stocks, suggesting broader retail interest beyond pure speculation.

The macro backdrop remains soft for Opendoor and its iBuyer peers. Housing starts fell to 1.18 million annualized in May, down from a March peak, and existing home sales slipped to 4.09M in June. Those readings keep OPEN and OPAD transaction volumes suppressed, which frames today’s move as a flow-driven rally rather than a fundamental shift.

The Valuation Irony Here’s the twist: today’s price winners are the two unprofitable iBuyers, while the one name actually earning money is lagging behind.

Opendoor stock carries no TTM P/E ratio and has TTM EPS of -$1.76. The company’s most recent quarter showed revenue down 38% year over year, and its analyst target sits at just $4.82, below today’s price. Offerpad is deeper in the red with TTM EPS of -$11.70 and a 50% year-over-year revenue decline; OPAD shares are down 59% year to date.

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Zillow is the profitable one, with TTM EPS of $0.25 and a TTM P/E ratio of 131x. The company saw Q1 2026 revenue growth of 18% and earnings growth of 5x year over year. Yet, Zillow shares remain down 52% year to date, and today’s small gain barely registers next to Opendoor’s double-digit jump.

Bull and Bear Cases on Opendoor The bull case rests on the “Opendoor 2.0” turnaround narrative, retail momentum, and index-flow interest. Management has guided to adjusted EBITDA breakeven for Q2, and CEO Kaz Nejatian has been vocal that the operating machine is working. That combination has pulled speculative capital into the name.

The bear case shouldn’t be overlooked, however. Opendoor is GAAP unprofitable, highly rate-sensitive, and carries a beta of 3.56, meaning big up days can flip to big down days quickly. Furthermore, Opendoor’s dilution risk sits at 964.7 million shares outstanding, and OPEN stock’s 52-week range of $0.73 to $10.87 tells you exactly how wide the swings can get. Thus, investors should keep their position sizing modest on this one.

For broader housing-theme exposure without single-stock iBuyer risk, the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (NYSEARCA:XHB) offers a diversified alternative, though it doesn’t hold Opendoor or Offerpad.

What to Watch Now Investors can watch for whether Opendoor stock holds the $5 in the coming sessions and whether volume confirms the breakout attempt. The stock’s beta of 3.56 means a reversal could be just as sharp as today’s rally, so entries this late in the session carry above-average risk.

The next real test comes with Opendoor’s Q2 2026 report, when the adjusted EBITDA breakeven guide gets measured against actual results. Any slippage against that bar could unwind the recent retail bid quickly. Until then, momentum traders may keep OPEN and OPAD active into Friday.

Zillow shares remain the odd name out. Traders willing to look past the company’s elevated 131x TTM P/E and focus on the forward multiple of 15x may find the profitable property-tech name to be a more durable story once the retail bounce fades.

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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 ATI (ATI - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry.

When looking at the last two reports, this maker of steel and specialty metals has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 9.07%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the last reported quarter, ATI came out with earnings of $1 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.88 per share, representing a surprise of 13.64%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.89 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.93 per share, delivering a surprise of 4.49%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For ATI, 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.

ATI has an Earnings ESP of +1.32% 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.

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.

Baker Hughes (BKR) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd today announced the successful energization of two new 345 kV transmission substations to its grid, enabling the interconnection of up to 550 megawatts (MW) of wind generation in LaSalle and Woodford counties. With unprecedented demand for electricity across the US and here in Illinois, ComEd customers have seen the impact of higher PJM, the electric transmission grid operator for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia, including ComEd's serv.

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Smucker (SJM - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Smucker due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

Smucker Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Miss on Volume DipThe J. M. Smucker reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results. Adjusted earnings were $2.77 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.65. Earnings increased 20% from the prior-year quarter, driven by higher pricing, increased adjusted gross profit, favorable SD&A expenses and lower interest expense.

Net sales were $2,268.1 million, up 6% year over year. However, the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,271 million. Comparable net sales, excluding prior-year divestiture-related sales and favorable foreign currency exchange, increased 6%. Comparable net sales growth reflected a 10-percentage-point benefit from net price realization, mainly driven by higher pricing for coffee and sweet baked goods. This was partly offset by a 4-percentage-point decline in volume/mix, primarily due to decreases in coffee and sweet baked goods, partially mitigated by growth in Uncrustables sandwiches.

Adjusted gross profit increased 4% year over year to $835.3 million. The upside reflected higher net price realization, partially offset by increased costs, including commodity costs and tariffs, along with unfavorable volume/mix. The company incurred approximately $23 million in tariff expenses in the quarter, mainly impacting the U.S. Retail Coffee segment.

Adjusted operating income rose 14% to $482.1 million, reflecting increased adjusted gross profit and favorable SD&A expenses. Lower marketing spend and distribution costs more than offset higher general and administrative expenses.

Decoding SJM’s Q4 Segmental PerformanceU.S. Retail Coffee: Net sales increased 12% to $830.6 million, driven by higher pricing across the portfolio. Net price realization contributed 21 percentage points, while volume/mix declined 8 percentage points due to decreases in Dunkin’ and Folgers, partly offset by growth in Café Bustelo. Segment profit increased 1% to $214 million, as pricing gains and lower marketing spend mostly offset higher costs, including commodity costs and tariffs, and unfavorable volume/mix.

U.S. Retail Frozen Handheld and Spreads: Net sales rose 1% to $454.1 million. Net price realization added 2 percentage points, led by higher pricing for Uncrustables sandwiches and lower trade spend for Jif peanut butter. Volume/mix declined 2 percentage points, reflecting lower sales of Jif peanut butter and Smucker’s fruit spreads, partly offset by growth in Uncrustables. Segment profit surged 37% to $124.7 million, aided by lower marketing spend, higher pricing, lower costs, lapping equipment write-off charges and lower pre-production expenses tied to the new Uncrustables manufacturing facility.

U.S. Retail Pet Foods: Net sales increased 2% to $401.7 million. Pricing contributed 3 percentage points, driven by cat food and dog snacks, while volume/mix declined 2 percentage points due to weakness in dog snacks and the lapping of contract manufacturing sales related to divested pet food brands. Segment profit advanced 18% to $125.7 million, supported by higher pricing and lower marketing spend.

Sweet Baked Snacks: Net sales decreased 5% to $237.2 million. Excluding noncomparable sales related to the divestiture of certain Sweet Baked Snacks value brands, net sales declined 4%. Volume/mix reduced sales by 12 percentage points, mainly due to softness in snack cakes and breakfast products, partly offset by growth in donuts. Higher pricing contributed 8 percentage points. Segment profit rose 45% to $29 million, reflecting higher pricing and lower marketing expenses, partly offset by unfavorable volume/mix and higher costs. Management noted that the segment’s fourth-quarter sales exceeded expectations, aided by a faster-than-anticipated return to production following the February fire at its Emporia, KS, facility. Hostess Donettes grew net sales 13% in the quarter.

Away From Home: Net sales increased 15% to $228.3 million. Excluding favorable currency movements, sales rose 14%. Net price realization added 8 percentage points, mainly due to higher coffee pricing, while volume/mix contributed 6 percentage points, driven by increases in Uncrustables sandwiches, fruit spreads and coffee. Segment profit climbed 21% to $55.3 million, benefiting from higher pricing and favorable volume/mix, partly offset by higher costs. The company also began presenting Away From Home as a reportable segment, reflecting the business’s increased scale and strength.

SJM’s Financial Health Snapshot & GuidanceThe company ended fiscal 2026 with cash and cash equivalents of $58.6 million and long-term debt, excluding the current portion, of roughly $6.4 billion. Total shareholders’ equity was $5.5 billion. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $579.2 million in the quarter. Free cash flow was $483.9 million. For fiscal 2026, free cash flow totaled about $1.16 billion. The company returned $464.7 million to shareholders through dividends and repaid $720 million of debt during the year.

Smucker issued its fiscal 2027 outlook. The company expects net sales to decline 3% to 4% year over year, primarily due to lower net price realization and unfavorable volume/mix. Management noted that the sales decline mainly reflects expectations for green coffee deflation, as the company plans to pass lower costs to consumers through pricing.

Adjusted earnings per share are expected in the band of $9.75-$10.25, implying year-over-year growth of 7-12%. The guidance assumes an adjusted gross profit margin of approximately 38%, SD&A expenses rising about 5%, net interest expense of nearly $345 million, an adjusted effective tax rate of 24.3% and weighted-average shares outstanding of 107 million.

Free cash flow is projected to be approximately $1 billion, with capital expenditures of $325 million. Management expects to pay down about $500 million of debt in fiscal 2027 and move toward a leverage ratio of around 3.0 net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of the fiscal year. The company expects volume/mix growth across its key platforms — Uncrustables, Cafe Bustelo, Meow Mix and Milk-Bone — in fiscal 2027.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates revision have trended upward during the past month.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Smucker has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Smucker has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Key Takeaways Boot Barn is using stores, exclusive brands and digital growth to support a balanced expansion model.Fiscal 2026 comps rose 7.2%, with retail stores up 6.2% and e-commerce sales increasing 15.3%.BOOT plans 70 store openings in fiscal 2027, supporting expected sales growth of 14-16%. Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) is leaning on a balanced growth model that combines store expansion, category depth, exclusive brands and digital execution.

For investors, the question is whether those strengths can keep driving sales while near-term margin pressure from occupancy, freight and expansion costs remains part of the story.

Boot Barn Demand Drivers Still Look BroadBoot Barn’s demand base is not tied to a single trend. The company serves western lifestyle and workwear customers across footwear, apparel, hats, accessories and related categories, giving it a broader retail position than a narrow fashion concept.

Fiscal 2026 same-store sales increased 7.2%, with retail stores up 6.2% and e-commerce up 15.3%. Fourth-quarter comps rose 6.1%, helped by higher transaction count and average unit retail, with strength across men’s western boots, ladies’ western boots, apparel and denim.

The durability signal is also meaningful. Many of Boot Barn’s top-selling styles have been in the assortment for more than five years, which lowers fashion-cycle risk and supports a steadier core merchandise base.

For comparison, Tractor Supply Company (TSCO - Free Report) gives investors another rural and work-related retail reference point. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK - Free Report) is a relevant footwear and lifestyle-brand peer when assessing how branded product identity can shape consumer demand.

BOOT Store Expansion Is Still the Main EngineStores remain central to Boot Barn’s long-term thesis. The company ended fiscal 2026 with 539 stores across 49 states, while management believes the United States can support about 1,200 locations over time.

New-store economics remain attractive. Boot Barn targets roughly $3.2 million in first-year sales on about $1.7 million of total net investment, with a payback period of about 1.8 years.

The store base has already reshaped the company. Boot Barn opened 267 stores over the past five years, effectively doubling its chain, and those locations contributed more than $750 million of fiscal 2026 revenues.

The company opened 80 stores in fiscal 2026 and plans 70 openings in fiscal 2027. That expansion is expected to help support fiscal 2027 sales growth of 14-16%.

Boot Barn Brands Add Margin and IdentityExclusive brands are becoming a larger part of the Boot Barn model. Their penetration rose 220 basis points in fiscal 2026 to 40.8% of sales.

That shift matters because in-house labels do more than broaden product choice. Brands such as Cody James, Shyanne, Hawx and Cleo + Wolf help Boot Barn address specific customer needs while differentiating its assortment from retailers that rely more heavily on third-party labels.

Exclusive brands also support the margin story. Merchandise margin expanded 80 basis points in fiscal 2026, helped by buying scale, supply-chain efficiencies and higher exclusive brand penetration.

Management expects exclusive brand penetration to reach 41.3% in fiscal 2027 and continues to target 50% over time. That provides a longer-term path to product differentiation and profitability support.

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BOOT Digital Strategy Expands ReachBoot Barn’s digital strategy is designed to reinforce the physical fleet, not replace it. Stores still generated about 90% of fiscal 2026 sales, while e-commerce represented about 10%.

Website visits exceeded 164 million in fiscal 2026, up from more than 114 million in fiscal 2025. In the fourth quarter, e-commerce same-store sales increased 14.1%, faster than the retail store comp gain.

Omnichannel services add convenience across channels. Boot Barn supports buy online, pick up in store, curbside pickup, ship-from-store and in-store returns, tying digital traffic back to the store base.

The company is also investing in dedicated brand sites and artificial intelligence tools, including Range Finder and a piloted in-store consumer AI solution. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for e-commerce same-store sales growth of 11-13%.

Boot Barn Signals Point to Growth With CautionThe bottom line is that Boot Barn still has several credible growth levers, led by stores, resilient categories, exclusive brands and digital reach. The caution is that faster expansion is also adding near-term cost pressure.

Gross margin declined 80 basis points in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, management expects gross margin of 37.1-37.3%, down from 39.1% a year earlier, reflecting freight and occupancy headwinds.

BOOT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). That rank suggests a more balanced near-term setup rather than a clear positive or negative earnings-revision signal. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The stock also has a VGM Score of A, with a Growth Score of A and Momentum Score of A, but a Value Score of C. That mix supports the view that operating momentum remains visible, while investors should stay alert to valuation and margin pressure.

Key Takeaways Boot Barn's fiscal 2026 same-store sales rose 7.2%, led by e-commerce growth of 15.3%.Exclusive brands reached 40.8% of BOOT sales, helping merchandise margin expand 80 basis points.BOOT ended fiscal 2026 with 539 stores and sees long-term potential for about 1,200 U.S. stores. Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) offers a useful window into several trends shaping specialty retail. Investors can use BOOT to track how western lifestyle demand, exclusive brands, omnichannel tools and store-led expansion are changing niche apparel and footwear retail.

BOOT enters fiscal 2027 with healthy sales momentum, a larger store base and a clearer role for technology inside the store network.

Boot Barn Is Riding Western Lifestyle DemandBoot Barn is benefiting from sustained category demand rather than a short-lived fashion cycle. Fiscal 2026 consolidated same-store sales increased 7.2%, with retail store same-store sales up 6.2% and e-commerce same-store sales up 15.3%.

The demand profile was broad. Fourth-quarter same-store sales rose 6.1%, supported by higher transaction count and average unit retail, with strength across men’s western boots, ladies’ western boots, apparel and denim.

Many top-selling styles have been in the assortment for more than five years. That consistency, combined with category and geographic breadth, supports the view that western lifestyle demand has a durable base.

BOOT Shows Private Labels Gaining PowerBOOT’s exclusive-brand progress points to a broader retail shift toward owned labels. Exclusive brands represented 40.8% of fiscal 2026 sales, up 220 basis points from the prior year and up 1,900 basis points over six years.

The company uses proprietary labels to address underserved product categories and price points. Cody James, Shyanne, Hawx and Cleo + Wolf help Boot Barn offer differentiated assortments across western lifestyle and workwear.

Brand ownership also supports loyalty and margin potential. Fiscal 2026 merchandise margin expanded 80 basis points, helped by exclusive-brand growth, buying economies of scale and supply-chain efficiencies. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK - Free Report) gives investors another specialty-footwear comparison point built around category-focused brands.

Boot Barn Tech Is Blending Stores and DigitalBoot Barn is not treating digital as a separate business. Its technology investments are aimed at making stores more useful and expanding product access.

The omnichannel tool kit includes a mobile app, AI-enabled Range Finder, the WHIP endless-aisle platform and Cassidy, an in-store consumer AI pilot. Stores also support buy online, pick up in store, curbside pickup, ship-from-store and in-store returns.

That model uses physical stores as selling floors and fulfillment nodes. Fiscal 2026 website visits exceeded 164 million, and e-commerce accounted for 10.4% of consolidated sales.

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BOOT Expansion Reflects a Still-Open White SpaceBoot Barn’s expansion shows how specialized concepts can still take share nationally. The company ended fiscal 2026 with 539 stores across 49 states and opened 80 stores during the year.

Management believes the United States can support about 1,200 Boot Barn stores over time. That view leaves meaningful geographic white space even after years of rapid expansion.

The store model remains central to the growth case. Over the past five years, Boot Barn opened 267 stores, effectively doubling the chain, and these stores contributed more than $750 million of fiscal 2026 revenues. Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI - Free Report) offers a relevant denim and apparel benchmark for investors tracking heritage categories within modern retail assortments.

Boot Barn Screens Well for Trend-Focused InvestorsBoot Barn screens well for trend-focused investors because the operating story lines up with durable niche demand, private-label growth, store-enabled digital tools and national expansion.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which tempers the near-term call. A Rank #3 can be appropriate to hold, but it does not carry the same positive earnings-estimate signal as a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

BOOT’s Style Scores add more nuance. The stock has a VGM Score of A, Growth Score of A and Momentum Score of A, indicating favorable growth and momentum characteristics within the Zacks framework. Its Value Score of C is the caveat. Trend strength and operating momentum do not automatically mean the shares are inexpensive.

Key Takeaways Flywire's Q1 2026 revenues rose 41% as B2B, Education, Travel and Healthcare drove growth.Flywire raised FY2026 payment-processing ramp-up contribution outlook to 3-4 percentage points.Flywire expects broader B2B software adoption to strengthen long-term growth and profitability. Flywire Corp.'s (FLYW - Free Report) B2B business is becoming a key growth driver as enterprises look to modernize manual, fragmented invoice-to-cash workflows. Its software-enabled payment platform automates invoicing, collections and accounts receivable processes, enabling customers to improve efficiency while expanding payment volumes and software adoption over time.

The momentum was evident in the first quarter of 2026. Flywire reported revenues of $188.1 million, up 41% year over year, while Revenue Less Ancillary Services rose 43% to $184 million, or 37.2% on a constant-currency basis. Management attributed the strong performance to a better-than-expected education season, continued strength in Travel, and payment-processing ramp-up in Healthcare and B2B.

B2B growth is being fueled primarily by expanding existing customer relationships rather than new client wins. Increased payment-processing volumes from B2B invoice migration initiatives, along with the Cleveland Clinic implementation, contributed a mid-single-digit percentage-point tailwind to first-quarter revenue growth. Management expects a similar contribution in the second quarter before these ramp-up benefits moderate in the second half of 2026. It also raised its expected full-year 2026 revenue contribution from payment-processing ramp-up to 3-4 percentage points.

While these B2B ramp-ups carry a lower-margin profile, weighing on adjusted gross margin, they are meaningfully boosting revenue growth and payment volume. As Flywire expands software adoption across its B2B customer base and moves beyond the initial ramp-up period, the business is expected to deliver a stronger mix of software revenues alongside payment processing, supporting long-term growth and profitability.

How Are FLYW’s Competitors Fairing?BILL Holdings (BILL - Free Report) is a listed competitor in AP/AR automation, SMB payments and financial workflows. In its March 2026 quarter, BILL served 493,800 businesses, processed $89 billion in TPV (+12% year over year) and handled 34 million transactions (+14% year over year), showing BILL’s scale in B2B payments.

Corpay (CPAY - Free Report) is another listed competitor in corporate payments, payables, cards and vendor-payment workflows. In first-quarter 2026, CPAY reported 25% year-over-year revenue growth, 11% organic revenue growth and 29% adjusted EPS growth, underscoring CPAY’s commercial payment strength.

FLYW’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of FLYW have rallied 50.6% over the past three months, outperforming the broader industry and the S&P 500 Index.

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In terms of forward 12-month P/E, FLYW stock is trading at 15.82X, which is at a discount to the Zacks Internet Software industry’s 27.31X.

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Flywire’s estimate revisions reflect a positive trend. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2026 EPS has been significantly revised upward. It indicates a significant year-over-year increase.

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

NEW ORLEANS, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 27, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AVAV) (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

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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.

The case is Norrell v. AeroVironment, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-01429.

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BENSALEM, Pa., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at (215) 638-4847 or by email to [email protected].

Calix, Inc. (NYSE:  CALX)
Class Period: January 28, 2026 – April 21, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 27, 2026

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) the Company’s first quarter margins had significantly benefited from advanced purchasing of memory components; (2) that the Company’s advanced supply of memory components was dwindling; (3) that, as a result, the Company was experiencing negative margin pressure as it was forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s margins, business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV)
Class Period: June 25, 2025 – March 10, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 27, 2026

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) AeroVironment understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the SCAR program and the U.S. Space Force’s ongoing efforts to modernize the SCN; (2) accordingly, Defendants overstated AeroVironment’s business and financial prospects; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS)
Class Period: January 14, 2025 – May 6, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 27, 2026

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) veterinarian prescription growth and adoption of Zoetis’ Librela, a canine pain treatment, were sharply weakening as clinicians became more cautious following FDA safety warnings concerning serious neurological complications in dogs; (2) Zoetis’ Simparica Trio was losing significant market share to a lower priced competing canine parasiticide with broader indicated use in a slowing overall market; and (3) Zoetis’ dermatology products, Apoquel and Cytopoint, were losing substantial market share to a newly launched competing canine treatment; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID)
Class Period: February 25, 2026 – April 13, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 28, 2026

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a supplier quality issue had significantly disrupted deliveries of the Lucid Gravity; (2) the foregoing was likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on the Company’s business and financial results; (3) accordingly, the Defendants had overstated the purported enhancements to Lucid’s manufacturing and delivery capabilities and overall operations; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

To be a member of these class actions, you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about these class actions, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or by email to [email protected], or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO | CRDO Price Prediction) is the quiet AI infrastructure story that suddenly is not quiet anymore. Its Active Electrical Cables and 1.6T interconnects sit inside training clusters at five of the six major hyperscalers, and fiscal 2026 revenue more than tripled to $1.335 billion. Shares are up 79.78% year to date to $258.69. Can Credo shares reach $500 by 2030?

Why Credo Shares Are Cooling After a Historic Run The rally has paused. CRDO is down 0.15% over the past week, though still up 16.39% over the past month and 177.09% over the past year. After that move, digestion is normal.

The pushback is valuation. Simply Wall St. recently argued the stock looks fully valued, and another piece framed it as facing a valuation test as growth momentum cools. Sequential revenue growth slowed from 51.9% in Q3 to 7.4% in Q4. Add a beta of 3.202, and every macro wobble hits this ticker three times harder. The stock is being asked to prove the ramp is durable.

Wall Street Sees Modest Upside. Our Model Sees Fair Value. Analysts are almost uniformly constructive. The consensus target sits at $269.81 with 4 Strong Buys, 13 Buys, 1 Hold, and zero sells, or 94% bullish. Stifel recently pushed its target to $350 and Evercore initiated at $325. Our model is more cautious near term.

The base case predicted price is $243.80 (a HOLD at 90% confidence), with a bull case of $334.22 and a bear case of $194.01 over the next year. Analysts are directionally right on trajectory and slightly light on earnings power. With quarterly earnings growth of 3.432 YoY, the multiple has room to compress even at higher prices.

The Path to $500 Per Share Reaching $500 from today’s price of $258.69 would require a gain of 93.3%. That is aggressive but not absurd given a beta above 3 and a five-year return of 2,120.52%.

With forward EPS of $3.59, a $500 price implies a forward P/E of 139. Our base case of $243.80 already implies roughly 76, so $500 requires about 63 of additional multiple expansion on today’s EPS. The path runs through EPS growth.

Q4 FY26 alone produced $1.16 in non-GAAP EPS, an annualized run rate near $4.64 before the ZeroFlap Optics, ALCs, and OmniConnect ramps CEO Bill Brennan called out. He described fiscal 2026 as “another defining year” and said Credo expects “continued strong financial performance” in fiscal 2027.

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If FY30 EPS reaches $7 to $8 on TAM expansion and 1.6T adoption, $500 implies a much more reasonable 60 to 70 forward multiple. The risk: hyperscaler capex is cyclical, and CRDO’s customer concentration means one deferral resets the story.

Where Credo Trades Today vs Its Earnings Power On forward EPS of $3.59, CRDO trades at roughly 72 forward earnings. Expensive on the surface, but not against 205.68% revenue growth and 805.04% net income growth.

Shares sit 13% below the 52-week high of $308.67 and well off the low of $86.48. The valuation is a bet that the earnings ramp continues long enough for the multiple to melt without the price falling.

Is $500 Realistic? Here’s My Take Reaching $500 by 2030 requires a 93.3% gain and is a stretch. But it is a stretch with a real blueprint.

Three things need to go right: EPS needs to roughly double from today’s run rate as optical and OmniConnect scale, hyperscaler diversification needs to broaden beyond current top customers, and the AI capex cycle needs to remain intact through decade end.

A hyperscaler pause that exposes customer concentration risk derails it. We’ve outlined the blueprint for how Credo Technology could reach $500 in 2030.

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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? Calix (CALX - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

When looking at the last two reports, this cloud, software platforms, systems and services provider for communications service providers has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 3.95%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the last reported quarter, Calix came out with earnings of $0.4 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 per share, representing a surprise of 5.26%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.38 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.39 per share, delivering a surprise of 2.63%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Calix, 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.

Calix currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.03%, 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 20, 2026.

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.