New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against AeroVironment, Inc. ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired AeroVironment securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026 (the "Class Period").
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On January 20, 2026, before markets opened, the Company reported in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that "upon mutual agreement" of AeroVironment and the U.S. Government, "the U.S. Government issued a stop work order on the Company's Other Transaction Agreement for the delivery of BADGER phased array antenna systems to support the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program." According to the filing, "[t]he stop work order allows for the parties to negotiate an amended agreement for the future of the SCAR program under new requirements for the program, which amendment is expected to be a firm-fixed price agreement. The Company expects to continue to deliver capabilities and products for the SCAR program."
Following this news, the price of AeroVironment stock declined $61.97 per share, or 15.77%, to close at $330.89 per share on January 20, 2026.
On March 10, 2026, after market, AeroVironment issued a press release, announcing third quarter 2026 financial results. The Company reported "operating loss of $179.0 million, compared to an operating loss of $3.1 million for the same period in fiscal year 2025." According to the complaint, "[t]hese financial results reflected the impact of a $151.3 million goodwill impairment in the Company's space division after the stop work order on the Company's BADGER systems built for the SCAR program." Additionally, according to the complaint "AeroVironment also reported that the U.S. Space Force had terminated the Company's contract concerning the SCAR program, and as a result, it would have to 'recompete' for the SCAR program."
Following this news, the price of AeroVironment stock fell $13.84 per share, or 6.24%, to close at $207.73 per share on March 11, 2026.
The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period, "Defendants
made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) 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; (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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LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 27, 2026.
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We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. AeroVironment downplayed the threat of competition related to its work with the U.S. Space Force's Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource ("SCAR") program. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about AeroVironment, investors suffered damages.
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AEC-Q102 Qualified Device Offers Industry-Best Minimum CMTI of 40 kV/µS and Maximum Repetitive Peak Isolation Voltage of 707 Vpeak
MALVERN, Pa., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced an automotive 1 MBd high speed optocoupler in a new SOP-5 package with a narrow width of 3.6 mm. Combining a comparative tracking index (CTI) of 400 with industry-leading minimum guaranteed common mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 40 kV/µS, the Vishay Semiconductors VOMHA43A is designed to deliver improved signal transmission quality and save space in applications requiring isolation voltages (VIORM) up to 707 Vpeak.
The AEC-Q102 qualified device released today is optimized for isolated data communication, fast signal switching, ground signal isolation, and logic voltage level shifting in automotive, industrial, home and building control, and telecom applications. In electric (EV), hybrid electric (HEV), and low speed electric (LSEV) vehicles, the optocoupler provides communication bus isolation for CAN, LIN, I²C, and SPI interfaces, as well as isolated drive circuit applications such as intelligent power module (IPM) drivers.
While previous SOP-5 packages offered a width of 4.4 mm, the narrower SOP-5 of the VOMHA43A requires less PCB space, while supporting stackable designs. The device’s minimum CMTI — which is more than double that of the closest competing device — provides enhanced robustness against electrical spikes and RF and EMI issues. And while competing devices offer maximum repetitive peak isolation voltages of 567 Vpeak, the optocoupler’s isolation voltage performance of 707 Vpeak meets the requirements of 400 V battery systems.
The VOMHA43A consists of a GaAlAs infrared emitting diode, optically coupled with an integrated photodetector and a high speed transistor. The photodetector is junction-isolated from the transistor to reduce miller capacitance effects. The optocoupler features an open collector output function that allows designers to adjust load conditions when interfacing with different logic systems, while a Faraday shield on the detector chip allows the device to reject and minimize high input to output common mode transient voltages.
The RoHS-compliant and halogen-free optocoupler operates over a temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C and is pin to pin compatible with leading competing parts to provide a direct replacement and eliminate the need for electrical and mechanical redesigns.
Samples and production quantities of the VOMHA43A are available now, with lead times of six weeks.
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.® Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.
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Key Takeaways Vishay 3.0 aims to boost profitability through capacity expansion and higher exposure to fast-growing markets.VSH's Q1'26 revenues rose 17.3% to $839.2M, while gross margin improved to 21%, driven by stronger volumes.Vishay sees Q2 gross margin near 22%, helped by price increases and higher capacity utilization. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.'s (VSH - Free Report) Vishay 3.0 strategy is designed to improve profitability by expanding manufacturing capacity, strengthening customer relationships and increasing exposure to faster-growing markets. While the company is still investing heavily, early results suggest that the strategy is beginning to support sustainable margin expansion.
Financial results for the first quarter of 2026 reflected encouraging progress. Revenues increased 17.3% year over year to $839.2 million, beating management's guidance. Gross margin improved to 21%, up from 19.6% in the previous quarter and 19% in the year-ago quarter. Operating margin also expanded to 2.6% from 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by stronger shipment volumes and improved factory utilization.
Demand has strengthened across industrial, automotive, aerospace and AI-related applications. Vishay Intertechnology reported a healthy book-to-bill ratio of 1.34, including an impressive 1.47 for semiconductors. Backlog increased 21% to $1.6 billion, providing strong revenue visibility and supporting higher capacity utilization in the coming quarters.
Vishay Intertechnology expects additional margin improvement in the second quarter. Revenues are projected between $875 million and $905 million, while gross margin is expected to reach roughly 22% despite higher metals and material costs. Recently implemented price increases should also contribute more meaningfully during the second and third quarters.
Although elevated capital spending on its new German 12-inch fab and other expansion projects may pressure free cash flow in the near term, these investments position Vishay Intertechnology to benefit from future demand growth. As capacity utilization rises and pricing actions take hold, Vishay 3.0 appears well-positioned to deliver sustainable margin expansion over the long run.
How Vishay Intertechnology Compares With Key Industry RivalsVishay Intertechnology's closest competitors, ON Semiconductor (ON - Free Report) and Diodes Incorporated (DIOD - Free Report) , are also working to improve margins through a richer product mix and manufacturing efficiency.
ON Semiconductor continues shifting its portfolio toward higher-margin silicon carbide (SiC), intelligent power and automotive solutions. In the first quarter of 2026, the company’s non-GAAP gross margin expanded by 30 basis points sequentially to 38.5%. This was primarily driven by increased manufacturing facility utilization (reaching 77% in the first quarter), enhanced operational efficiencies under its "Fab Right" strategy, and a richer product mix favoring higher-margin intelligent power products for AI data centers and automotive applications.
Diodes is also expanding its presence in automotive, industrial and AI power management applications. The company posted first-quarter 2026 revenues of $405.5 million, up 22.1% year over year, while its gross margin improved 30 basis points to 31.8%. Sequentially, Diodes’ gross margin expanded by 70 basis points, primarily driven by increased revenue contribution from higher-margin automotive and industrial segments and improved manufacturing facility utilization rates.
VSH’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of Vishay Intertechnology have skyrocketed 191.1% so far this year compared with the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 14.7% gain.
From a valuation standpoint, VSH trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 1.52, significantly below the sector average of 6.86. Vishay carries a Value Score of C.
Vishay Intertechnology Forward 12-Month P/S Ratio
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vishay Intertechnology’s 2026 earnings is pegged at 75 cents per share, implying a robust improvement from the loss of 5 cents in 2025. The consensus mark of $1.54 per share for 2027 earnings calls for a 105% year-over-year surge. Estimates for 2026 and 2027 have been revised upward over the past 60 days.
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Vishay Intertechnology currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Key Takeaways VSH has fallen 22.8% in a month amid AI spending worries, profit-taking and dilution concerns.Vishay 3.0 is lifting results, with Q1 revenues up 17.3% and backlog rising 21% to $1.6B.VSH sees growth from AI, industrial, auto, aerospace, defense and healthcare end markets. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH - Free Report) stock has come under intense selling pressure, declining 22.8% over the past month and significantly underperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector, which has gained 1.5% during the same period.
The weakness has not been limited to Vishay Intertechnology. Several leading semiconductor stocks, including Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM - Free Report) , FormFactor Inc. (FORM - Free Report) and Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL - Free Report) , have also lost ground. Over the past month, shares of Qualcomm, FormFactor and Marvell Technology have fallen 3%, 3.6% and 8.4%, respectively.
VSH stock’s recent sell-off has been driven by three major reasons.
Firstly, investors have turned cautious on semiconductor stocks amid concerns that the massive artificial intelligence (AI) spending by hyperscalers may not generate returns quickly enough to justify current investment levels.
Secondly, many chip stocks surged sharply during early 2026, pushing valuations to elevated levels and encouraging institutional investors to lock in profits. Despite the recent sell-off, Vishay Intertechnology currently trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 36.35, a significant premium to the sector’s average of 24.56.
Vishay Intertechnology Forward 12-Month Price-To-Earnings Ratio
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Compared with other semiconductor peers, Vishay Intertechnology trades at a premium to QUALCOMM, while at a lower multiple than FormFactor and Marvell Technology. At present, Qualcomm, FormFactor and Marvell Technology trade at P/E multiples of 16.77, 42.23 and 46.42, respectively.
Thirdly, Vishay Intertechnology faced company-specific pressure after announcing on July 7, 2026 that its 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2030 had become convertible, raising concerns about potential future share dilution. Following the news, shares of the company fell 9.4% in a single day.
While these issues have weighed heavily on sentiment, they appear to overshadow a business that is showing improving fundamentals. With demand strengthening across several end markets and management executing its long-term strategy successfully, the recent decline could offer investors an attractive buying opportunity.
Vishay Intertechnology 3.0 Strategy Is Delivering ResultsThe company's multi-year Vishay 3.0 transformation is now translating into stronger operating performance. The strategy focuses on expanding manufacturing capacity, broadening the product portfolio, improving customer engagement and increasing technical support, enabling Vishay Intertechnology to capture more business across growing markets.
The benefits became visible in the first quarter of 2026. Revenues increased 17.3% year over year to $839.2 million, exceeding management's guidance. Growth was broad-based across every end market, every sales channel and all three major geographic regions. Volume increased 5.8%, supported by stronger customer demand, inventory replenishment and continued market-share gains.
Vishay Intertechnology also reported a healthy book-to-bill ratio of 1.34, including 1.47 for semiconductors, while the backlog expanded 21% to $1.6 billion, representing 5.7 months of sales visibility. These numbers indicate that demand continues to outpace shipments, providing a favorable setup for future revenue growth.
VSH’s Multiple Market Exposure Offers Several Growth DriversUnlike many semiconductor companies that rely heavily on a single end market, Vishay Intertechnology benefits from exposure to several fast-growing industries.
AI-related demand remains one of the strongest growth engines. The company continues receiving orders for high-voltage MOSFETs, polymer capacitors, current-sense resistors and magnetics used in AI servers, networking equipment and power management systems. Management expects AI-related revenues in 2026 to be well above last year's level, helped by expanding customer relationships and additional design wins.
Industrial demand is also improving rapidly. Customers are increasing spending on renewable energy, smart grids, factory automation, power transmission and AI infrastructure. Industrial revenues have now posted five consecutive quarters of sequential growth, supported by improving customer inventories and stronger capital spending. In the first quarter of 2026, revenues from the industrial segment increased 7% sequentially and 22% year over year.
Automotive remains another attractive opportunity. Rising electronic content in hybrid and electric vehicles continues to increase semiconductor demand. Vishay has become the leading resistor supplier for several next-generation EV platforms while also expanding design wins in battery management, ADAS, electronic power steering and powertrain systems. First-quarter revenues from the automotive segment increased 3% sequentially and 11% year over year.
The aerospace and defense segment is emerging as another meaningful growth driver as higher government defense spending supports increasing orders for resistors, capacitors and custom magnetics. In the first quarter, revenues from the aerospace and defense segment increased 14% sequentially and 17% year over year. Healthcare demand also remains healthy, supported by wearable devices, patient monitoring and implantable medical technologies. First-quarter revenues from the healthcare segment increased 5% sequentially and 11% year over year.
Capacity Investments Position VSH for the Next UpcycleVishay Intertechnology has spent heavily over the past several years to prepare for stronger industry demand. Capacity expansion projects include its new 12-inch semiconductor fabrication facility in Germany, additional production at Newport, RI, silicon carbide investments and expanded subcontractor partnerships.
Although these investments have temporarily pressured free cash flow, they position Vishay Intertechnology to respond faster than competitors as industry demand strengthens. Management expects the German fab to begin non-automotive production during mid-2027, while new silicon carbide products continue entering production to address fast-growing power semiconductor markets.
Importantly, management believes the current industry recovery is arriving just as these investments become operational, creating an opportunity for both higher revenues and expanding margins over the coming years.
Vishay Intertechnology’s Profitability to Continue ImprovingWhile VSH continues investing aggressively in capacity expansion, profitability is already improving. First-quarter 2026 gross margin expanded to 21% from 19% a year ago as higher shipment volumes offset ongoing material cost inflation. EBITDA margin improved to 9.3% from 7.6% in the year-ago quarter, while GAAP earnings returned to profitability at 5 cents per share from the year-ago quarter’s loss of 3 cents.
Management expects further improvement during the second quarter, guiding for revenues between $875 million and $905 million and gross margin around 22%. Pricing actions implemented earlier this year should gradually offset higher metal costs, while increasing factory utilization is expected to provide additional operating leverage.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 revenues indicates year-over-year growth of 16.7% and 10.4%, respectively. The consensus mark for 2026 earnings per share is currently pegged at 75 cents, calling for a robust improvement from a loss of 5 cents in 2025. Earnings estimates of $1.54 per share for 2027 indicate a 104.9% year-over-year increase.
Buy-the-Dip Strategy Looks Good for VSH StockThe recent sell-off appears to reflect short-term market fears rather than weakening business fundamentals. Concerns surrounding AI spending, profit-taking across semiconductor stocks and temporary dilution worries have overshadowed a business that is showing stronger demand, rising backlog, expanding margins and improving market share.
While near-term volatility may continue, Vishay Intertechnology appears well-positioned to benefit from the next semiconductor upcycle due to its expanded manufacturing capacity, diversified end-market exposure and improving execution under the Vishay 3.0 strategy.
Although the stock still trades at a premium valuation, that premium appears justified, given its consistent earnings growth and long-term prospects. For investors willing to look beyond current market sentiment, the recent pullback appears to present an attractive opportunity to buy a fundamentally strengthening semiconductor company.
Vishay Intertechnology sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against PicS N.V. ("PicS" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PICS) on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased PicS Class A common stock in and/or traceable to PicS' initial public offering ("IPO") on or around January 30, 2026.
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On or around January 30, 2026, PicS concluded its IPO, selling approximately 22.9 million shares of Class A common stock at $19 per share.
On March 19, 2026, less than three months after the IPO, PicS released its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, which ended December 31, 2025 - before the IPO. The Company revealed that in December 2025, as part of the Company's "annual review of expected credit loss parameters," the Company had "implemented a stricter policy to accelerate the classification of renegotiated non-performing exposures from Stage 2 to Stage 3." Consequently, "R$590 million of Stage 2 portfolio balances were reclassified to Stage 3, resulting in an ECL increase of R$88 million in the quarter." Stage 3 is the Company's highest risk category for its credit portfolio, or "credit impaired."
On March 19, 2026, the price of PicS shares fell $3.56 per share, or 22.5%, to close at $12.27 per share.
The complaint alleges, among other things, that in connection with the IPO, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that "(a) that PicS had conducted an evaluation of its credit evaluation procedures in December 2025 and determined that such procedures were deficient and in need of enhancement; (b) that, as a result of the new procedures the Company had implemented in December 2025, PicS had reclassified approximately R$590 million of exposures previously classified as Stage 2 to Stage 3, leading to an incremental ECL charge of R$88 million in the three months ended December 31, 2025; (c) that PicS had experienced a heightened, but unreported, Stage 3 formation rate of more than 7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 that deviated substantially from the historical results and trends provided in the Offering Documents; (d) that the Offering Documents had materially overstated the quality and ability of the Company's credit models and user data to inform the Company's underwriting practices and to allow PicS to timely and effectively monitor, assess, and identify adverse credit events, credit risks, and credit deterioration across its portfolio; and (e) that PicS suffered from degradations in customer credit quality and heightened risks of default and loan impairment as a result of its entrance into materially riskier business lines leading up to the IPO, resulting in undisclosed adverse financial and operational trends such as heightened incidents of default, which predated the IPO and were internally projected by PicS to continue to worsen following the IPO, materially impairing the Company's business, operations, and financial results."
The complaint alleges that as of June 4, 2026, PicS Class A common stock fell to a low of less than $9 per share, representing a more than 50% decline from the $19 per share IPO price.
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY), a leading provider of HCM, Finance, and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of Aidora, an AI-native leave management compliance software company built on a natural language interaction model that automates highly regulated leave processes.
Leave policies across federal, state, local, and company levels are getting more complex—driving increased administrative work, higher compliance risk, and rising expectations for timely, personalized support during key life events. Manual HR processes and disconnected systems only add to the problem, creating inefficiencies and inconsistent employee experiences.
Aidora expands Paylocity's leave management capabilities with an AI-native solution that saves HR teams time and provides employees a faster, clearer way to manage leave. For HR teams, AI handles the details—from eligibility to compliance, documentation, and payroll—all in one place. For employees, AI acts as a guide: answering questions, explaining options, and helping them navigate leave step by step. They can engage with it through a natural language interaction model, by voice or text.
“Leave management is one of the most complex and time-consuming processes HR teams deal with today,” said Toby Williams, President and CEO of Paylocity. “Aidora helps take that work off their plate by automating what has traditionally been manual, and giving HR teams more confidence in how they manage leave, while also providing a better employee experience.”
The acquisition reinforces Paylocity’s focus on embedding AI across its platform to create efficiency for HR teams and remove manual work that slows organizations down. It also extends Paylocity's value across its customer base—with particular impact for mid-market and enterprise employers navigating the most complex leave requirements.
Paylocity does not expect the acquisition of Aidora to have a material impact on first quarter or fiscal 2027 financial results. Paylocity will provide financial guidance in the normal course of business in its next earnings release.
About Paylocity
Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) is an award-winning provider of HCM, Finance, and IT software solutions. Paylocity offers one unified, easy‑to‑use platform that helps businesses across HR, Finance, and IT streamline operations, manage spend and talent, and build culture and connection—with AI embedded directly into everyday workflows to save time, reduce manual effort, and support better decisions. Known for its unique culture and consistently recognized as one of the best places to work, Paylocity accompanies its clients on the journey to create great workplaces and help all employees achieve their best. For more information, visit www.paylocity.com.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreValue investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.
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VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.
As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.
For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Paylocity (PCTY - Free Report) Illinois-based Paylocity Holding Corporation offers cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions to medium-sized organizations across the U.S.
PCTY is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. PCTY has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 12.8% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, one analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.14 to $8.09 per share. PCTY boasts an average earnings surprise of +16.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, PCTY should be on investors' short list.
WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sui Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG) (“SUI Group,” “SUIG” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Kristina Campbell as an independent director to the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. Ms. Campbell will also serve as Chair of the Board's Audit Committee. Ms. Campbell brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience spanning digital assets, fintech, payments, and high-growth technology companies. A.
Investors interested in Business Services stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Corpay (CPAY - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
Corpay is a member of the Business Services sector. This group includes 247 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #10. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.
The Zacks Rank is a proven system that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions, highlighting a variety of stocks that are displaying the right characteristics to beat the market over the next one to three months. Corpay is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CPAY's full-year earnings has moved 3.6% higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend.
Our latest available data shows that CPAY has returned about 14.9% since the start of the calendar year. Meanwhile, the Business Services sector has returned an average of -9.3% on a year-to-date basis. As we can see, Corpay is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.
Another Business Services stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is FirstCash Holdings (FCFS - Free Report) . The stock has returned 35.3% year-to-date.
For FirstCash Holdings, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 7.2% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
To break things down more, Corpay belongs to the Financial Transaction Services industry, a group that includes 37 individual companies and currently sits at #65 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has lost an average of 12.4% so far this year, so CPAY is performing better in this area. FirstCash Holdings is also part of the same industry.
Investors with an interest in Business Services stocks should continue to track Corpay and FirstCash Holdings. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.
Middleby (MIDD - Free Report) has been beaten down lately with too much selling pressure. While the stock has lost 14% over the past four weeks, there is light at the end of the tunnel as it is now in oversold territory and Wall Street analysts expect the company to report better earnings than they predicted earlier.
We use Relative Strength Index (RSI), one of the most commonly used technical indicators, for spotting whether a stock is oversold. This is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements.
RSI oscillates between zero and 100. Usually, a stock is considered oversold when its RSI reading falls below 30.
Technically, every stock oscillates between being overbought and oversold irrespective of the quality of their fundamentals. And the beauty of RSI is that it helps you quickly and easily check if a stock's price is reaching a point of reversal.
So, by this measure, if a stock has gotten too far below its fair value just because of unwarranted selling pressure, investors may start looking for entry opportunities in the stock for benefiting from the inevitable rebound.
However, like every investing tool, RSI has its limitations, and should not be used alone for making an investment decision.
Here's Why MIDD Could Experience a TurnaroundThe RSI reading of 28.41 for MIDD is an indication that the heavy selling could be in the process of exhausting itself, so the stock could bounce back in a quest for reaching the old equilibrium of supply and demand.
The RSI value is not the only factor that indicates a potential turnaround for the stock in the near term. On the fundamental side, there has been strong agreement among the sell-side analysts covering the stock in raising earnings estimates for the current year. Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for MIDD has increased 0.3%. And an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.
Moreover, MIDD currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. This is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential turnaround in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Enovix shares are powering higher. Why is ENVX stock surging? The AppointmentVyvoda joins Enovix from Magrathea Metals, where he served as COO, and brings more than 25 years of operations and manufacturing leadership experience. Most notably, he spent more than five years at Apple as Director of Product Operations for Audio Products, where he helped scale AirPods manufacturing from new product introduction to high-volume production across multiple Asian manufacturing sites. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley.
“Michael brings exactly the kind of broad, cross-functional operating leadership Enovix needs at this stage,” said Dr. Raj Talluri, President and CEO. “With Michael, KH, Ed and James, Enovix now has a deeply experienced, fully integrated operations leadership team.”
ENVX Price Action: At the time of publication, Enovix shares are trading 12.20% higher at $5.75, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman (HBSS), a securities litigation leader, is broadening its investigation into Verra Mobility Corp. (NASDAQ: VRRM) following the company's disclosure of an abrupt leadership transition. The news comes in the wake of a securities action suit stemming from the catastrophic loss of a major contract.
VRRM Investors Submit Your Losses Now to HBSS
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Leadership Vacuum
On June 1, 2026, Verra Mobility announced that long-time CEO David Roberts has abruptly stepped down, ending a 12-year tenure. This departure follows a volatile period for the company, initiated by the unexpected termination of a key contract with Avis Budget Group—a move that wiped out approximately $1.4 billion in shareholder value.
The Board of Directors has appointed former Chief Transformation and Legal Officer Jon Keyser as interim President and CEO while retaining a global search firm for a permanent replacement. Hagens Berman is investigating whether the departure is causally related to the allegations in the securities class action suit.
Verra Mobility Corporation (VRRM) Securities Class Action:
The complaint alleges Verra made false and misleading statements and did not disclose important information to investors about the true state of the Verra/Avis relationship and the likelihood of Verra receiving an Avis contract renewal.
The truth allegedly emerged on May 26, 2026, when Verra disclosed that it received a termination notice effective September 2026 from Avis regarding the companies' contract, that it is taking immediate actions to cut costs, adapt operations, and reposition its business, and revised its 2026 outlook that significantly deviated from that given just twenty days prior.
Verra also revealed that it was reviewing the parties' negotiations and handling of confidential information.
The news promptly sent the price of Verra shares 70% crashing lower on May 27, 2026, amputating $1.4 billion from the company's market capitalization in a single day.
View our latest video summary of the allegations: youtu.be/FVEw5XACoGA
"Our investigation is focused on the extent to which and when Verra and its executives knew that renegotiations with Avis were far from constructive, as the May 26 surprise reveals," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation.
If you invested in Verra and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm's investigation, submit your losses now.
If you'd like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the Verra case and the firm's investigation, read more.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Verra should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].
About Hagens Berman
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NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Verra Mobility Corporation (“Verra” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VRRM) investors of the August 4, 2026 deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.
Should You Join The Verra Mobility Class Action Lawsuit:
Do you, or did you, own shares of Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM)?Did you purchase your shares between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, inclusive?Did you lose money in your investment in Verra Mobility Corporation?
What To Do Next:
Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Verra Mobility Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or [email protected].
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by August 4, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About The Lawsuit:
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the common stock of Verra between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, inclusive, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its senior officers.
The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Verra common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. When the truth was disclosed, investors allegedly suffered significant losses.
About Bernstein Liebhard:
Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.
LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Verra Mobility Corporation (“Verra” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VRRM) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between February 24, 2026, and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 4, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Verra misled investors about its growth prospects. The Company downplayed the risk of major customers in the rental car industry replacing its services with in-house solutions. The Company concealed the fact that its relationship with Avis Budget Group, which represented 10% of its revenue, was at significant risk of falling apart. The Company finally revealed that Avis Budget Group terminated its relationship on May 26, 2026. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Verra, investors suffered damages.
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Verra To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
If you purchased or acquired securities in Verra between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Verra Mobility Corporation ("Verra" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VRRM) and reminds investors of the August 4, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.
According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Verra's relationship with Avis Budget Group ("Avis"), and in particular obtaining a contract extension with Avis. Further, the Company minimized concerns that major rent-a-cars could replace Verra with in-house solutions or outsourced alternatives.
On May 26, 2026, Verra issued a press release announcing a termination notice from Avis regarding its contract and accordingly lowered its 2026 full-year financial outlook. Almost one week later on June 1, 2026, the Company announced a sudden and surprising transition of its President and Chief Executive Officer David Roberts. Following this news, the price of Verra's common stock declined dramatically.
From a closing market price of $13.08 per share on May 26, 2026, Verra's stock price fell to $3.85 per share on May 27, 2026, a decline of about 71%.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Verra's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
To learn more about the Verra class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/VRRM or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Verra Mobility Securities Class Action Lawsuit:
What is the Verra Mobility securities fraud lawsuit about?
The lawsuit alleges Verra Mobility misled investors about the strength of its relationship with Avis Budget Group, the likelihood of a contract extension, and the risk that major rental car companies could replace Verra's services with alternative solutions.
Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?
Investors who purchased or acquired Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) securities between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026 may be eligible to participate if they suffered losses related to the alleged misconduct described in the complaint.
What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?
A lead plaintiff represents the interests of the proposed class and helps oversee the litigation. Investors seeking appointment must file a motion with the court by August 4, 2026. Investors can share in any recovery without serving as lead plaintiff.
What should investors do if they purchased Verra Mobility stock during the Class Period?
Investors should review their transaction records, preserve relevant documents, and evaluate their legal rights. Those who suffered losses may wish to consult counsel regarding participation in the lawsuit or seeking lead plaintiff status before the deadline.
Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Verra Mobility securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.
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Axon Enterprise (AXON - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this maker of stun guns and body cameras have returned +34%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, which Axon falls in, has gained 0.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
Axon is expected to post earnings of $1.89 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -10.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $7.83 points to a change of +14.3% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $10.64 indicates a change of +35.9% from what Axon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for Axon.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Axon, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $868.35 million indicates a year-over-year change of +29.9%. For the current and next fiscal years, $3.64 billion and $4.6 billion estimates indicate +31% and +26.3% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryAxon reported revenues of $807.34 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +33.7%. EPS of $1.61 for the same period compares with $1.41 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $780.58 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +3.43%. The EPS surprise was -3.01%.
Over the last four quarters, Axon surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Axon is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Axon. However, its Zacks Rank #1 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) and UBS Group AG are announcing a strategic partnership aimed at advancing transparency across private markets. The partnership combines MSCI's capabilities in independent data, analytics and models with UBS's leading alternatives expertise and global client insights. Together, the companies will work to further expand MSCI's AI-powered platform designed to address longstanding industry challenges in private markets, such as fragmented data and.
For those looking to find strong Industrial Products stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. MSC Industrial (MSM - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Industrial Products sector should help us answer this question.
MSC Industrial is one of 188 companies in the Industrial Products group. The Industrial Products group currently sits at #6 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. MSC Industrial is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Over the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for MSM's full-year earnings has moved 2.3% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
According to our latest data, MSM has moved about 41.5% on a year-to-date basis. In comparison, Industrial Products companies have returned an average of 16.6%. This means that MSC Industrial is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.
Tenaris S.A. (TS - Free Report) is another Industrial Products stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 43.4%.
For Tenaris S.A., the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 4.9% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
To break things down more, MSC Industrial belongs to the Industrial Services industry, a group that includes 17 individual companies and currently sits at #169 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 9% so far this year, so MSM is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.
Tenaris S.A., however, belongs to the Steel - Pipe and Tube industry. Currently, this 2-stock industry is ranked #4. The industry has moved +42% so far this year.
MSC Industrial and Tenaris S.A. could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Industrial Products stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.
NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Calix, Inc. (“Calix” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CALX) investors of the July 27, 2026 deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.
Should You Join The Calix Class Action Lawsuit:
Do you, or did you, own shares of Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX)?
Did you purchase your shares between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026, inclusive?
Did you lose money in your investment in Calix?
What To Do Next:
Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Calix, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or [email protected].
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by July 27, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About The Lawsuit:
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the securities of Calix between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026, inclusive, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its senior officers.
The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Calix securities traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. When the truth was disclosed, investors allegedly suffered significant losses.
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Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.
LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Calix, Inc. (“Calix” or “the Company”) (NYSE: CALX) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 27, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Calix’s Q1 margins benefited from the advanced purchasing of memory components. The Company’s supply of these memory components was rapidly decreasing due to these advanced orders. The Company’s margin faced negative pressure based on the purchase of memory at increasing market prices. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Calix, investors suffered damages.
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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, today announced the release of its new ProSoft Technology ELX3 ProLinx Edge™ Gateway. This offering unites operational technology (OT) protocol conversion with lightweight, Docker-based edge application hosting on a single ruggedized hardware platform—enabling organizations to deploy data acquisition, digital connectivity (including digital twin/asset monitoring) and CPU-based edge a.
Shares of Crescent Energy Company CRGY gained 18.1% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry's growth of 19.2% and the Zacks Oil-Energy sector's rise of 17.6%.
Prime Medicine, Inc. secured a favorable arbitration ruling against Beam Therapeutics, allowing continued development of its PM647 gene editing program for AATD. PRME's Prime Editing platform offers precise, versatile gene correction using LNP delivery, but remains preclinical with IND/CTA filings for PM647 expected mid-2026 and initial clinical data in 2027. PRME lags competitors like Beam, Sanofi, and Arrowhead in the AATD development race, facing significant funding needs and clinical risks.
Highly anticipated North Orange County opening expands company's presence in strategic retail and mixed-use developments, including its seventh within the Simon® portfolio
Key Highlights:
Grand opening: Life Time Brea opens July 9, 2026, at Brea Mall, located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821. Milestones: The club is Life Time's 10th location in California and 4th in Orange County. Mall Connection: This is the seventh Life Time located at a Simon center. Scale: The destination spans nearly 123,000 square feet, combining an 85,000-square-foot building with 38,000 square feet of outdoor amenities set on three acres. Resort-style Beach Club: A leisure pool with waterslides, a six-lane lap pool, cabanas, lounge chairs and an outdoor dining area and bar. Something for everyone – 90 days to 90 years: Five pickleball courts, rejuvenation suites including cold plunge, whirlpool, steam and sauna, a full-service LifeSpa, signature training including Alpha, GTX and the new CTR reformer class, LifeCafe and a Kids Academy. , /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, has opened its highly anticipated Life Time Brea Athletic Country Club, in North Orange County, marking the 10th destination in California. Located at Brea Mall®, the new club expands Life Time's Orange County presence while reinforcing the company's role as a leading anchor within leading retail and lifestyle environments.
Life Time Brea opened its tenth California location and Fourth in Orange County at Brea Mall on July 9. The highly anticipated North Orange County opening expands company’s presence in strategic retail and mixed-use developments, including its seventh within the Simon® portfolio. Spanning nearly 123,000 square feet, including the 85,000-square foot club building and an additional 38,000-square-feet of outdoor spaces set on three acres, Life Time Brea is designed as a comprehensive healthy way of life destination featuring a resort-style beach club, exceptional programs and services, dynamic personal training, pickleball, recovery, luxury wellness amenities, dedicated spaces for work and social connection, and programming for every age from 90 days to 90 years.
"As our latest athletic country club development, Life Time Brea reflects the continued demand for Life Time's unique blend of wellness, social experiences and luxury amenities at premier retail destinations alongside exceptional partners like Simon," said Parham Javaheri, Executive Vice President, Chief Property Development Officer and President of Club Operations at Life Time. "Through the daily engagement we drive and the vibrant, health-conscious communities we cultivate, Life Time has become a powerful complement to today's most sought-after experience-driven destinations. We're excited to bring that same energy to Brea while helping people of all ages live healthy, happy lives."
Life Time's continued expansion within premier retail destinations reflects a broader shift toward experience-driven environments that encourage repeat visitation, foster community and support how people live, work and connect today.
Key highlights include:
Expansive workout floor and hybrid training spaces with hundreds of pieces of best-in-class strength and cardio equipment, free weights, functional training zones and access to highly certified personal trainers and assessments Dedicated boutique studios and group fitness spaces offering small- and large-group classes across barre, circuit-style, cardio, cycle, Pilates, strength and yoga formats, all led by certified, expert instructors. Also includes CTR (Core. Tone. Reform), Life Time's newest athletic-based training reformer class Integrated recovery and wellness spaces featuring LifeClinic Chiropractic care, stretching areas, water massage and cold therapy chairs, whole-body compression technology, percussion devices, metabolic testing and nutrition coaching Resort-style beach club experience with leisure and lap pools, waterslides, outdoor bar and dining area, and expansive lounge space with cabanas and lounge chairs Five pickleball courts – three climate-controlled indoor and two outdoor – for open play, lessons, clinics, leagues and social events Luxury men's and women's dressing rooms with wet suites featuring sauna, steam, warm spa and cold plunge, plus family changing rooms LifeSpa full-service salon and spa for hair, massage, skin and nails and rejuvenating services LifeCafe serving made-to-order drinks, smoothies, healthy meals and a full-service bar Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years, offering daily programming across movement, sports, arts, STEM and enrichment activities Complimentary work lounge providing flexible space to work before and after workouts "We're thrilled to welcome Life Time as an important milestone in the continued evolution of Brea Mall as a more dynamic, mixed-use destination," said Sundesh Shah, Simon's Senior Vice President, Specialty Development. "Life Time brings a best-in-class athletic country club experience that complements the way today's guests live, work, play and shop. This opening also reflects our strong, long-standing relationship with Life Time."
Brea joins other South California Life Time locations, including Laguna Niguel, Lakeshore-Irvine and Rancho San Clemente. It marks an exciting addition to the community with the Brea Mall's greater redevelopment efforts, bringing new jobs, supporting local economic growth, and providing residents with a premier destination that reflects the growing demand for health, wellness, and connected living.
Life Time Brea also connects members to the company's broader healthy way of life ecosystem, including unparalleled in-club experiences, expert coaching, the complimentary Life Time app featuring L•AI•CTM, digital wellness content, and access to national athletic events. Together, these offerings provide personalized, connected pathways to support long-term health and longevity.
Life Time Brea is located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821. For more information, visit the club website, call 714-988-1950 or follow along on the club's Instagram.
For more information about Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life, follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, or download the complimentary Life Time App.
Asset: Life Time Brea Flythrough Video
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Life Time Brea?
Life Time Brea is an athletic country club from Life Time located at Brea Mall. Spanning nearly 123,000 square feet across three acres, it offers a resort-style Beach Club, an expansive workout floor, boutique studios, pickleball, recovery and spa amenities, LifeCafe dining, a complimentary work lounge and kids programming.
When does Life Time Brea open?
Life Time Brea opens on July 9, 2026.
Where is Life Time Brea located? What's the contact info?
Life Time Brea is located at 1600 Brea Mall Road, Brea, CA 92821, as an anchor at Brea Mall. The club can be reached at 714-988-1950. Website. lifetime.life/brea
What amenities and classes does Life Time Brea offer?
Life Time Brea features a resort-style Beach Club with a leisure pool, waterslides, and a six-lane lap pool, five indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, and an LT Recovery Zone with HydroMassage, CryoLounge chairs, Normatec compression, and Hyperice therapy. Group fitness spans barre, cycle, Pilates, strength, and yoga, plus Life Time signature formats including Alpha, GTX, MB360, and the new CTR (Core, Tone, Reform) reformer class. The club also includes a full-service LifeSpa, LifeCafe dining and a Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years.
How do I become a member of Life Time Brea?
Membership information is available at the Life Time Brea club website or by calling 714-988-1950.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
Tenet Healthcare (THC - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this hospital operator have returned +25.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Medical - Hospital industry, which Tenet falls in, has gained 20.1%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
Tenet is expected to post earnings of $4.08 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +1.5%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
The consensus earnings estimate of $17.61 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +5%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $17.63 indicates a change of +0.2% from what Tenet is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Tenet is rated Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
In the case of Tenet, the consensus sales estimate of $5.39 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +2.3%. The $22.02 billion and $22.43 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +3.3% and +1.9%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryTenet reported revenues of $5.37 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +2.8%. EPS of $4.82 for the same period compares with $4.36 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.39 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.36%. The EPS surprise was +14.49%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Tenet is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Tenet. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maximus schedules its FY26 third quarter earnings call for Thursday, August 6, and will issue a release with its financial results that morning.
New single-seat plans bring Getty Images’ world-class creative and editorial visual content to individual creators, marketers, and editorial professionals July 09, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Getty Images, Inc.
NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced new single-seat Creative and Editorial image subscriptions. The plans give independent professionals the same subscription-based access to Getty Images’ premium visuals that the world’s top media organizations and corporations have long relied on.
“For many smaller customers, Getty Images’ quality has been reserved for select projects,” said Gene Foca, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, Getty Images. “These subscriptions give a much wider range of customers direct access to the depth of content and coverage that the world’s best organizations use every day.”
The new plans are single-seat subscriptions providing access to AI-free, authentic, commercially ready imagery, and editorial coverage spanning news, sport, and entertainment, alongside Getty Images’ comprehensive archive. They are designed to be straightforward and predictable: a single price, a clear scope, no overhead.
Customers can begin with a single seat and expand to broader capabilities as their needs grow. Getty Images’ existing enterprise and workflow offerings continue to serve organizations with more complex, high-volume requirements – together providing a full range of ways to work with Getty Images depending on need.
"Working with the highest-quality, authentic visual content is no longer limited to large teams or occasional projects. This is about making Getty Images available to a much wider set of customers who need a simple, reliable way to work with the very best content and coverage," added Foca.
For more information, visit https://www.gettyimages.com/plans-and-pricing.
About Getty Images
Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) is a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace that offers a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer around the globe, no matter their size. Through its Getty Images, iStock and Unsplash brands, websites and APIs, Getty Images serves customers in almost every country in the world and is the first-place people turn to discover, purchase and share powerful visual content from the world’s best photographers and videographers. Getty Images works with over 600,000 content creators and over 360 content partners to deliver this powerful and comprehensive content. Each year Getty Images covers more than 160,000 news, sport and entertainment events providing depth and breadth of coverage that is unmatched. Getty Images maintains one of the largest and best privately-owned photographic archives in the world with millions of images dating back to the beginning of photography.
Through its best-in-class creative library and Custom Content solutions, Getty Images helps customers elevate their creativity and entire end-to-end creative process to find the right visual for any need. With the adoption and distribution of generative AI technologies and tools trained on permissioned content that include indemnification and perpetual, worldwide usage rights, Getty Images and iStock customers can use text to image generation to ideate and create commercially safe compelling visuals, further expanding Getty Images capabilities to deliver exactly what customers are looking for.
Although earnings season often garners all the glory, the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs with regulators can be just as insightful for investors. A 13F allows investors to track which stocks Wall Street's savviest money managers (with more than $100 million in assets under management) have been buying and selling.
For as far back as the eye can see, mapping billionaire Warren Buffett's trades at Berkshire Hathaway was the pinnacle of 13F season. But with the Oracle of Omaha retiring as CEO on Dec. 31, 2025, it's "Britain's Warren Buffett," billionaire Terry Smith of Fundsmith, who now earns the attention.
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Smith and Buffett are alike in their unwavering quest for value and unwillingness to chase or hold pricey stocks. During the March-ended quarter, Terry Smith was a decisive seller of equities -- and for good reason. However, one stock definitely caught his attention.
When 2025 came to a close, Smith was overseeing $17.1 billion in assets spread across 37 holdings. During the first quarter, he completely exited four of these positions and pared down the remaining 33. This includes several members of the "Magnificent Seven", Dow Jones Industrial Average components, and an array of healthcare stocks.
This selling likely reflects the historical priciness of the stock market. The S&P 500's (^GSPC +0.43%) Shiller Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio entered the year at its second-priciest multiple since January 1871, and has only proceeded to become more expensive. The risk-versus-reward profile simply isn't favorable.
Shiller PE Ratio is now just 3.5% away from passing the Dot Com Bubble as the most expensive stock market valuation in history 🚨🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/1ceOa3yhfs
-- Barchart (@Barchart) June 1, 2026 Additionally, Shiller P/E Ratios above 30 have historically been followed by declines in the S&P 500 (and other major Wall Street stock indexes) of 20% or greater.
Despite having a buy-and-hold philosophy like Warren Buffett, Terry Smith is struggling to find a good deal... with one exception.
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This is the only stock Fundsmith's billionaire boss has purchased in 2026 The one new addition to Fundsmith's more than $12.8 billion investment portfolio in the first quarter was measurement and communications solutions provider Badger Meter (BMI +1.85%). Smith picked up 142,491 shares, worth $21.7 million at the end of March.
While investors trip over themselves to buy the hottest artificial intelligence stocks, billionaire Terry Smith is grabbing his share of a company poised to benefit from long-term water utility infrastructure upgrades. Badger Meter provides advanced metering infrastructure that aids with everything from flow measurement to leak detection.
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Badger Meter also offers advanced metering analytics through its cloud-based software-as-a-service platform, Beacon. These digital end-user analytics provide the company with a recurring revenue stream that delivers higher margins than those generated by traditional meters and valves.
Badger Meter stock has never been particularly "cheap," based on traditional measures, such as the P/E ratio. But at its current forward P/E ratio of 28, it's trading at a 33% discount to its trailing five-year average. When coupled with the company's competitive edge in water technology innovation, Britain's Warren Buffett apparently couldn't resist.
Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Misrepresentations of "Secular Growth Drivers" and "Robust Demand" That Allegedly Masked Revenue Borrowed From Future Periods
BMI INVESTOR ALERT
, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) of a pending securities class action. Class Period: April 18, 2024 through April 16, 2026. Check if you can recover your investment losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (888) SueWallSt.
Badger Meter shares lost over $36 per share in a single session, a decline exceeding 24%, after the company acknowledged that "softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering" and demand variability it had never previously disclosed drove a 9% year-over-year revenue decline. This followed previous declines of approximately 16.5% on July 22, 2025, and 11% on January 28, 2026. The Court has set August 3, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.
What Management Allegedly Knew
Throughout the Class Period, the lawsuit asserts, Badger Meter attributed consecutive quarters of record revenue to "ongoing favorable industry fundamentals," "secular growth drivers," and "robust adoption rates" for its advanced metering infrastructure solutions. As alleged, these characterizations painted a picture of durable, organically expanding demand when the underlying reality was materially different.
The action claims that management repeatedly pointed to favorable macro conditions and long-term AMI adoption trends while failing to disclose that a significant portion of reported revenue was effectively depleted from future periods through the practice of pulling forward customer orders.
Alleged Mischaracterization of Demand Drivers in the Water Utility Sector
The securities action focuses on a critical distinction: the difference between genuine secular demand growth and revenue acceleration driven by order timing. As alleged in the complaint:
Management described demand as "replacement-driven" and underpinned by a "long runway" of AMI adoption, yet short-cycle ordering variability was allegedly concealed behind elevated backlog Quarterly earnings releases repeatedly characterized results as "record" performance driven by "customer demand" rather than disclosing the role of pulled-forward orders When analysts specifically asked whether customers had pulled forward orders, management stated that 75% of revenue went "direct to end users" who "really, in many ways, cannot pull forward" The company touted an "encouraging opportunity funnel, bid pipeline and order book" while allegedly aware that near-term order trends were deteriorating Forward guidance of "high single-digit average top line growth" was maintained even as the demand conditions supporting it were allegedly eroding "Investors deserve transparency about material risks that could affect their investments. When companies characterize revenue growth as driven by durable industry fundamentals, investors are entitled to know if timing-related practices are contributing materially to reported results." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Why Demand Attribution Allegedly Matters to Investors
Investors valued BMI shares based on the premise that record results reflected sustainable, demand-driven growth in a sector with long-term tailwinds. The lawsuit contends that by framing pulled-forward revenue as evidence of secular strength, management induced shareholders to pay prices that did not reflect the true trajectory of the business. When the company ultimately disclosed that short-cycle variability "has always existed" but was "less visible" due to backlog conditions, the gap between narrative and reality became apparent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the BMI Lawsuit
Q: Who is eligible to join the BMI investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased BMI stock or securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: How much did BMI stock drop? A: Shares fell more than 24%, a decline of $36.75 per share, after the company disclosed softer short-cycle municipal customer ordering and a 9% year-over-year revenue decline. Investors who purchased shares during the class period at artificially inflated prices may be entitled to compensation.
Q: What do BMI investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact SueWallSt for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as a class member.
Q: What if I already sold my BMI shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold them. Investors who bought during the class period and sold at a loss may still participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. You submit a claim form to receive your portion of recovery.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Nothing. Securities class actions are handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, no out-of-pocket costs.
NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BMI) investors of the August 3, 2026 deadline involving a securities fraud class action lawsuit commenced against the Company.
Should You Join The Badger Meter Class Action Lawsuit:
Do you, or did you, own shares of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI)?Did you purchase your shares between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive?Did you lose money in your investment in Badger Meter, Inc.?
What To Do Next:
Investors are encouraged to act promptly and submit a form at Badger Meter, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or [email protected].
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the Class, you must file papers by August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on other class members’ behalf in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About The Lawsuit:
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the common stock of Badger Meter between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive, inclusive, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 against the Company and certain of its senior officers.
The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. As a result of these alleged misrepresentations, Badger Meter common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. When the truth was disclosed, investors allegedly suffered significant losses.
About Bernstein Liebhard:
Since 1993, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has recovered over $3.5 billion for its clients. In addition to representing individual investors, the Firm has been retained by some of the largest public and private pension funds in the country to monitor their assets and pursue litigation on their behalf. As a result of its success litigating hundreds of class actions, the Firm has been named to The National Law Journal’s “Plaintiffs’ Hot List” thirteen times and listed in The Legal 500 for sixteen consecutive years.
LOS ANGELES, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BMI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 3, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Badger Meter claimed its financial performance was based on “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” The Company touted “strong” demand and a “long runway” for growth. In truth, the Company’s performance was partially based on pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Badger Meter, investors suffered damages.
Join the case to recover your losses.
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ServisFirst Bank Expands Industry Engagement Through Strategic Partnership July 09, 2026 09:30 ET | Source: ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce that it has joined the American Bankers Association's (ABA) Premier Partner Network, reinforcing its established commitment to supporting the banking industry and strengthening relationships across the financial services sector.
“We believe strong banks help build strong communities, and that commitment extends beyond our own markets,” states Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bank Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President. “ServisFirst Bank has been a longstanding, committed partner of the American Bankers Association and is proud to further strengthen that relationship through its participation in the ABA Premier Partner program.”
“We are pleased to announce ServisFirst Bank as a member of the ABA Premier Partner Network,” states Russell Davis, ABA Executive Vice President, Member Experience. “ServisFirst Bank has built a strong reputation for service, growth, and innovation. Their commitment to supporting the banking industry and engaging with fellow financial institutions will provide valuable perspectives and resources for our members.”
The ABA Premier Partner Network brings together a limited number of organizations that demonstrate a significant commitment to the banking industry and align with ABA's mission of promoting a strong and successful banking system. Through the partnership, ServisFirst Bank will have opportunities to participate in industry events, educational programming, research initiatives, and thought leadership efforts that support bankers nationwide.
“ServisFirst Bank has always prioritized building meaningful relationships that create value for our clients, communities, and industry partners,” states Rodney Rushing, ServisFirst Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “Our participation in the ABA Premier Partner Network has created new opportunities to engage with banking leaders across the country, exchange ideas, and contribute to initiatives that support the continued strength and success of the banking industry.”
Since its founding in 2005, ServisFirst Bank has grown into one of the nation's top-performing commercial banks, serving businesses and individuals across the Southeast. Through its participation in the ABA Premier Partner Network, the Bank will continue to invest in opportunities that foster industry collaboration, professional development, and the advancement of banking best practices. In addition, ServisFirst Bank has built a Correspondent Division serving more than 390 community banks across 35 states through its ongoing industry partnerships.
For more information regarding ServisFirst Bank’s announcement, please contact Krista Conlin at [email protected]. For more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com.
ABOUT SERVISFIRST BANK
ServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, treasury management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state-of-the-art technology and a focus on quality service. Recently, the Bank announced that its assets exceed $18 billion. The Bank offers sophisticated treasury management products, Internet banking, home mortgage lending, remote deposit express banking, and highly competitive rates.
ServisFirst Bank was formed in May 2005, and has offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. In April 2015, and annually thereafter, ServisFirst Bank has earned investment- grade ratings and a stable outlook from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), which measures companies’ financial fundamentals. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained at www.servisfirstbancshares.com.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation’s $26.1 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $20.5 trillion in deposits and extend $13.7 trillion in loans.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.
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VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.
It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.
The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.
Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Teradyne (TER - Free Report) Headquartered in North Reading, MA, Teradyne designs, develops, manufactures and sells automated test equipment and robotics products. Its automatic test systems are used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage and complex electronics systems in consumer electronics, wireless, automotive, industrial, computing, communications, and aerospace and defense industries.
TER is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Computer and Technology stock. TER has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 1.1% over the past four weeks.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $7.20 per share. TER boasts an average earnings surprise of +17.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, TER should be on investors' short list.
The architectural landscape of cloud infrastructure is fracturing. For years, the market assumed legacy hyperscalers like Amazon NASDAQ: AMZN and Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT would control the enterprise server space indefinitely, leaving smaller infrastructure providers to fight over budget-conscious developers.
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That paradigm shifted on June 7, 2026, as DigitalOcean Holdings NYSE: DOCN defied a broadly declining macroeconomic backdrop and rose by more than 10% following a highly bullish preliminary second-quarter earnings release. The price action signals something much deeper than an earnings beat. The market is witnessing a pivot as smaller independent cloud providers capture high-margin, enterprise-scale workloads.
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Investors chasing this momentum should unpack the underlying data to separate the growth story from the temporary distortions of short covering and passive index accumulation, because when you look closely, you can observe how DigitalOcean is changing the tide in the enterprise artificial intelligence sector.
Reeling in Revenue: Accelerating Top-Line MetricsAnalyzing the second-quarter pre-announcement reveals the distinct drivers behind the sudden upside volatility. Management now forecasts second-quarter revenue of $282.1 million, a 29% year-over-year acceleration. This decisively eclipses Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $273.6 million and marks a steep re-acceleration from the 14% growth recorded in the second quarter of last year.
While the top-line beat is impressive, the forward-looking metrics are fundamentally resetting valuation models across the sector. DigitalOcean reported remaining performance obligations exceeding $800 million. Remaining performance obligations act as a reliable leading indicator of future revenue, representing contracted but unrecognized sales.
Adding $550 million to this pipeline in a single quarter is a feat of management, reflecting a greater than tenfold increase from the prior year. The weighted-average contract life has also extended from 1.6 years to over three years. By locking in long-term capital, DigitalOcean is preserving adjusted EBITDA margins despite executing heavy infrastructure spending.
Deep Water Infrastructure: The Enterprise AI PivotThe historic surge in contracted revenue requires a permanent re-evaluation of DigitalOcean's target demographic. Historically, the broader market categorized the business as a volume-driven host for small businesses or independent software developers. A low average revenue per user model traditionally struggles during periods of macroeconomic tightening, as smaller clients churn or downsize their hosting plans to survive.
Management explicitly attributes the recent $550 million pipeline jump to multiple nine-figure annual customer commitments strictly tied to inference and AI workloads. Nine-figure contracts are fundamentally incompatible with small business budgets. These agreements are the domain of highly funded enterprise AI labs and institutional research divisions. DigitalOcean is effectively pivoting from a budget-friendly hosting service to a heavyweight player in AI infrastructure.
To support these enterprise contracts, DigitalOcean deployed capital from a recent $800 million equity offering to secure an additional 20 megawatts of data center capacity for late 2027 and early 2028. This brings the total committed capacity to 155 megawatts. By focusing on purpose-built architectures, such as its proprietary inference routing software, DigitalOcean is winning strictly on total cost of ownership against the major hyperscalers, avoiding a margin-crushing race to the bottom on pricing.
Currents of Capital: Institutional Buy-In Vs. Insider ExitsUnderstanding the mechanics of the current price action requires looking under the hood at market sentiment and institutional capital flows. Options flow reflects a strong upside bias, with the volume put-to-call ratio dropping to 0.18 and total contract volume rising above 136% of the average daily volume.
Overall MarketRank™73rd Percentile
Analyst RatingModerate Buy
Upside/Downside3.6% Upside
Short Interest LevelHealthy
Dividend StrengthN/A
News Sentiment0.72 Insider TradingSelling Shares
Proj. Earnings Growth57.41%
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This bullish derivatives activity is colliding directly with forced buying in the underlying equity. Short interest currently sits at approximately ~12% of the public float, translating to roughly 12.2 million shares shorted. With a days-to-cover ratio nearing four, the double-digit intraday climb is undoubtedly exacerbated by short sellers scrambling to close underwater positions. Institutional ownership commands ~50% of outstanding shares (down from around ~90%), creating a structural floor that successfully absorbed the dilution from the recent equity offering.
Despite the institutional accumulation, retail investors should consider internal structural headwinds. Over the trailing three months, insiders liquidated approximately $565.9 million in stock. The bulk of this distribution came from major shareholder Access Industries, along with multi-million-dollar sales from key executives. With zero open-market insider purchases during this period, internal leadership is clearly utilizing the elevated valuation to take profits.
Sailing Close to the Wind: At 57x Earnings?The fundamental momentum backing DigitalOcean is undeniable, and the expanding contracted revenue provides visibility through 2026. However, market mechanics and valuation multiples should still matter for investors entering at these levels.
DigitalOcean commands a premium trailing price-to-earnings ratio of ~57x. A valuation this rich leaves very little room for operational missteps, particularly in a high-interest-rate environment where the broader technology sector remains highly sensitive to changes in the cost of capital.
The recent addition of DigitalOcean to the Russell 1000 index has led to continued passive index accumulation, creating an artificial tailwind for the share price. Investors should first acknowledge that DigitalOcean is currently priced for perfection, and the heavy insider distribution suggests that early institutional backers have already made the easy money.
Dropping Anchor: Rigging the Deck for an AI PivotThe cloud computing narrative is undergoing a fundamental shift, revealing that nimble, cost-effective infrastructure providers can thrive alongside the trillion-dollar tech giants. DigitalOcean is proving that independent operators can successfully capture enterprise market share without sacrificing profitability. The pivot toward artificial intelligence infrastructure is entirely resetting the forward growth trajectory and shielding DigitalOcean from the high-churn risks typically associated with small business clients.
The underlying data support the bullish price action, driven by tangible contract expansions rather than speculative hype. Investors evaluating the infrastructure space might consider adding DigitalOcean to their watchlist as a high-growth alternative to mega-cap technology stocks, provided they have the risk tolerance for premium valuation multiples and post-squeeze volatility.
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The Computer and Technology group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (DOCN - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Computer and Technology sector should help us answer this question.
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. is a member of our Computer and Technology group, which includes 613 different companies and currently sits at #3 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.
The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for DOCN's full-year earnings has moved 38% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
Based on the latest available data, DOCN has gained about 191.9% so far this year. In comparison, Computer and Technology companies have returned an average of 15.3%. This means that DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.
One other Computer and Technology stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is ASE Technology Hldg (ASX - Free Report) . The stock is up 148% year-to-date.
The consensus estimate for ASE Technology Hldg's current year EPS has increased 8.4% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking more specifically, DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. belongs to the Internet - Software industry, a group that includes 175 individual stocks and currently sits at #90 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has lost an average of 8.7% so far this year, so DOCN is performing better in this area.
In contrast, ASE Technology Hldg falls under the Electronics - Semiconductors industry. Currently, this industry has 50 stocks and is ranked #43. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +45%.
Going forward, investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should continue to pay close attention to DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. and ASE Technology Hldg as they could maintain their solid performance.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Luckily, Zacks has developed its own Style Scores system in an effort to find stocks with specific traits. Value investors will be interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with both "A" grades in the Value category and high Zacks Ranks are among the strongest value stocks on the market right now.
One company value investors might notice is Sensata Technologies Holding (ST - Free Report) . ST is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.88. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 15.67. Over the last 12 months, ST's Forward P/E has been as high as 10.14 and as low as 5.38, with a median of 8.77.
We also note that ST holds a PEG ratio of 1.16. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. ST's industry currently sports an average PEG of 1.60. ST's PEG has been as high as 1.37 and as low as 0.72, with a median of 1.13, all within the past year.
Another notable valuation metric for ST is its P/B ratio of 1.58. 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. This stock's P/B looks solid versus its industry's average P/B of 3.12. Over the past 12 months, ST's P/B has been as high as 1.85 and as low as 0.91, with a median of 1.50.
Value investors also frequently use the P/S ratio. This metric is found by dividing a stock's price with the company's revenue. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. ST has a P/S ratio of 1.71. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 2.59.
Finally, investors will want to recognize that ST has a P/CF ratio of 8.32. This data point considers a firm's operating cash flow and is frequently used to find companies that are undervalued when considering their solid cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 16.99. Within the past 12 months, ST's P/CF has been as high as 8.92 and as low as 4.54, with a median of 7.12.
Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Sensata Technologies Holding is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, ST sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.
Key Takeaways H.B. Fuller is prioritizing higher-value markets after its portfolio realignment and Flooring business sale. FUL grew Q2 revenues 5.8% as pricing, restructuring savings and mix lifted margins despite softer volumes. H.B. Fuller projects fiscal 2026 revenue growth and higher EBITDA, with cash flow weighted to the second half. H.B. Fuller Company (FUL - Free Report) is no longer just a broad specialty chemicals story. The investment debate now centers on whether a cleaner portfolio, stronger pricing discipline and medical expansion can support steadier margins.
That setup looks constructive, but not one-sided. Softer consumer-linked demand, flexible packaging weakness and automotive pressure still limit the near-term volume story.
How FUL Is Reshaping Its BusinessFollowing its fiscal 2025 realignment and the sale of the North America Flooring business, H.B. Fuller reports through three segments: Hygiene, Health & Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Building Adhesive Solutions.
The mix spans packaging, converting, hygiene, healthcare, transportation, electronics, clean energy, aerospace, appliances, roofing, building envelope, HVAC insulation and infrastructure. The strategic direction is clear. FUL is shifting toward more resilient and higher-value niches instead of relying mainly on raw volume growth.
H.B. Fuller Pricing Still Drives ResultsPricing remains the clearest support for the current thesis. In the fiscal second quarter, net revenues rose 5.8% year over year to $950 million, while organic revenues increased 2.6%, helped by pricing that more than offset slightly lower volume.
Margin execution was also stronger. Adjusted gross margin expanded 200 basis points to 34.2%, driven mainly by pricing execution and restructuring savings. Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $181 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin improved 70 basis points to 19.1%.
Why FUL Still Faces Demand FrictionThe weaker side of the story is volume. The Hygiene, Health & Consumable Adhesives unit saw strength in medical, tape and label and end-of-line packaging, but flexible packaging remained weak.
Engineering Adhesives also had mixed trends. Aerospace, electronics and general industries were stronger, but automotive declined by mid-single digits. These pressures leave earnings more dependent on price, mix, sourcing and cost control than on a broad-based volume recovery.
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) gives investors another way to look at materials tied to packaging and labeling demand. RPM International Inc. (RPM - Free Report) , with exposure to specialty coatings, sealants and building materials, is also relevant for investors tracking construction-linked materials trends.
What H.B. Fuller Expects NextFor fiscal 2026, H.B. Fuller still expects net revenues to increase in the mid-single digits and organic revenues to rise in the low single digits. Foreign currency translation is expected to add 1-2% to revenues.
Management now expects adjusted EBITDA of $650-$675 million and adjusted earnings of $4.60-$4.90 per share. Operating cash flow is projected at $300-$325 million, with cash generation weighted to the second half of the year.
FUL Signals for Momentum and ValueThe bottom line is that FUL has a credible margin story, but it still needs to prove that pricing, restructuring and mix can offset uneven end-market demand. The proposed Advanced Medical Solutions acquisition adds another potential higher-margin growth platform, but it also brings integration and leverage considerations.
Shares of FUL have lost 7.2% so far this year against the industry’s 15.7% rise.
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FUL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 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 Value Score of A, Momentum Score of A and Growth Score of C. That combination points to favorable value and momentum characteristics, while the Growth Score signals that growth questions have not fully disappeared.
Estimate revisions also remain supportive, with the current fiscal-year earnings estimate up 2.1% over the past four weeks. For investors, FUL looks best framed as a margin-and-mix execution story, not a simple volume recovery play.
FUL trades near the low end of its five-year valuation range as improving earnings meet volume, inflation and leverage risks tied to its medical-market expansion.
Key Takeaways FUL is expanding into medical through the proposed Advanced Medical Solutions acquisition to widen its market.FUL saw aerospace rise 30% and electronics post double-digit gains, offsetting weaker automotive demand.FUL used pricing to lift margins despite higher raw material costs, though volume trends remain soft. H.B. Fuller Company (FUL - Free Report) gives investors a focused way to track changing demand in specialty materials. The company is not relying on one end market or one margin lever.
Its current setup rests on three connected trends: deeper exposure to regulated medical markets, solid demand in aerospace and electronics and pricing actions aimed at offsetting inflation and supply disruptions.
H.B. Fuller Pushes Deeper Into MedicalMedical is becoming a more important part of H.B. Fuller’s portfolio. The proposed acquisition of Advanced Medical Solutions would expand the company into tissue bonding adhesives, surgical tapes, dressings and biosurgical products.
The deal is expected to increase H.B. Fuller’s total addressable market by $15 billion to $95 billion. It also supports the company’s goal of reaching an adjusted EBITDA margin of more than 20% by 2028.
This matters because medical demand tends to be more procedure-driven and regulated than many industrial or consumer applications. That can make the business mix less tied to short-cycle demand swings.
3M Company (MMM - Free Report) remains a relevant comparison for investors watching materials innovation across healthcare, electronics and industrial applications. Its breadth shows why higher-specification materials businesses often attract attention when customers need reliability and regulatory know-how.
FUL Benefits From Aerospace and ElectronicsFUL’s growth is not coming from medical alone. In Engineering Adhesives, organic growth was roughly 5% excluding the exit from the lower-margin solar business.
Aerospace was up 30%, while electronics and general industries posted double-digit gains. Those areas are helping offset softness in automotive, where demand remained weaker across regions.
These trends point to the value of higher-performance niches. FUL’s adhesives are tied to applications where reliability, qualification and technical service matter.
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) is another materials name investors may watch when tracking specialty materials demand. Like FUL, it gives investors exposure to markets where product performance and customer-specific solutions can shape growth.
H.B. Fuller Navigates an Inflation EraPricing remains central to the FUL story. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, pricing increased net revenues by 3% and more than offset slightly lower volume.
Adjusted gross margin rose 200 basis points to 34.2%, helped by pricing execution and restructuring savings. Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $181 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 19.1%.
The operating backdrop remains unsettled. Nearly 90% of raw materials were higher in the fiscal second quarter versus the first quarter, and more than 50 force majeure events remained in place.
Management expects high-single-digit pricing in the second half. That gives FUL a margin-defense lever, but it also shows that input-cost pressure has not fully eased.
Why FUL Still Needs Better Volume TrendsThe trend story is not a clean cyclical rebound. Volume weakness remains a constraint, especially in more consumer-linked parts of the portfolio.
Flexible packaging stayed soft, and automotive declined by mid-single digits. Management’s fiscal 2026 framework also includes low- to mid-single-digit volume declines in the second half.
That keeps the investment case tied to mix improvement, pricing and restructuring rather than broad volume recovery. FUL can still improve margins, but stronger demand would make the growth profile more balanced.
The solar exit also creates noise in Engineering Adhesives comparisons. As that headwind laps, healthier niches may become easier to see, but the company still needs better volume confirmation.
FUL Screens Well for This Trend SetupThe bottom line is that FUL is participating in attractive specialty materials trends, but the stock still needs a firmer volume backdrop to turn margin resilience into a more decisive growth story.
Shares of FUL have lost 7.2% so far this year against the industry’s 15.7% rise.
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FUL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 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, supported by a Value Score of A and Momentum Score of A. Those scores suggest the stock screens well for investors who focus on valuation and earnings-related momentum. The Growth Score of C keeps the signal more balanced, fitting a company with improving mix and pricing power but uneven end-market demand.
The setup is constructive, not risk-free. FUL’s medical expansion, aerospace and electronics exposure, and pricing execution give the stock useful support, while consumer softness, automotive pressure and input-cost volatility remain key areas to watch.
Earnings are arguably the most important single number on a company's quarterly financial report. Wall Street clearly dives into all of the other metrics and management's input, but the EPS figure helps cut through all the noise.
The earnings figure itself is key, of course, but a beat or miss on the bottom line can sometimes be just as, if not more, important. Therefore, investors should consider paying close attention to these earnings surprises, as a big beat can help a stock climb and vice versa.
Now that we know how important earnings and earnings surprises are, it's time to show investors how to take advantage of these events to boost their returns by utilizing the Zacks Earnings ESP filter.
The Zacks Earnings ESP, ExplainedThe Zacks Earnings ESP is more formally known as the Expected Surprise Prediction, and it aims to grab the inside track on the latest analyst estimate revisions ahead of a company's report. The idea is relatively intuitive as a newer projection might be based on more complete information.
Now that we understand the basic idea, let's look at how the Expected Surprise Prediction works. The ESP is calculated by comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the percentage difference between the two giving us the Zacks ESP figure.
In fact, when we combined a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time. Perhaps most importantly, using these parameters has helped produce 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Stocks with a #3 (Hold) ranking, which is most stocks covered at 60%, are expected to perform in-line with the broader market. But stocks that fall into the #2 (Buy) and #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, or the top 15% and top 5% of stocks, respectively, should outperform the market. Strong Buy stocks should outperform more than any other rank.
Should You Consider SPX Technologies?Now that we understand what the ESP is and how beneficial it can be, let's dive into a stock that currently fits the bill. SPX Technologies (SPXC - Free Report) earns a #2 (Buy) right now and its Most Accurate Estimate sits at $1.88 a share, just 21 days from its upcoming earnings release on July 30, 2026.
By taking the percentage difference between the $1.88 Most Accurate Estimate and the $1.85 Zacks Consensus Estimate, SPX Technologies has an Earnings ESP of +1.53%. Investors should also know that SPXC is one of a large group of stocks with positive ESPs. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
SPXC is part of a big group of Construction stocks that boast a positive ESP, and investors may want to take a look at Johnson Controls (JCI - Free Report) as well.
Johnson Controls, which is readying to report earnings on August 4, 2026, sits at a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) right now. Its Most Accurate Estimate is currently $1.36 a share, and JCI is 26 days out from its next earnings report.
For Johnson Controls, the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 is +1.90%.
Because both stocks hold a positive Earnings ESP, SPXC and JCI could potentially post earnings beats in their next reports.
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Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Over the past month, shares of this company have returned +4.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Twilio falls in, has gained 3.2%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
Twilio is expected to post earnings of $1.32 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $5.64 points to a change of +15.3% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $6.51 indicates a change of +15.4% from what Twilio is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Twilio is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
In the case of Twilio, the consensus sales estimate of $1.42 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +15.8%. The $5.81 billion and $6.35 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +14.6% and +9.4%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryTwilio reported revenues of $1.41 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +20%. EPS of $1.5 for the same period compares with $1.14 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +4.93%. The EPS surprise was +18.11%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Twilio is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Twilio. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) .
Twilio currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.57, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 28 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.57 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 28 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 20 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 71.4% and 7.1% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for TWLO
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The ABR suggests buying Twilio, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.
Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.
In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision.
Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices.
Should You Invest in TWLO?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Twilio, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $5.64.
Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Twilio. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Twilio.
Simply Good Foods (SMPL - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +20.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this nutritional foods company would post earnings of $0.4 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.45, delivering a surprise of +12.5%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Simply Good Foods, which belongs to the Zacks Food - Confectionery industry, posted revenues of $356.98 million for the quarter ended May 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.75%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $380.96 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Simply Good Foods shares have lost about 36.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.3%.
What's Next for Simply Good Foods?While Simply Good Foods has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Simply Good Foods was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.47 on $336.29 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.66 on $1.33 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Food - Confectionery is currently in the bottom 10% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Hershey (HSY - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This chocolate bar and candy maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +20.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Hershey's revenues are expected to be $2.66 billion, up 1.7% from the year-ago quarter.
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Stock to Watch: Exelixis (EXEL - Free Report) Alameda, CA-based Exelixis, Inc. is an oncology-focused biotechnology company that primarily focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of new drugs for the treatment of difficult-to-treat cancers. The company is leveraging its investments, expertise and strategic partnerships to target an expanding range of tumor types and indications with its clinically differentiated pipeline of small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other biotherapeutics.
EXEL is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. EXEL has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 14.6% for the current fiscal year.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $3.53 per share. EXEL boasts an average earnings surprise of +17%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, EXEL should be on investors' short list.
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There are several stocks that currently pass through the screen and Integra LifeSciences (IART - Free Report) is one of them. Here are the key reasons why this stock is a great candidate.
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Given this price performance, it is no surprise that IART has a Momentum Score of B, which indicates that this is the right time to enter the stock to take advantage of the momentum with the highest probability of success.
In addition to a favorable Momentum Score, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions has helped IART earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Our research shows that the momentum-effect is quite strong among Zacks Rank #1 and #2 stocks. That's because as covering analysts raise their earnings estimates for a stock, more and more investors take an interest in it, helping its price race to keep up. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
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The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
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Stock to Watch: Integra LifeSciences (IART - Free Report) Headquartered in Plainsboro, NJ, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation is one of the world leaders in regenerative medicine. The company develops, manufactures and markets surgical implants and medical instruments. In its first-quarter 2026 report, the company renamed two of its segments: Codman Specialty Surgical was renamed Specialty Surgery, while Tissue Technologies was renamed Tissue Reconstruction.
IART is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 7.07; value investors should take notice.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.08 to $2.45 per share. IART also boasts an average earnings surprise of +16.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, IART should be on investors' short list.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dan Buffery has joined Houlihan Lokey's Capital Solutions team as a Managing Director to help lead North American GP-led secondaries advisory.
