Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today July 8th:
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. (ALH - Free Report) : This company, which is a provider of commercial laundry systems, carries a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.3% over the last 60 days.
Alliance Laundry has a PEG ratio of 1.21 compared with 1.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Ross Stores (ROST - Free Report) : This company, which operates as an off-price retailer of apparel and home accessories, primarily in the United States, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
Ross Stores has a PEG ratio of 2.41 compared with 2.42 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
National Energy Services Reunited (NESR - Free Report) : This company, which is one of the largest national oilfield services providers in the MENA and Asia Pacific regions, carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.8% over the last 60 days.
National Energy Services Reunited has a PEG ratio of 0.35 compared with 0.57 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
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Stock to Watch: DocuSign (DOCU - Free Report) Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, Docusign is a global provider of cloud-based software. The company’s Docusign Agreement Cloud is a cloud software suite that automates and connects the entire agreement process.
DOCU is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. DOCU has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 18.2% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2027, seven analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.11 to $4.54 per share. DOCU boasts an average earnings surprise of +8.7%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, DOCU should be on investors' short list.
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One company value investors might notice is EPAM Systems (EPAM - Free Report) . EPAM is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 13.16, while its industry has an average P/E of 16.91. Over the last 12 months, EPAM's Forward P/E has been as high as 23.27 and as low as 12.64, with a median of 16.57.
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Key Takeaways WDC is benefiting from AI storage demand, pricing strength and enterprise infrastructure spending.Western Digital cut debt, built a net cash position and expanded share repurchase authorization.WDC's fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings estimates have moved higher amid improving fundamentals. Western Digital Corporation (WDC - Free Report) has been a standout performer in the storage industry over the past year. Its shares have skyrocketed 723.1% over the past year, outpacing the 458.1% growth of the Zacks Computer-Storage Devices industry. The stock has also outperformed the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s and the S&P 500’s growth of 33.7% and 23.6%, respectively. After enduring a prolonged downturn caused by weak PC demand and excess memory inventory, the company has benefited from a recovery in storage pricing, growing enterprise demand and the accelerating adoption of AI.
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Western Digital competes against several major players in both HDD and flash storage markets, such as Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX - Free Report) , NetApp, Inc. (NTAP - Free Report) and Teradata (TDC - Free Report) . STX, TDC and NTAP have gained 482.8%, 60.4% and 55.4%, respectively, in the same time frame.
WDC boasts a 52-week high of $799.87. With WDC outperforming many peers over the last 12 months, investors wonder whether there is still upside potential or whether most of the gains have already been priced in.
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Industry Tailwinds Continue to Favor WDC StockSeveral broader trends continue supporting long-term storage demand, such as the AI boom, healthy cloud spending, rising enterprise digital transformation and improving operational efficiency. Driven by rising demand for AI-related storage, WD is strengthening its capacity leadership through continuous innovation. The company is advancing 44TB HAMR and 40TB ePMR high-capacity drives in qualification, with volume production expected in the second half of 2026 and a roadmap extending beyond 100TB.
It is also expanding adoption of its UltraSMR technology, now used by three major customers and supporting nearly all exabyte demand. In addition, WD is introducing high-bandwidth drives and dual-pivot technology to optimize AI workloads, while long-term customer agreements extending through 2028 and 2029 provide greater revenue visibility. AI workloads, agentic AI, synthetic data and physical AI are driving strong demand for HDD storage, with long-term exabyte growth projected to exceed 25% CAGR. As AI-generated data continues to expand, HDDs remain the preferred solution for long-term data retention in hyperscale data centers, complementing flash storage, which is optimized for high-speed performance.
Western Digital is also benefiting from higher pricing, a favorable product mix and cost efficiencies. It expects pricing momentum to continue into late 2026, while improvements in areal density, UltraSMR adoption and supply chain efficiencies are lowering costs and supporting margin expansion without requiring additional manufacturing capacity. The UltraSMR JBOD platform aims to broaden market reach, especially into Tier 2 CSPs and some hyperscalers in Asia. By the end of calendar 2027, most key customers will be on UltraSMR, either fully adopted or in qualification. The forecast indicates that close to 60% of exabytes shipped will be on UltraSMR by the end of fiscal 2027. Expansion into Tier 2 CSPs and hyperscalers is a key strategy.
The company is also considering investments in head and media capacity to support multiyear customer commitments, focusing on technological improvements rather than unit capacity. No new unit capacity investments are planned. The focus is on increasing capacity per drive through technology, such as higher aerial density and more platters. There is potential to increase capacity from 14 disks over time if it proves to be economically viable.
Spin-Off Creates New Opportunities for WDCWestern Digital has been restructuring its business by separating its flash memory operations into Sandisk (SNDK - Free Report) from its HDD business. Investors often reward companies that simplify their business models, allowing each segment to pursue strategies tailored to its specific market. During the fiscal third quarter, WDC strengthened its balance sheet by selling 5.8 million SanDisk shares and using the proceeds to reduce debt by $3.1 billion, leaving only $1.6 billion in convertible debt.
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The company also ended the quarter with a net cash position of $450 million and expanded its capital return program by authorizing an additional $4 billion in share repurchases. Strong free cash flow continues to support WesternDigital's shareholder return strategy. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 20%, and has returned $2.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases since the fourth quarter of 2025. Supported by a net cash position, management remains focused on returning excess free cash flow through ongoing buybacks and dividends.
Despite the positive outlook, Western Digital remains far from risk-free. The storage industry remains highly cyclical, with supply-demand imbalances capable of quickly pressuring pricing, margins and profitability. The company also faces intense competition, while any slowdown in AI investment or broader macroeconomic weakness could reduce demand for storage infrastructure.
Upbeat Estimate Revision Trend for WDCWDC’s estimate revisions are on an upward trajectory currently. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WDC’s earnings for fiscal 2026 has been revised north by 0.4% to $10.06 over the past 60 days, while the same for fiscal 2027 has gone up 8.4% to $18.64.
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Valuation ConsiderationsSeveral factors could support continued appreciation, including rising enterprise demand, a better pricing environment, improving margins, the expansion of AI infrastructure and benefits from corporate restructuring. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company’s shares currently trade at 28.66 forward earnings compared with 12.59 for the industry.
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In comparison, the forward 12-month price/earnings multiple for STX, TDC and NTAP are 29.51X, 19.71X and 22.67X, respectively.
Should You Consider Buying WDC Stock Now?Western Digital’s improving fundamentals, recovering storage markets, better profitability and growing exposure to AI-driven infrastructure spending drove its strong performance. Its long-term prospects remain encouraging as cloud computing, AI and exploding global data creation continue boosting storage demand. The company's strategic restructuring could unlock further shareholder value over time. However, short-term volatility, pricing swings and macroeconomic uncertainty could create periods of weakness even if the long-term trajectory remains intact.
For long-term investors who can tolerate industry cycles, WDC still appears to offer an attractive way to participate in the growing demand for enterprise storage and AI infrastructure. While last year's outsized gains may be hard to repeat, continued execution and favorable industry trends could still support further upside.
Flaunting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), WDC is an appealing portfolio pick at the moment. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
La inversión permitirá el montaje de vehículos Tacoma, además de Tundra, Sequoia y ejes traseros
, /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) anunció su inversión de $3,600 millones en la ampliación de su planta de fabricación en San Antonio con una segunda línea de montaje de vehículos destinada a la fabricación de camionetas Tacoma. La ampliación permitirá generar 2,000 nuevos puestos de trabajo de alta calidad y añadir 2.5 millones de pies cuadrados a Toyota Texas, lo que duplicará su tamaño para 2030.
Toyota anuncia una ampliación por $3,600 millones y 2,000 nuevos empleos en su planta de San Antonio, una inversión que permitirá el montaje de vehículos Tacoma, además de Tundra, Sequoia y ejes traseros. TMNA efectuará el traslado de la producción de Tacoma desde Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California (TMMBC) a la planta Toyota Texas ampliada durante un período de aproximadamente cuatro años.
"La inversión continua de Toyota en Norteamérica es testimonio de nuestra confianza en la fuerza laboral, la innovación y el potencial de crecimiento a largo plazo de la región", señaló Ted Ogawa, presidente y director ejecutivo de TMNA. "Con la ampliación de nuestra planta de San Antonio, estamos profundizando nuestro compromiso con el sector manufacturero estadounidense, generamos empleos imporrtantes y sostenibles, a la vez que promovemos nuestra misión de entregar vehículos de alta calidad que satisfagan las necesidades cambiantes tanto de los clientes actuales como de los futuros".
Después de un proceso altamente competitivo, esta ampliación destaca el compromiso de Toyota con Texas como un centro esencial de innovación automotriz y excelencia en fabricación.
"Texas es el origen de la fabricación a gran escala y Toyota revalida esa convicción con una ampliación de $3,600 millones en San Antonio que duplicará la superficie de su fábrica y generará 2,000 puestos de trabajo nuevos", comentó el gobernador Abbott de Texas. "Esta inversión a la altura de la magnitud de Texas refleja la solidez de nuestra fuerza laboral y las ventajas comerciales sin precedentes que solo se encuentran en nuestro estado. Con el apoyo del Texas Enterprise Fund y del programa JETI, esta ampliación permitirá ofrecer oportunidades económicas a generaciones de familias de San Antonio y consolidará aún más a Texas como el principal destino de fabricación avanzada de primer nivel".
Esta inversión reciente permitirá añadir otra línea de montaje a la planta en Toyota Texas, la que ya incorpora una línea de montaje de vehículos y una nueva planta de ejes traseros que iniciará sus operaciones próximamente.
"Estamos muy orgullosos del equipo de Texas y de sus logros durante las últimas dos décadas", afirmó Frank Voss, vicepresidente del grupo de fabricación de camionetas en TMNA y presidente de Toyota Texas. "Los 2,000 acres de terrenos de propiedades en el sur de Texas donde se erige actualmente nuestra planta fueron seleccionados de manera deliberada por su potencial de ampliación conforme a la demanda de vehículos y esta fecha marca el primer paso para concretar este potencial. Nos complace enormemente sumar la querida Tacoma a nuestra línea galardonada existente y queremos agradecer al estado de Texas, al condado de Bexar y a la ciudad de San Antonio por su apoyo de larga data".
Esta ampliación eleva la inversión total de Toyota en San Antonio a $8,300 millones desde su fundación en 2003. El nuevo centro aportará mayor flexibilidad a la planta gracias a tecnologías de fabricación avanzadas y estará alineada con las operaciones más amplias de Toyota en Norteamérica. Toyota mantiene el compromiso con sus operaciones en Estados Unidos, Canadá y México, y promueve la resolución rápida del Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) para lograr competitividad a nivel mundial en la región de Norteamérica.
"Durante dos décadas, Toyota demostró ser un socio leal y dedicado en esta comunidad", expresó el juez Peter Sakai del condado de Bexar. "Esta es la segunda inversión trascendental de la planta en dos años. Toyota sigue honrando sus compromisos aquí y esta interesante iniciativa evidencia la confianza que tiene una de las principales empresas del mundo tanto en el presente como en el futuro del condado de Bexar".
La plantilla local de empleados de Toyota ascenderá a aproximadamente 6,000 miembros del equipo, respaldados por 23 proveedores locales y sus empleados.
"Para San Antonio, es un honor albergar a Toyota y nos complace que nos hayan seleccionado para la ampliación adicional", comentó la alcaldesa de San Antonio, Gina Ortiz Jones. "Esto constituye un reconocimiento importante del talento que ofrece nuestra ciudad, así como de las inversiones que nuestra comunidad está dispuesta a realizar para apoyar el crecimiento de Toyota. Esperamos la expansión de la familia Toyota en San Antonio".
Durante casi 20 años, Toyota Texas ha fabricado camionetas y SUV de calidad superior; solo el año pasado, ensamblaron más de 197,000 vehículos. La planta de San Antonio es la sede exclusiva de los modelos Tundra y Sequoia, los que se ensamblan en la misma línea de producción y se comenzarán a producir en su nueva planta de ejes traseros este otoño.
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Senador estadounidense John Cornyn: "La aprobación de hoy para una nueva línea de montaje de Toyota en San Antonio es una excelente noticia para el condado de Bexar y para todo el estado de Texas", declaró el senador Cornyn. "Esta inversión de $3,600 millones generará 2,000 nuevos empleos bien remunerados y ofrecerá más oportunidades económicas a la zona centro-sur de Texas; felicito a Toyota por ampliar aún más su ya importante presencia en el estado de la Estrella Solitaria".
Senador estadounidense Ted Cruz: "Texas ostenta una posición de vanguardia en el país porque promovemos la libre empresa, los impuestos bajos y menores barreras estatales para quienes generan empleo. Felicito a Toyota por su nueva inversión de $3,600 millones en San Antonio. Es otro importante voto de confianza en la fuerza laboral y las políticas favorables al crecimiento de nuestro estado. Esta ampliación generará miles de puestos de trabajo bien remunerados, fortalecerá el sector manufacturero de Estados Unidos y consolidará a Texas como el mejor estado del país para construir, invertir e innovar. Espero con ansias ser testigo de las oportunidades que Toyota seguirá generan para San Antonio y las comunidades en todo nuestro gran estado".
Vicegobernador del estado de Texas, Dan Patrick: "La fórmula comprobada de libre mercado, un entorno normativo estable y responsabilidad fiscal de Texas son los motivos por los que el estado de la Estrella Solitaria sigue siendo el mejor lugar para hacer negocios en Estados Unidos", comentó el vicegobernador Dan Patrick. "La nueva inversión de $3,600 millones de Toyota en el condado de Bexar constituye otro argumento que respalda este hecho. Esta inversión transformadora para una nueva línea de fabricación de Toyota generará miles de millones de dólares en actividad económica para la economía local de San Antonio, así como más de 2,000 empleos bien remunerados para las familias de San Antonio y de las comunidades vecinas".
Presidente de la Cámara de Texas, Dustin Burrows: "Para el estado de Texas, es motivo de orgullo reforzar su alianza con Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas mediante el anuncio de este nuevo centro en San Antonio", indicó el presidente Dustin Burrows. "Esta inversión refleja la confianza que empleadores de primer nivel como Toyota siguen depositando en el entorno pro empresarial y la fuerza laboral especializada de Texas. Agradecemos los empleos bien remunerados y las oportunidades económicas que este centro aportará a la región y esperamos seguir promoviendo la asociación de Texas con Toyota".
Representante del estado de Texas, John Lujan: "Como residente de San Antonio toda mi vida, he sido testigo del impacto que Toyota ha tenido durante las últimas dos décadas. Toyota se ha convertido en un componente fundamental de la identidad de nuestra ciudad y esta nueva inversión prolongará el legado de Toyota como promotor del progreso de los residentes en la zona sur que rompe los ciclos de pobreza y proporciona habilidades y empleos bien remuneradores perdurables. Para mí, es todo un honor trabajar codo a codo con los directivos de Toyota, el gobernador Abbott, el condado de Bexar y la ciudad de San Antonio para promover el éxito de nuestra comunidad. Deseo felicitar a Toyota por este hito que seguirá generando oportunidades y fortalecerá la zona sur de San Antonio por muchas generaciones".
Senador del estado de Texas, Roland Gutiérrez: "La decisión de Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas de ampliar sus operaciones en San Antonio constituye una excelente noticia para nuestra comunidad y para el estado de Texas. Las generación de 2,000 nuevos puestos de trabajo y el impacto económico de más de $3,600 millones refleja la excelencia de nuestra fuerza laboral, nuestro entorno favorable para los negocios y las oportunidades que siguen surgiendo en nuestra región. Esta inversión promueve el dinamismo de nuestra ciudad y sienta las bases para un futuro más exitoso en nuestra zona. Toyota confía en San Antonio y le enorgullece invertir en las personas que hacen de nuestra comunidad un excelente lugar para vivir y trabajar. Esperamos fortalecer nuestra alianza y celebrar en conjunto el éxito continuo".
Superintendenta de ISD para el suroeste, Dra. Jeanette Ball: "Numerosas familias del Distrito Escolar Independiente (ISD, por sus siglas en inglés) del suroeste mantienen una conexión personal real con la inversión de Toyota en nuestra comunidad. Nos enorgullece contribuir a apoyar su ampliación y la oportunidad que esta ofrece a nuestras familias".
Presidenta y directora ejecutiva de greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership, Sarah Carabias Rush: "Esto supone una expansión transformadora para Toyota en San Antonio. Con una segunda línea de montaje de vehículos, Toyota seguirá generando puestos de trabajo de calidad con enormes oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para nuestra región de San Antonio", señaló Sarah Carabias Rush, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership. "Esta ventaja refleja la solidez competitiva de nuestra fuerza laboral especializada, nuestro liderazgo en fabricación automotriz innovadora y la colaboración fluida entre el estado de Texas, el condado de Bexar, la ciudad de San Antonio y nuestros socios de servicios básicos e infraestructura para aprovechar esta oportunidad".
Acerca de Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) ha sido parte del tejido cultural de EE. UU. por casi 70 años y está comprometida con el avance de la movilidad sostenible de nueva generación a través de nuestras marcas Toyota y Lexus, además de nuestros casi 1,500 concesionarios.
Toyota emplea directamente a casi 48,000 personas en Estados Unidos, quienes han contribuido al diseño, la ingeniería y el ensamblaje de más de 36 millones de automóviles y camionetas en nuestras 11 plantas de fabricación. En 2025, la planta de Toyota en Carolina del Norte comenzó a ensamblar baterías automotrices para vehículos eléctricos.
Con el fin de inspirar a la próxima generación a seguir una carrera en la fabricación avanzada, Toyota lanzó su plataforma de reserva de visitas presenciales y su experiencia de visita virtual en www.TourToyota.comque permite a los visitantes programar una visita en directo para ver varias de nuestras instalaciones de fabricación en pleno funcionamiento en Estados Unidos o visitar todas las plantas de forma virtual desde cualquier parte del mundo.
Para obtener más información sobre Toyota, visite www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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Only a few years ago, much of the automotive industry including Ford Motor Company (F 1.25%) made a sizable gamble that the U.S. consumer would largely skip the hybrid option as the world transitioned from gasoline-powered vehicles to full electric vehicles (EVs). That proved costly and through changes in strategy, cancellation or delays of vehicles, and other special charges, it cost the broader industry tens of billions of dollars.
Despite that rather large speed bump, there are a couple of positive developments for full-line automakers such as Ford and not-so-great news for fully EV-focused companies such as Rivian Automotive (RIVN 0.94%) and Lucid Group (LCID 1.83%).
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Trends are becoming more clear A few years ago automakers expected a rapid increase in EV sales, similar to trends seen overseas, but growth in the U.S. would prove slower to gain traction than expected and will almost certainly fall well short of the 50% market share initially expected by the end of the decade.
"The key takeaway is that supply and demand are converging, and that's what is driving sustained growth in hybrids," according to Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of industry insights for Cox Automotive. "More models, broader participation, and strong consumer pull driven by fuel savings without the range and charging trade-offs that still give some buyers pause."
Now gasoline-powered vehicles are expected to still account for 50% of the U.S. market by the end of 2030, a decline from 73% last year, while hybrid EVs are expected to rise 16 percentage points to 34% of the market over the same time frame, according to estimates from AlixPartners.
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Positive developments Knowing what we know now, Ford investors would have preferred a more balanced strategy between powertrains, but with hybrid demand coming on strong, the full-line automaker will more quickly adapt unlike younger EV makers such as Rivian and Lucid waiting for full EV demand to gain traction in the coming years.
Ford is quickly responding with plans to match evolving consumer demand by offering a hybrid powertrain choice across nearly its full vehicle lineup by the end of 2030. The Detroit automaker is now aiming to drive roughly half of its global sales through hybrid options.
The good news, and the bigger development, is that Ford's profitability with hybrids is much stronger than with its full EVs, which have hindered the automaker's bottom-line by the billions in recent years. The progress that Ford has made after being initially surprised by the strong demand from its F-150 hybrid option, has been impressive. By the middle of 2024, many of Ford's hybrid vehicles were profitable, a fact the company had admitted wasn't true as recently as a year prior.
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Later, Ford CEO Jim Farley went as far to say that F-150 hybrid margins were higher than its gasoline-powered version. That was an unexpected development but a pleasant surprise. That's because Ford's F-Series lineup is responsible for a large chunk of its global revenue, roughly one-third by most estimates, but is estimated to generate a staggering 90% of the company's net profit.
What it all means Sure, this transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to full EVs and the in-between options could have gone much more smoothly and been less costly. That said, it's absolutely a positive development for investors that as hybrids surge and achieve record demand recently, Ford can quickly adapt and push a near full lineup of hybrids within a few short years.
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Furthermore, it's even a bigger development that Ford's hybrid profitability has come so far, so quickly. Hybrid vehicles appear to be here to stay and poised to thrive in the near term. That's not great news for Rivian and Lucid currently, but Ford remains well positioned.
Investors are concerned that this offering will dilute the value of their shares. If they continue to trend lower, the selloff may end around the $12.90 level. This is why Rivian is the Stock of the Day.
As you can see on the chart below, this level was support in October. It was also support in May. If the selloff reaches this level, there is a good chance that it finds support once again.
In the stock market, levels that had previously been support can become support again. This is a common occurrence, and it is because of regretful or remorseful sellers.
Some of the people who sold their shares around $12.90 in October decided that selling was a mistake when the stock rallied. A number of these people wanted to buy their shares back if they could eventually get them for the same price they were sold for.
When Rivian fell back to this important level in May, these remorseful sellers placed buy orders. There were so many of these orders that it formed support at the level again.
After the shares moved higher, a similar dynamic occurred. Many of the people who sold in May now regret doing so because the price is higher. A number of them decided to buy back their shares at the selling price.
If the Rivian sell-off reaches this former support level, they will place buy orders. If there are many of these orders, it could result in support forming at the level again.
Successful traders understand that emotions and sellers’ remorse can create support in the markets. This gives them insight into where a downtrend may end and a new uptrend may form.
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Stock to Watch: UiPath (PATH - Free Report) UiPath, Inc. provides an end-to-end enterprise automation platform that combines robotic process automation with AI to help organizations discover, build, and operate software automations at scale. The UiPath Platform enables users to automate tasks across user interfaces, APIs, and documents, and to orchestrate digital workers that collaborate with people. Core capabilities include AI-powered document understanding, low-code design tools, process mining to identify automation opportunities, automated testing, analytics, and centralized governance. The company was first established in Bucharest, Romania in 2005 and incorporated in Delaware in 2015. Its principal executive offices are at One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY.
PATH 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. PATH has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 11.1% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2027, four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $0.80 per share. PATH boasts an average earnings surprise of +30.5%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, PATH should be on investors' short list.
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Stock to Watch: PBF Energy (PBF - Free Report) PBF Energy Inc. is a leading independent refiner of crude oil based in Parsippany, New Jersey. Through six oil refineries and associated infrastructure in the United States, the company produces unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants and other petroleum products. The refineries can collectively process about 1,000,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
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With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, PBF should be on investors' short list.
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ZS' steep drop, slowing growth and higher AI-related costs worry investors, but strong results, AI security traction and cheaper valuation support holding the stock.
Key Takeaways Zscaler expects fiscal 2026 capex to reach high single digits of revenues as hardware costs rise.Zscaler raised branch appliance prices and is buying equipment early to lock in current prices.Zscaler revenues rose 25% to $850M in fiscal Q3, with annual recurring revenues above $3.5B. Zscaler, Inc. (ZS - Free Report) is facing rising infrastructure costs as demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cybersecurity services increases. Higher prices for memory, storage and processors are expected to raise spending on data center equipment and Zero Trust Branch appliances. However, the company believes its growing scale, pricing actions and operational discipline can help offset these cost pressures over time.
Management expects capital expenditures to reach the high single digits as a percentage of revenues in fiscal 2026 compared with its earlier expectation of the mid-single digits. It also anticipates fiscal 2027 capital expenditures as a percentage of revenues to rise by as much as 200 basis points from the 2026 level because of higher hardware costs. To reduce the impact, Zscaler has already increased prices for its branch appliances and is purchasing equipment early to lock in current prices.
Despite these near-term challenges, the company continues to deliver strong financial performance. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, revenues increased 25% year over year to $850 million, while annual recurring revenues exceeded $3.5 billion. Remaining performance obligations reached roughly $6.5 billion, providing strong visibility into future revenues.
Profitability also remains healthy. Zscaler’s third-quarter non-GAAP gross margin expanded 40 basis points year over year to 80.7%, while non-GAAP operating margin increased by 140 basis points to 23%. Year to date, the company generated a free cash flow margin of 29%, highlighting its ability to fund growth while maintaining financial discipline.
As its customer base expands and long-term contracts grow, Zscaler's larger revenue scale should help absorb higher infrastructure costs. Continued demand for AI security and Zero Trust solutions could further strengthen its operating leverage over the long run. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 is currently pegged at $3.33 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of approximately 25%.
How Are ZS’ Rivals Managing Rising Infrastructure Costs?Zscaler’s major competitors, including Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW - Free Report) and CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD - Free Report) , are also investing heavily in AI infrastructure to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities.
Palo Alto Networks is investing heavily in AI, cloud security and platform integration while using its large scale to protect margins. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, revenues increased 31% year over year to $3 billion, and next-generation security ARR surpassed $8 billion. Palo Alto Networks continues to consolidate multiple security products into one platform, helping spread infrastructure costs across a larger customer base and supporting long-term profitability.
CrowdStrike is also expanding AI-powered capabilities while keeping profitability strong. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, revenues rose 26% year over year to approximately $1.39 billion, while annual recurring revenues reached about $5.51 billion, up 24%. Its cloud-native Falcon platform reduces the need for on-premise hardware, allowing the company to scale efficiently even as AI workloads increase.
Zscaler’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesZS shares have plunged 33.5% year to date against the Zacks Security industry’s surge of 72.3%.
Zscaler YTD Price Return Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, ZS trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 6.25, significantly below the industry’s average of 19.33.
Zscaler Forward 12-Month P/S Ratio
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Zscaler’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings implies year-over-year increases of 26.2% and 10.6%, respectively. Estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 have been revised upward over the past 60 days.
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Zscaler currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Veeva Systems (VEEV - 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.
Shares of this provider of cloud-based software services for the life sciences industry have returned +14.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. The Zacks Medical Info Systems industry, to which Veeva belongs, has gained 17.8% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
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.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Veeva is expected to post earnings of $2.22 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +11.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
The consensus earnings estimate of $9.05 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +11.7%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $9.9 indicates a change of +9.4% from what Veeva 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 #3 (Hold) for Veeva.
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.
In the case of Veeva, the consensus sales estimate of $904.07 million for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +14.6%. The $3.64 billion and $4.07 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +14% and +11.7%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryVeeva reported revenues of $882.95 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16.3%. EPS of $2.24 for the same period compares with $1.97 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $857.33 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.99%. The EPS surprise was +5.16%.
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.
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.
Veeva is graded C on this front, indicating that it is trading at par with 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 Veeva. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
In June, Rocket Lab agreed to buy all outstanding Iridium shares for $54 each in a cash-and-stock deal that values Iridium at about $8 billion. Iridium shareholders will receive $27 in cash and Rocket Lab shares, and both companies’ boards have unanimously approved the transaction.
The companies expect the deal to close in mid-2027, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. Rocket Lab secured a $3.6 billion bridge loan from Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo to help fund the cash portion of the financing.
Rocket Lab Moves Toward End-To-End Space ConnectivityCounterpoint said on Wednesday that the deal would move Rocket Lab beyond launch services and spacecraft manufacturing into recurring revenue from satellite connectivity.
Iridium offers globally licensed L-band spectrum, a 66-satellite low-Earth-orbit constellation with pole-to-pole coverage, 2.55 million subscribers, and more than 500 channel partners.
Counterpoint said these assets could help Rocket Lab build a full-stack satellite connectivity business spanning launch, spacecraft, spectrum, constellation operations, and connectivity services.
The firm noted that Iridium generated $872 million in revenue in 2025, with IoT accounting for 79% of its commercial subscribers.
Satellite Players Race To Control More Of The Value ChainThe firm said companies are racing to control more of the satellite value chain as terrestrial and satellite networks move closer together.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) remains focused on broadband direct-to-device services through existing smartphones.
Counterpoint said Rocket Lab and Iridium could focus on narrowband communications, IoT, resilient PNT, and direct-to-device services.
The firm expects that more than 970 million IoT connections could use satellite services by 2030 as 3GPP NTN standards mature and satellite connectivity expands across industrial markets.
Rocket Lab Technical AnalysisRocket Lab shares have gained 117.04% over the past 12 months. Even so, the stock is consolidating after a strong rally.
The shares are trading 14.7% below their 20-day simple moving average and 21.6% below the 50-day SMA. However, they remain 9.7% above the 200-day SMA, keeping the long-term uptrend intact.
Momentum indicators remain cautious. The MACD is below its signal line, and the histogram is negative. That suggests bullish momentum has weakened and buyers may need stronger follow-through before the next sustained advance.
The moving averages also paint a mixed picture. The 20-day SMA sits below the 50-day SMA, a short-term bearish signal. However, the 50-day SMA remains above the 200-day SMA, which supports the longer-term bullish trend.
Key resistance stands near $93, close to the 100-day SMA of $89.32 and the 100-day EMA of $92.82. On the downside, $80 is an important support level, with the 200-day SMA at $76.47 providing additional technical support.
Earnings And Analyst OutlookThe company’s next major catalyst is its estimated earnings release on August 6.
Wall Street expects Rocket Lab to report a loss of 7 cents per share, compared with a loss of 13 cents a year earlier. Revenue is projected to rise to $231.79 million from $144.50 million in the prior-year quarter.
The stock carries a consensus Buy rating with an average analyst price forecast of $104.73. Recent analyst actions include:
Bank of America Securities: Buy, raised price forecast to $115 (June 30) Cantor Fitzgerald: Overweight, maintained $96 price forecast (June 30) Citizens: Market Outperform, raised price forecast to $130 (June 30) Rocket Lab Top ETF ExposureSignificance: Because RKLB carries such a heavy weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.
Price Action: Iridium Communications shares were down 0.31% at $50.93 and Rocket Lab shares were up 1.37% at $84.55 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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Key Takeaways Rocket Lab's contract assets rose to $75 million, reflecting progress on long-term customer programs.RKLB recognizes revenues as work advances before contractual billing milestones are reached.Rocket Lab's contract assets highlight execution across launch services, spacecraft and satellite programs. Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB - Free Report) continues strengthening its long-term growth profile through an expanding portfolio of contract assets generated across its launch services and space systems businesses. Contract assets arise when the company recognizes revenues for work performed before contractual billing milestones are reached, reflecting continued execution on customer programs. As of March 31, 2026, Rocket Lab reported $75 million in contract assets, up from $61.6 million as of Dec. 31, 2025, highlighting continued progress across long-term customer contracts.
Growth in contract assets reflects Rocket Lab's continued execution of customer programs across launch services, spacecraft manufacturing and satellite components. As contractual work progresses, the company recognizes revenues as performance obligations are satisfied, while customer billing follows contractual milestones. This timing difference contributes to the growth in contract assets as projects advance.
The company's contract asset position also reflects the breadth of its operations across launch services, spacecraft manufacturing, satellite components and space software. The continued execution of long-term customer programs supports Rocket Lab's diversified business portfolio while demonstrating progress across multiple space programs.
As demand for integrated space solutions continues to grow, long-term customer programs are expected to remain an important part of Rocket Lab's business. The company's contract asset balance reflects ongoing execution across these programs while supporting future revenue realization.
Companies Expanding Long-Term Contract ExecutionAs companies execute long-term aerospace and defense programs, they continue generating contract assets by recognizing revenues before contractual billings. L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX - Free Report) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS - Free Report) also continue expanding contract-driven businesses through multi-year customer programs.
L3Harris reported $3.53 billion in contract assets as of April 3, 2026, reflecting continued execution across its defense, space and mission systems programs.
Kratos reported $334.1 million in contract assets as of March 29, 2026, highlighting continued execution of long-term customer programs across its defense and space technology portfolio, including contributions from the Nomad and Orbit acquisitions.
Earnings Estimates for RKLB StockThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings per share suggests year-over-year growth of 55.56% and 75%, respectively.
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RKLB Stock Is Trading at a PremiumRocket Lab is trading at a premium relative to the industry, with a forward 12-month price-to-sales of 43.84X compared with the industry average of 14.46X.
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RKLB Stock Price PerformanceOver the past three months, RKLB shares have jumped 26.7% compared with the industry’s 11.6% growth.
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RKLB’s Zacks RankRocket Lab currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is positioned for growth as Arctic defense and NATO surveillance demand accelerates, highlighted by recent Triton drone orders. NOC's backlog reached $96B, with diversified growth in missile defense, space systems, and autonomous platforms, supported by robust U.S. and allied defense budgets. Significant investments, including $2.5B for B-21 Raider production, will pressure near-term cash flows but underpin long-term earnings visibility.
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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.
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 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.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.
Momentum ScoreMomentum trading is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook, and these investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." The Momentum Style Score can pinpoint good times to build a position in a stock, using factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates.
VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.
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.
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.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure 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: Willis Towers Watson (WTW - Free Report) Based in London, the United Kingdom, Willis Towers Watson plc is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. Willis Towers caters to the need of designs and delivers solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, and expand capabilities, among others of large companies and mid-market and small businesses across the world.
WTW is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 15.04; value investors should take notice.
Four analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $19.55 per share. WTW also boasts an average earnings surprise of +4.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, WTW should be on investors' short list.
Williams-Sonoma (WSM - 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 seller of cookware and home furnishings have returned +4.4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Retail - Home Furnishings industry, which Williams-Sonoma falls in, has gained 9.4%. 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.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather 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.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Williams-Sonoma is expected to post earnings of $2.03 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +1.5%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.3%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $9.39 points to a change of +6.2% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +0.6%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $10.25 indicates a change of +9.1% from what Williams-Sonoma is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +0.7%.
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 #3 (Hold) for Williams-Sonoma.
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.
For Williams-Sonoma, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $1.91 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +4.2%. For the current and next fiscal years, $8.15 billion and $8.51 billion estimates indicate +4.4% and +4.4% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryWilliams-Sonoma reported revenues of $1.81 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +4.4%. EPS of $1.93 for the same period compares with $1.85 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.8 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +0.05%. The EPS surprise was +7.22%.
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.
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.
Williams-Sonoma is graded D 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 Williams-Sonoma. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
McKesson (MCK - 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.
Shares of this prescription drug distributor have returned +3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. The Zacks Medical - Dental Supplies industry, to which McKesson belongs, has gained 6.7% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
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.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather 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.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
McKesson is expected to post earnings of $9.59 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16.1%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.2%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $44.28 points to a change of +13.2% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $49.95 indicates a change of +12.8% from what McKesson 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 #2 (Buy) for McKesson.
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.
In the case of McKesson, the consensus sales estimate of $104.39 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +6.7%. The $432.83 billion and $464.69 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +7.3% and +7.4%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryMcKesson reported revenues of $96.3 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6%. EPS of $11.69 for the same period compares with $10.12 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $101.92 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -5.52%. The EPS surprise was +1.12%.
The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times 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.
McKesson 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.
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 McKesson. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
Conference call and webcast scheduled for 8:30 a.m. EDT
, /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) announced today its second-quarter 2026 earnings will be issued via news release on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Steve Hasker, president and chief executive officer, and Gary E. Bischoping, Jr., chief financial officer, will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast that morning at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Discussions may include forward-looking information.
You can access the webcast by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Thomson Reuters website. Registration for the webcast is now open. Additionally, an archive of the webcast will be available following the presentation.
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Key Takeaways LYB partnered with Mondelez, Amcor and Taghleef on circular packaging for Marabou chocolate bars.The new packaging uses CirculenRevive polymers to enable 75% recycled content for food packaging.LYB plans future polymer supply from its MoReTec-1 recycling plant under construction in Germany. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB - Free Report) has partnered with Mondelez International, Amcor, Taghleef Industries and other players in the industry to introduce an innovative flexible packaging solution for Marabou chocolate bars. The new packaging uses LYB’s CirculenRevive polymers, made with 100% attributed recycled content through an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, enabling packaging with 75% recycled content.
This move will help transform hard-to-recycle post-consumer mixed plastic waste into high-quality materials suitable for food packaging. The collaboration emphasizes the growing role of chemical recycling in supporting a circular ecosystem while maintaining the performance required for food packaging applications.
With this in mind, LYB plans to supply future polymers for Marabou packaging from its MoReTec-1 catalytic chemical recycling plant, currently under construction in Wesseling, Germany. Designed to process 50,000 metric tons of recycled feedstock annually, which will be used in LYB’s integrated circular ecosystem by converting mixed plastic waste into feedstock for polymer production.
The project depends on collaboration across the packaging value chain. LYB supplies the recycled polymers, Taghleef Industries manufactures the base film, Amcor converts it into flexible packaging and Mondelez brings the final product to consumers.
The new packaging also aligns with recycled-content requirements under the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. By integrating advanced recycling technologies, the partners are creating a solution that reduces dependence on fossil-based resources while introducing sustainable packaging for the food industry.
LYB’s shares have lost 15.8% over the past year compared with the industry’s 4.7% decline.
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LYB’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksLYB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) , Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) .
While ALB sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, CRS and ASM carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $12.98 per share, indicating a 1,743.04% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed one, with an average surprise of 74.5%. ALB’s shares have jumped 82.3% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $10.56 per share, indicating a rise of 41.18% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 8.95%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 34 cents per share, indicating a 17.24% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 125%. ASM’sshares have gained 59.4% over the past year.
Utility American Electric Power said on Wednesday its Texas unit has secured a loan of up to $3.26 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to help fund infrastructure investments.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF), a financial services company, will release earnings results for the second quarter 2026 after market hours on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The company plans to host an investor conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, July 29, at 8:30 a.m. (CT) / 9:30 a.m. (ET).
Interested parties may access the call by dialing (toll-free) 888-596-4144 or (international) 646-968-2525 and requesting to join the UMB Financial call with conference ID 8227474#.
The live webcast may also be accessed by visiting investorrelations.umb.com or by using the following link:
UMB Financial 2Q 2026 Conference Call
A replay of the conference call may be heard through August 12, by calling (toll-free) 800-770-2030 or (international) 609-800-9909. The replay access code required for playback is 8227474. The call replay may also be accessed at investorrelations.umb.com.
About UMB:
UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) is a financial services company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. UMB offers commercial banking, which includes comprehensive deposit, lending, investment and retirement plan services; personal banking, which includes comprehensive deposit, lending, wealth management and financial planning services; and institutional banking, which includes asset servicing, corporate trust solutions, investment banking and healthcare services. UMB operates branches throughout Missouri, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. As the company’s reach continues to grow, it also serves business clients nationwide and institutional clients in several countries. For more information, visit UMB.com, UMB Blog, UMB Facebook and UMB LinkedIn.
Shares of GXO Logistics (GXO - Free Report) have gained 3.2% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $51.84, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $70.57 indicates a potential upside of 36.1%.
The average comprises 14 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $63.00 to a high of $90.00, with a standard deviation of $7.11. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 21.5% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 73.6% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.
But, for GXO, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You May Not Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Why GXO Could Witness a Solid UpsideAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current year, one estimate has moved higher over the last 30 days compared to no negative revision. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 0.2%.
Moreover, GXO 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 four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much GXO could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
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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 ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
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Momentum ScoreMomentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.
VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.
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.
Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
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: Avient (AVNT - Free Report) Avient Corporation is a global specialty-materials company focused on color, additives, inks, engineered polymers, advanced composites, and performance fibers, combining materials science, formulation expertise and manufacturing scale. Formed as PolyOne Corporation on Aug. 31, 2000, the company changed its name to Avient Corporation, effective June 30, 2020.
AVNT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. AVNT has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 9.2% for the current fiscal year.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $3.08 per share. AVNT also boasts an average earnings surprise of +2.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, AVNT should be on investors' short list.
Diane King Hall turns to Wednesday's early movers by highlighting a pair of upgrades in Dollar Tree (DLTR), though neither signal a concrete bullish stance. The same applies to a Goldman Sachs upgrade in RH (RH).
The global oncology market is evolving rapidly, fueled by rising cancer incidence, an aging population and continued scientific innovation. According to the American Cancer Society, the United States is projected to record nearly 2.1 million new cancer cases and more than 626,000 cancer-related deaths in 2026. Worldwide, increasing exposure to lifestyle risk factors such as smoking, obesity and physical inactivity, combined with aging demographics, is driving cancer prevalence and supporting sustained growth in oncology-related healthcare spending.
Meanwhile, breakthroughs in cancer treatment are transforming patient care. Advances in immunotherapy, targeted medicines and personalized cancer vaccines have expanded treatment options well beyond conventional chemotherapy and radiation. Immune-based therapies — including checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapies, therapeutic vaccines and oncolytic viruses — harness the immune system to combat cancer more effectively. At the same time, targeted therapies improve treatment precision by addressing specific genetic and molecular alterations, while personalized vaccines are paving the way for individualized care.
Emerging technologies such as genomic sequencing, artificial intelligence and machine learning are speeding biomarker discovery, refining patient selection and enabling earlier, more accurate diagnosis. While a universal cure remains out of reach, continued improvements in survival rates and clinical outcomes across multiple cancer types highlight the progress achieved, particularly through earlier detection and timely intervention.
Pharmaceutical companies continue to prioritize oncology through increased investment and pipeline expansion. Industry leaders such as Novartis (NVS - Free Report) , AstraZeneca (AZN - Free Report) , J&J (JNJ - Free Report) , Pfizer (PFE - Free Report) , AbbVie, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb and Eli Lilly are expanding oncology pipelines with advanced modalities such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies and next-generation immuno-oncology therapies. Smaller biotech firms also remain critical innovation drivers, often developing novel platforms and drug targets that support partnerships, licensing deals and M&A activity.
Supported by ongoing innovation, favorable reimbursement trends and expanding treatment options, oncology remains one of the most durable and compelling segments of the global healthcare industry for long-term investors.
With our thematic screens, you can easily spot stocks tied to trends shaping the future of investing. For those looking to gain exposure to the oncology space, companies such as Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL - Free Report) , NextCure (NXTC - Free Report) and Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX - Free Report) may be worth evaluating as part of a forward-looking portfolio strategy.
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3 Cancer Stocks in FocusA commercial-stage company, Autolus is primarily focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing next-generation T cell therapies targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases. Autolus has a marketed therapy, Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel or obe-cel), a CD19-directed CAR-T therapy approved in the United States and United Kingdom for adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Aucatzyl has seen a strong launch in the United States backed by market share gains. The launch in the United Kingdom, which began in January, is off to a strong start. The company has guided 2026 Aucatzyl net product revenues of $120-$135 million, up from approximately $74 million in 2025.
Beyond its marketed therapy, Autolus is pursuing a "pipeline-in-a-product" strategy by expanding obe-cel into several additional indications. Phase II pivotal studies are ongoing in pediatric relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor ALL and severe lupus nephritis patients, while a phase I study is being conducted for progressive multiple sclerosis.
Autolus has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
NextCure is a clinical-stage biotech focused on developing targeted therapies to treat cancer. Management has concentrated resources on two lead ADC programs while seeking strategic partners for several earlier-stage assets.
The company's lead asset is SIM0505, a CDH6-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) licensed from Simcere Zaiming. NextCure owns worldwide commercialization rights outside China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, which are retained by Simcere. SIM0505 is being evaluated in a phase I study across multiple advanced solid tumors, with a particular emphasis on platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC). The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to SIM0505 for women with PROC.
Early dose-escalation data presented at ASCO 2026 demonstrated encouraging antitumor activity in heavily pretreated gynecologic cancer patients. The data showed an objective response rate (ORR) of 55% for gynecologic cancers (ovarian cancer and uterine serous carcinoma) and 52.9% for ovarian cancer.
NextCure's second major program is LNCB74, a B7-H4-targeted ADC being co-developed with LigaChem Biosciences. B7-H4 is an attractive oncology target because it is highly expressed in several difficult-to-treat cancers. LNCB74 is being evaluated in a phase I study for the potential treatment of advanced solid tumors.
NXTC has a Zacks Rank #2.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage TechBio company that decodes biology and chemistry to industrialize drug discovery. Recursion is using its proprietary technology to build a novel pipeline of candidates, with an initial focus on Precision Oncology and Rare Diseases. RXRX currently has no approved commercial cancer products.
Recursion's most advanced wholly owned oncology asset is REC-1245, a potential first-in-class RBM39 degrader, being evaluated in the phase I/II DAHLIA study for the treatment of biomarker-enriched solid tumors and lymphoma. Early clinical data have been encouraging, showing a favorable safety profile, predictable dose-dependent pharmacokinetics and no dose-limiting toxicities during dose escalation. Other candidates being developed include REC-617 (CDK7 inhibitor for advanced solid tumors), REC-4539 (an LSD1 inhibitor for solid tumors) and REC-3565 (a MALT1 inhibitor for B-cell malignancies), in separate early-stage studies.
San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2026) - Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) securities between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026. Hub Group is a transportation logistics company that provides trucking services across North America.
For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003.
What is the class period? April 28, 2023 – May 11, 2026
What are we investigating? Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Hub Group, Inc. (HUBG) Made Materially False Statements that Harmed Investors
What are the allegations?
According to the complaint, during the class period, the Company's financial statements prepared for the periods from Q1 2023 to Q4 2024, including annual reports for 2023 and 2024, contained material misstatements—caused by the premature and incorrect recognition of certain transactions—concerning, inter alia, the Company's operating revenue, operating income, revenue recognition, effectiveness of internal controls and procedures, and drivers of financial results and growth. The complaint further alleges that the Company's financial statements prepared for periods from Q1 2025 to Q3 2025 contained material misstatements—caused by the understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable—concerning, inter alia, the Company's operating expenses, purchased transportation and warehousing expenses, operating income, effectiveness of internal disclosure controls and procedures, and drivers of financial results and growth.
Plaintiff alleges that on February 5, 2026, Hub Group announced "that it will restate its financial statements for the first, second and third quarters of 2025" due to "an error that resulted in the understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable in the first nine months of 2025." The Company estimated that "[t]he total amount of the reduction to accounts payable and purchased transportation costs related to this issue that was recorded during these periods is $77 million." On this news, the price of Hub Group stock declined roughly 18%, from $51.33 per share at close on February 5, 2026, to $41.96 per share at close on February 6, 2026.
Then, on May 12, 2026, Hub Group further announced that it had "identified certain transactions that were prematurely or incorrectly recognized or not adequately supported," rendering its 2023 and 2024 financial reports to be materially misstated such that they "should no longer be relied upon." On this news, the price of Hub Group stock declined a further 13%, from $41.86 per share at close on May 11, 2026, to $36.62 per share at close on May 12, 2026.
What can shareholders do now? You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Hub Group, Inc. Shareholders who wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their papers to the court by August 28, 2026. The lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.
All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.
About Robbins LLP: A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002.
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Key Takeaways Insulet launched Omnipod 5 and Omnipod Discover in Spain, expanding its global footprint.Spain is the 20th Omnipod 5 country and 26th Omnipod market for the company.Omnipod 5 is approved in Spain for type 1 diabetes patients aged two years and older. Insulet Corporation (PODD - Free Report) has commercially launched its Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system and the Omnipod Discover data management platform in Spain, further expanding its international footprint. Spain becomes the 20th country where Omnipod 5 is available and the 26th market where the company sells its Omnipod products, marking another step in Insulet’s ongoing global expansion strategy.
From an investor’s perspective, the launch reinforces Insulet’s commitment to broadening the reach of its flagship automated insulin delivery platform across international markets. Spain’s sizable population of people living with diabetes presents a meaningful long-term growth opportunity, while the addition of the Omnipod Discover platform enhances the company’s digital care ecosystem and strengthens its value proposition for patients and healthcare providers. The continued rollout of Omnipod 5 is expected to support international revenue growth and deepen Insulet’s competitive position in the global diabetes technology market.
Likely Trend of PODD Stock Following the NewsShares of PODD have traded flat since the announcement on July 6. In the year-to-date period, shares of the company have lost 43.2% compared with the industry’s 20.8% decline. The S&P 500 increased 10.4% in the same time frame.
The Spain launch is expected to strengthen Insulet’s long-term growth trajectory by expanding the addressable market for its Omnipod 5 platform and reinforcing its leadership in the global insulin delivery market. As reimbursement coverage broadens across Spain’s autonomous regions, the company stands to benefit from a growing base of recurring, high-margin Pod sales.
Moreover, the introduction of the Omnipod Discover platform enhances Insulet’s connected diabetes care ecosystem, improving patient engagement and supporting stronger relationships with healthcare providers. Continued international expansion of its automated insulin delivery platform is likely to drive sustained revenue growth, increase market penetration and diversify the company’s geographic revenue base over the long run.
PODD currently has a market capitalization of $11.1 billion.
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More on the NewsOmnipod 5 is a tubeless AID system designed to simplify diabetes management by automatically adjusting insulin delivery every five minutes based on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) readings. The waterproof, wearable Pod proactively corrects high glucose levels while helping protect against hypoglycemia, reducing the need for multiple daily insulin injections.
In Spain, the system is approved for individuals aged two years and older with type 1 diabetes and is compatible with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus and Dexcom’s G7 CGM sensors. According to the company, Spain is home to more than 4.6 million adults living with diabetes, including an estimated 189,000 people and over 18,500 children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes who rely on insulin therapy, underscoring the significant market opportunity for Omnipod 5. Insulet also noted that it is working closely with health authorities, reimbursement agencies and Spain’s autonomous communities to facilitate broader and equitable access to the technology over time.
Alongside Omnipod 5, Insulet introduced Omnipod Discover, its proprietary web-based retrospective data analytics and reporting platform, to the Spanish market. Designed for Omnipod 5 users, caregivers and healthcare professionals, the platform converts diabetes data into clear, actionable insights that can support more personalized treatment decisions and informed therapy discussions. Featuring an intuitive interface and easy-to-understand reports, Omnipod Discover is intended to improve patient engagement while streamlining diabetes management for healthcare providers.
The platform was initially launched in five Middle Eastern countries earlier this year and is set to expand across additional Omnipod 5 markets over the coming year, reflecting Insulet’s broader strategy of complementing its hardware portfolio with digital health capabilities to enhance the overall diabetes care experience.
Favorable Industry Prospect for PODDGoing by the data provided by Grand View Research, the CGM devices market was valued at $15.47 billion in 2026 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 15.1% through 2033.
Factors like the growing cases of diabetes, the increasing adoption of CGM devices, growing clinical needs, technological innovation and shifting care models are boosting the market’s growth.
A Recent Development by PODDRecently, PODD unveiled positive clinical data for its next-generation Omnipod 6 and investigational fully closed-loop automated insulin delivery systems at the American Diabetes Association's 86th Scientific Sessions. Results from the STRIVE pivotal trial and EVOLUTION 3 feasibility study demonstrated improved glucose control, reduced user effort and enhanced automation, reinforcing the company’s innovation pipeline and long-term leadership in diabetes technology.
Some better-ranked stocks from the broader medical space are Globus Medical (GMED - Free Report) , West Pharmaceutical (WST - Free Report) and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG - Free Report) .
Globus Medical, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reported a first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.12, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.1%. Revenues of $759.9 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.0%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
GMED has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% compared with the industry’s 12.6% growth. The company’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 26.3%.
West Pharmaceutical, currently flaunting a Zacks Rank #1, reported first-quarter 2026 EPS of $2.13, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 26.8%. Revenues of $844.9 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.5%.
WST has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 13.9% compared with the industry’s 9.5% growth. The company’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 19.4%.
Intuitive Surgical, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.50, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 20.2%. Revenues of $2.77 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.2%.
ISRG has a long-term estimated growth rate of 14.6% compared with the industry’s 12.6% growth. The company’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.8%.
Shares of Entegris (ENTG - Free Report) have gained 0.5% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $135.08, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $169.3 indicates a potential upside of 25.3%.
The average comprises 10 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $115.00 to a high of $205.00, with a standard deviation of $25.46. While the lowest estimate indicates a decline of 14.9% from the current price level, the most optimistic estimate points to a 51.8% upside. More than the range, one should note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.
While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.
However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in ENTG. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.
While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?
They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.
However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.
That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.
Why ENTG Could Witness a Solid UpsideThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current year, one estimate has moved higher over the last 30 days compared to no negative revision. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 0.8%.
Moreover, ENTG 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 four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much ENTG could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We have also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. By definition, a cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to secure its transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.
Key Takeaways Bitcoin bounced back above $60,000 this week Ether rallied to its highest level in over a month this week. Bitcoin is down approximately 28% year-to-date, while Ether has fallen roughly 40% year-to-date. Bitcoin Bitcoin was the world’s first decentralized digital currency. Since the first Bitcoin transaction occurred in early 2009, it has grown worldwide to a mainstream financial asset. While often volatile, as illustrated in the chart below, one can argue that the Bitcoin is highly resilient, especially as product innovation expands the ways investors can manage Bitcoin’s volatility.
Bitcoin’s closing price rebounded this week, rising over 8% to move back above $60,000. However, BTC is currently down approximately 28% year-to-date and sits about 49% below its October 2025 record high. Learn more about Bitcoin basics for new investors.
Ether Ether is the native cryptocurrency run on the Ethereum blockchain platform, which launched in July 2015. It has the second largest market share, despite being the newest of the three assets discussed in this article.
Ether’s closing price also rallied this past week, climbing nearly 13% to its highest level in over a month. With that said, ETH is currently down approximately 40% year-to-date and is now roughly 63% below its record close from August 2025.
XRP XRP, which is owned by Ripple, was launched in 2012 and was one of the larger cryptocurrencies for some time until newer tokens entered the market.
Bitcoin vs. Ether vs. XRP
An index has been created in order to chart these three cryptocurrencies together, considering their significantly different pricing histories. A logarithmic scale is used on the y-axis of this chart to better illustrate relative percentage changes and long-term growth trends, as opposed to absolute price fluctuations. The chart demonstrates which cryptocurrency’s price has shifted the most since November 9, 2017. At various points in history, all three have held the top spot but Bitcoin is currently in the lead.
On January 10th, 2024, the SEC approved spot bitcoin ETFs from a range of issuers such as Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC), iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB), Coinshares Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (BRRR). Review our spot Bitcoin ETF launch takeaways for a complete breakdown.
On July 23rd, 2024, a handful of spot ether ETFs launched from a range of issuers such as Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE), Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET), Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW), iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), Fidelity Ethereum ETF (FETH). For a deep dive, see our spot Ether ETF guide.
Originally published on Advisor Perspectives.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2026) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against ChampionX Corporation (NASDAQ: CHX) ("ChampionX" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who sold ChampionX common stock during the period from February 29, 2024 through April 1, 2024 (the "Class Period").
Investor Deadline: Investors who sold ChampionX common stock during the Class Period may, no later than July 14, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.
Headquartered in The Woodlands, TX, ChampionX was a supplier of production chemicals and artificial lift solutions to oil and gas operators worldwide. It was acquired by SLB in July 2025.
According to the lawsuit, while ChampionX held undisclosed acquisition offers from SLB at prices significantly higher than the then-current market price of ChampionX shares, the Company repurchased a sizable amount of its own common stock from unsuspecting investors at market prices significantly below those undisclosed offer prices. During the Class Period, ChampionX's average stock price was $33.32 per share. ChampionX had an obligation to disclose that it had received a formal acquisition offer from SLB or abstain from purchasing ChampionX stock from unsuspecting investors.
On April 2, 2024, during pre-market hours, ChampionX disclosed the merger with SLB. The merger eventually closed on July 16, 2025, with SLB acquiring ChampionX for $40.58 per share.
If you are a ChampionX investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267) 764-4865.
About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today the release of its Wastewater Solutions white paper, highlighting the company's industry leadership in delivering positive environmental results for communities.
American Water developed the white paper by examining several wastewater systems acquired by its local state operations across the company's national footprint and detailing a multi-year approach to infrastructure upgrades, operational improvements and compliance oversight. These efforts helped bring newly acquired wastewater systems back into compliance while addressing long-standing environmental risks and balancing customer affordability.
The Village of Godfrey in Illinois is among the systems featured in the white paper. Illinois American Water acquired the system in 2019, taking on responsibility for compliance and long-term stewardship. Village of Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick said the sale of the wastewater system to Illinois American Water will "serve residents well today and in the future…their team of experts will ensure reliable service for years to come. We welcome this expanded partnership with Illinois American Water in our community."
Investing to maintain and upgrade aging water and wastewater systems is critical for providing safe, reliable service. Over the next 10 years, American Water plans to invest approximately $48 billion in capital improvements to its systems, including infrastructure renewal, water quality, resiliency, technology, and water and wastewater system acquisitions.
"With much of the nation's wastewater infrastructure decades old, reliable systems are essential to protecting public health and the environment," said John Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. "Through sustained infrastructure investment, American Water is dedicated to providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to the customers and communities it serves."
Read American Water's Wastewater Solutions: Delivering Environmental Results for Communities white paper here.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
First Horizon National (FHN - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 15. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis bank holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +15.6%.
Revenues are expected to be $873.47 million, up 5.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.21% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for First Horizon?For First Horizon, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.19%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that First Horizon will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that First Horizon would post earnings of $0.49 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.53, delivering a surprise of +8.16%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
First Horizon doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
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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.
Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
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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.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
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.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Post Holdings (POST - Free Report) Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer-packaged goods holding company based in Missouri. The company operates across center-of-the-store, refrigerated, foodservice, food ingredient and convenient nutrition categories. It also participates in private brand food. In March 2022, Post Holdings completed the distribution of 80.1% of its interest in BellRing Brands, Inc. to its shareholders.
POST is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. POST has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 4.7% for the current fiscal year.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.33 to $7.57 per share. POST also boasts an average earnings surprise of +19.3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, POST should be on investors' short list.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best 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 ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight 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.
Momentum ScoreMomentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.
VGM ScoreIf you want a combination of all three Style Scores, then the VGM Score will be your friend. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, helping you find the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum. It's also one of the best indicators to use with the Zacks Rank.
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.
But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.
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.
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: American Eagle Outfitters (AEO - Free Report) Based in Pittsburgh, PA, American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual apparel, accessories and footwear for men and women aged 15–25 years. American Eagle, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the designing and marketing of casual clothing. The company’s assortment includes jeans, cargo pants, graphic T-shirts as well as a range of accessories, outerwear and footwear.
AEO is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 9.38; value investors should take notice.
For fiscal 2027, four analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.00 to $1.76 per share. AEO boasts an average earnings surprise of +48.5%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, AEO should be on investors' short list.
Shares of AI server leader Super Micro Computer (SMCI +1.26%) plunged 36.4% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Super Micro had rallied heading into the month, but the stock experienced another sharp pullback after selling common stock and convertible notes. Despite the share sales being necessary only for large orders, investor trust in Super Micro is rather low right now, and the market appears to have priced in the dilution effects of the securities sales without much, or any, of the benefits.
In addition to the early month dilution announcements, more Super Micro employees were arrested in Taiwan as part of the country's efforts to clamp down on illegal smuggling of AI servers to China.
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The Super Micro roller coaster experiences another dip Things appeared to be looking up for Super Micro heading into June. Back in March, a small number of Super Micro employees were arrested on charges over a scheme to illegally export Super Micro's advanced AI servers to China. That had sent shares spiraling; however, the malfeasance appears to have been the work of a handful of employees, and not the company itself.
A subsequent strong earnings report in May, as well as a late-May announcement that Super Micro was working with the Taiwanese government to foil additional smuggling activity, sent shares higher heading into June.
However, Super Micro subsequently announced it would raise a stunning $7 billion from the equity markets to fund AI chips and other components to fulfill large recent orders. The capital raise consisted of $1.25 billion in equity sales and $3.75 billion in convertible notes, along with a $2 million at-the-market equity sales program that will begin later in the year.
Unfortunately for Super Micro, the stock sold off heavily in the days leading up to the announcement. As such, Super Micro wound up selling stock at $27.50 per share, a figure nearly 50% below its recent high at the beginning of the month. Meanwhile, even the convertible notes were priced with a 7% dividend and a strike price between $30.30 and $36.36, which seems expensive for the company.
Now, Super Micro did note that it had received a massive $39 billion in orders "in recent weeks" leading up to the capital raise announcement. For reference, Super Micro forecasts making roughly that amount of revenue in the fiscal year that just ended in June. Getting a year's worth of orders in just a few weeks is certainly a positive, but it also means Super Micro needed more capital to invest in that growth.
The problem is that over the past year-plus, Super Micro's gross margins have declined, leaving investors wondering whether the company actually makes enough profit, even on a very high order volume, to justify the dilution.
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Additionally, toward the end of the month, Bloomberg reported that Taiwanese authorities had raided Super Micro's offices in Taiwan. After the month-end, it was reported that the authorities had detained four Super Micro employees, along with employees of other Taiwanese distributors and data center companies, over alleged illegal exports to China. Super Micro's Chief Revenue Officer told Reuters that Super Micro wasn't a target of the investigation, and that it had been working with Taiwanese authorities for months to stop the illegal exports.
Despite the statement, the headlines increased skepticism about Super Micro and its governance.
Super Micro is one of the cheapest AI plays now After this string of scandals and near-scandals, Super Micro's valuation remains well below that of the vast majority of artificial intelligence-affiliated hardware companies. Shares traded at just a low-teens P/E multiple, despite what appears to be booming orders and a close relationship with Elon Musk's companies.
While gross margins, corporate governance, and the alleged illicit behavior by individual employees are overriding concerns, investors looking for high-upside ways to still play the AI boom should look to Super Micro. Just be aware that there are significant risks associated with the company's seemingly bargain-basement stock price.
Shares of FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) are down 14% in Wednesday morning trading after the company priced a large dilutive stock offering below recent levels. The stock last changed hands at $22.43, well off last week’s high.
The pain is spreading. Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) shares are off 8% to $247.53, while Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares are basically treading water, down only 1% at $2.45.
The divergence tells the story. FuelCell Energy’s raise is the trigger, Bloom Energy stock is sliding in sympathy, and Plug Power stock is decoupling from the sector move.
Dilutive $225M Offering Sparks the Selloff FuelCell Energy upsized its underwritten public offering to $225 million gross, pricing 10,714,286 shares at $21, above a previously announced $200 million plan. Underwriters received a 30-day option for up to 1,607,143 additional shares, and the deal is expected to close on or about July 9.
Citigroup and Barclays are joint book-running managers, joined by Oppenheimer, RBC Capital Markets, and Goldman Sachs. Proceeds are earmarked for manufacturing capacity expansion, working capital, and general corporate purposes, tying back to the Torrington, Connecticut buildout that management has framed as a data center capture play.
The $21 pricing stings because FuelCell Energy stock was trading at $36 last week. Per Stocktwits and Yahoo Finance, retail sentiment on FCEL slid from bullish to neutral on dilution fears, aggravated by a broad risk-off tape tied to U.S.-Iran headlines.
Peers Trade On Sentiment, Not Fundamentals Bloom Energy has been the sector leader, riding Brookfield JV wins and Oracle (NYSE:ORCL | ORCL Price Prediction) data center demand to a 210% year-to-date gain through July 7. Yet today’s sympathy drop reflects nervousness about clean-energy financing conditions rather than anything company-specific, especially after Bloom Energy posted Q1 FY2026 revenue of $751.05 million (up 130.4% year over year (YoY)) and raised full-year guidance.
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Plug Power stock’s relatively steady price action underscores the point. PLUG stock has climbed 26% year to date (YTD), a laggard versus its peers, and the company’s own $275 million hydrogen asset monetization narrative is company-specific enough to shield it from FCEL’s dilution shock.
The context matters on the FCEL move, too. The stock had ripped 255% YTD and 398% over the past year through Tuesday’s close, so today’s pullback lands in a stock that had gone parabolic. FuelCell Energy carries a beta of 2.3 and an analyst target price of $22, roughly where the stock is trading now.
What To Watch Now The offering is expected to settle around July 9, so the overhang could ease once the shares are placed. Investors can watch for whether Bloom Energy stock and Plug Power stock recover as the market differentiates FCEL’s dilution as a company-specific event rather than a sector-wide headwind.
For readers who like sector exposure without single-name blowup risk, a diversified clean-energy ETF such as the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) can smooth this kind of volatility. Just bear in mind that sector-focused funds in this space may carry meaningful risks. Traders chasing the recent momentum here may want to check out our Breakout Buyer’s Rulebook for a framework on managing entries in stocks that have already run.
The takeaway is that today’s move represents a repricing of dilution risk while the underlying AI power thesis that pushed these names higher remains intact. Position sizing should reflect that FuelCell Energy stock trades at 10 times sales with negative EBITDA, so risk controls are appropriate even on a bounce.
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Key Takeaways Omnicom Group expanded its AI-powered Omni platform and reported higher first-quarter 2026 core revenues.OMC added major new clients and expanded work with existing customers across multiple industries.Omnicom Group returned capital through dividends and buybacks while facing competition and liquidity risks. Shares of Omnicom Group (OMC - Free Report) have had a decent run over the past month. The stock has gained 7.6%, outperforming the industry’s 6.3% growth. The Zacks S&P 500 composite rose 1.5% during the said time frame.
OMC has a Growth Score of B, which condenses key financial metrics to reflect a fair sense of the quality and sustainability of its growth.
The company’s second-quarter 2026 earnings are expected to increase 28.8% year over year. Its 2026 and 2027 earnings are projected to rise 26.8% and 14.2%, respectively. Revenues are anticipated to grow 50.3% in 2026 and be in line in 2027.
Factors That Bode Well for OMCOmnicom Group provides a comprehensive suite of services globally across fundamental disciplines such as Media & Advertising, Precision Marketing, Public Relations, Healthcare, Branding and Retail Commerce, Experiential, and Execution and Support. The sheer breadth of its offerings caters to varied needs and captures business from a range of traditional small, medium and large players or new-age organizations. OMC reported core operations revenues of $5.6 billion during the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of $345 million compared with the combined core operations in the year-ago quarter.
OMC is enhancing its service delivery, operational efficiency and cost control through targeted internal investments. During the first quarter of 2026, the company expanded deployment of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered marketing and sales platform, Omni, across the organization, improving campaign performance, audience targeting, measurement capabilities and workflow automation. Upgraded Adobe and Amazon partnerships are boosting retail media performance, fueling faster campaign execution and strengthening customer identity via Acxiom's Real ID.
The company’s new business wins strengthen its position. During the first quarter of 2026, OMC secured multiple significant new accounts with firms such as IBM, GSK, John Deere, Little Caesars, Acadia Pharmaceuticals and Baileys. OMC also expanded relationships with major existing customers such as Clorox, Dyson, Delta, Exxon, Kroger, Merck and Unilever.
OMC consistently rewards its shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. In fiscal 2023, 2024 and 2025, the company repurchased shares worth $570.8 million, $370.7 million and $707.9 million, respectively, while paying out $562.7 million, $552.7 million and $549.6 million, respectively, in dividends. Such moves instill investor confidence in its stock and enhance shareholder value.
Risks to WatchOmnicom Group faces stiff competition from major players, such as WPP and Publicis Groupe. This competition can limit pricing power, increase operational expenses and reduce market share. As a result, the company must balance competitive pricing strategies with the need to maintain healthy profit margins.
OMC had a current ratio of 0.91 at the end of the first quarter of 2026, lower than the industry average of 0.93, due to a sharp rise in current debt. A current ratio below 1 does not bode well for investors, as it implies the company may not be able to meet short-term obligations.
Omnicom Group currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
Stocks to ConsiderA couple of better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Business Services sector are Veralto Corporation (VLTO - Free Report) and Corpay, Inc. (CPAY - Free Report) .
Veralto Corporation carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 8.4%. VLTO delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.9%, on average.
Corpay, Inc. also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 14.3%. CPAY's earnings beat estimates in three of the last four reported quarters, while matching once, with the surprise being 2%, on average.
Shares of Radian (RDN - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 11% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $38.9 in the previous session. Radian has gained 5.7% since the start of the year compared to the 6.1% gain for the Zacks Finance sector and the 4.4% return for the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on May 6, 2026, Radian reported EPS of $1.27 versus consensus estimate of $1.17.
For the current fiscal year, Radian is expected to post earnings of $5.17 per share on $2.21 in revenues. This represents a 16.18% change in EPS on a 81.01% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $5.32 per share on $2.46 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 2.84% and 11.35%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsThough Radian has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for Radian? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Radian has a Value Score of A. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are D and C, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 7.4X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 10.2X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 7.7X versus its peer group's average of 10.2X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 0.96. This is good enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective, making Radian an interesting choice for value investors.
Zacks RankWe also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Radian currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Radian meets the list of requirements. Thus, it seems as though Radian shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.
How Does RDN Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of RDN have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is TWFG, Inc. (TWFG - Free Report) . TWFG has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of D, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of C.
Earnings were strong last quarter. TWFG, Inc. beat our consensus estimate by 45.00%, and for the current fiscal year, TWFG is expected to post earnings of $1.02 per share on revenue of $298.05 million.
Shares of TWFG, Inc. have gained 26% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 25.46X and a P/CF of 22.66X.
The Insurance - Multi line industry may rank in the bottom 69% of all the industries we have in our universe, but there still looks like there are some nice tailwinds for RDN and TWFG, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
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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.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: CACI International (CACI - Free Report) Based in Reston, VA, CACI International delivers IT applications and infrastructure to improve communications and secure the integrity of information systems and networks, enhance data collection and analysis, and increase efficiency and mission effectiveness. The company’s solutions enrich defense and intelligence capabilities, assure homeland security, improve decision-making, and help customers operate smartly and proficiently.
CACI is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 15.89; value investors should take notice.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.24 to $28.26 per share. CACI boasts an average earnings surprise of +12.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, CACI should be on investors' short list.
Shares of Illumina (ILMN - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 19.8% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $196.66 in the previous session. Illumina has gained 46.2% since the start of the year compared to the 2.8% gain for the Zacks Medical sector and the 7.4% return for the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on April 30, 2026, Illumina reported EPS of $1.15 versus consensus estimate of $1.05.
For the current fiscal year, Illumina is expected to post earnings of $5.19 per share on $4.56 in revenues. This represents a 7.23% change in EPS on a 5.09% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $5.86 per share on $4.85 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 12.91% and 6.2%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsWhile Illumina has moved to its 52-week high over the past few weeks, investors need to be asking, what is next for the company? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Illumina has a Value Score of C. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 36.9X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 21.7X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 28.6X versus its peer group's average of 15.1X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 3.6. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks RankWe also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Illumina currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to a solid earnings estimate revision trend.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Illumina meets the list of requirements. Thus, it seems as though Illumina shares could have a bit more room to run in the near term.
How Does ILMN Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of ILMN have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc (KNSA - Free Report) . KNSA has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) and a Value Score of D, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of A.
Earnings were strong last quarter. Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc beat our consensus estimate by 50.00%, and for the current fiscal year, KNSA is expected to post earnings of $1.25 per share on revenue of $938.98 million.
Shares of Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc have gained 38.2% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 53.69X and a P/CF of 84.77X.
The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is in the top 45% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for ILMN and KNSA, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
Have you been paying attention to shares of SEI Investments (SEIC - Free Report) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 6.3% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $96.19 in the previous session. SEI has gained 17% since the start of the year compared to the 6.1% gain for the Zacks Finance sector and the -13.2% return for the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on April 22, 2026, SEI reported EPS of $1.44 versus consensus estimate of $1.29.
For the current fiscal year, SEI is expected to post earnings of $5.9 per share on $2.57 in revenues. This represents a 4.8% change in EPS on a 11.96% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $6.62 per share on $2.76 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 12.2% and 7.47%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsWhile SEI has moved to its 52-week high in the recent past, investors need to be asking, what is next for the company? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
SEI has a Value Score of C. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are C and A, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 16.3X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 11.8X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 14.8X versus its peer group's average of 10.1X. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks RankWe also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, SEI currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to a solid earnings estimate revision trend.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if SEI meets the list of requirements. Thus, it seems as though SEI shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.
How Does SEIC Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of SEIC have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG - Free Report) . AMG has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of C, and a Momentum Score of D.
Earnings were strong last quarter. Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. beat our consensus estimate by 1.60%, and for the current fiscal year, AMG is expected to post earnings of $34.88 per share on revenue of $2.31 billion.
Shares of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. have gained 5.1% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 10.31X and a P/CF of 10.76X.
The Financial - Investment Management industry may rank in the bottom 76% of all the industries we have in our universe, but there still looks like there are some nice tailwinds for SEIC and AMG, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
Index Dow Jones -1,46 % na 52151,34 b. S&P 500 -0,96 % na 7431,92 b. Nasdaq Composite -0,96 % na 25571,6 b.
Ve středeční seanci se americké indexy nacházejí v červených úrovních a to poté, co americký prezident Donald Trump vyjádřil pochybnosti o stavu prozatímní mírové dohody s Íránem a prohlásil, že dohoda skončila. Nálada investorů byla nejistá už před komentáři amerického prezidenta. Íránské ozbrojené síly ve středu oznámily, že zaútočily na americké vojenské objekty v Kuvajtu a Bahrajnu v odvetě na americké útoky na cíle v Íránu a rozhodnutí Washingtonu zrušit výjimku ze sankcí na íránskou ropu. Podle názoru analytikůnejnovější eskalace na Blízkém východě nutí trhy znovu zavést geopolitickou rizikovou prémii, kterou mnoho investorů již začalo odepisovat. V posledních týdnech se pozornost přesunula zpět k růstu, inflaci a politice centrální banky. Dnešní krok je připomínkou toho, že geopolitický vývoj se může rychle znovu dostat do centra pozornosti,“ řekl Andreas Lipkow, hlavní analytik trhu ve společnosti CMC Markets. Trhy se nyní soustředí na zápis z červnového zasedání Fedu o měnových politikách, které má být zveřejněno ve středu, aby získaly nový vhled do toho, jak tvůrci politik vyvažují odolnou ekonomickou aktivitu s přetrvávajícími inflačními riziky. Investoři budou hledat jakoukoli diskusi o tom, zda nedávná ekonomická data a geopolitický vývoj změnily uvažování centrální banky o načasování budoucích politických kroků.
V centru zájmu investorů je také ropa , protože znovu obnovený konflikt prudce zvyšuje ceny ropy a znovu tak vyvolal obavy, že inflace způsobená energií by mohla zkomplikovat politickou politiku Federálního rezervního systému. Podle dnešního reportu od EIA Zásoby surové ropy ke dni 3. července vzrostly o 2,998 mil. barelů, když trh předpokládal naopak pokles zásob o -1,9 mil. barelů. WTI dnes přidává cca 7% a dostává se k úrovni 75,4 USD/barel. tato situace růstu ceny černého zlata nahrává do karet akciím v těžebním sektoru a tak akcie Marathonu Petroleum ( MPC ) si připisují zisk cca 4,7% a také akcie Occidentalu Petroleum ( OXY ) se pohybují s podobným nárůstem o něco výše 5,5%. Pozadu nejsou také akcie známého těžaře APA ( APA ), které se na tržní ceně posouvají výš o cca 3,5% a ještě lépe jsou na tom akcie Baker Hughes ( BKR ), které posilují o solidních 4,5%. Daří se také akciím britské skupiny BP ( BP ), jež rostou o cca 1,7% a za zmínku stojí také akcie společnosti Transocean ( RIG ), která těží ropu z věží v oceánu a její akcie přidávají cca 4%. Za zmínku stojí také akcie dodavatele a výrobce těžní techniky Halliburtonu ( HAL ), kde akcie rostou o cca 3,5% a také akcie jeho francouzského konkurenta Schlumbergeru ( SLB ) se pohybují také v kladných se ziskem cca 1,5%.
Naopak se dnes nedaří žlutému kovu, který ztrácí -4.4% a dostává se k úrovni 4 040 USD/Troy. unci. Tato situace není příznivá pro akcie v těžebním sektoru zlata a tak akcie největšího kanadského těžaře Barrick Mining ( B ) oslabují o -4,7% a také akcie jeho amerického konkurenta Newmontu ( NEM ) se pohybují v červených se ztrátou -3,6%. Za zmínku stojí také akcie známého těžaře Eldorado Gold ( EGO ), které oslabují o více než 7,7%.
Z technologického sektoru společnost Apple ( APPL ) v rámci svého závazku zvýšit výdaje na komponenty vyráběné v USA oznámila rozšíření spolupráce s výrobcem čipů Broadcom (+4,5 %). Hodnota nového kontraktu by měla přesáhnout 30 miliard USD. Součástí partnerství bude výroba více než 15 miliard čipů v USA, což podle Applu podpoří vznik stovek pracovních míst. Firma zároveň pomůže společnosti Broadcom s modernizací výrobních kapacit v americkém státě Colorado.
Z indexu S&P 500 si dnes dobře vedou, akcie Valero Energy Corp ( VLO ) které posilují o 5,9% a hned v závěsu jsou akcie Phillips 66 ( PSK ) 5,1% a také Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) 3,3%. Naopak v červených se pohybují akcie společnosti Smurfit Westrock ( SW ) se ztrátou -7,6%, dále výrobce očkovacích vakcín akcie Moderny ( MRNA ) -7% a také Palantir Technologies ( PLTR ) -4,8%.
Index S&P 500 -0,96 % na 7431,92 b. Nejsilnější sektory S&P Změna Nejslabší sektory S&P Změna Energie +2,1 % Základní materiály -3,1 % Nezbytná spotřeba +0,3 % Zbytná spotřeba -2,1 % Utility +0 % Průmysl -1,6 % Nejsilnější akcie S&P Změna Nejslabší akcie S&P Změna Valero Energy Corp (VLO) +5,9 % Smurfit Westrock (SW) -7,6 % Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY) +5,5 % Moderna (MRNA) -7,0 % Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) +5,2 % Amcor (AMCR) -6,6 % Phillips 66 (PSX) +5,1 % DoorDash (DASH) -6,4 % Casey's General Stores (CASY) +4,5 % Builders FirstSource (BLDR) -6,3 %
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Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.
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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.
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Stock to Watch: CDW (CDW - Free Report) Headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, CDW Corporation, founded in 1984, provides discrete hardware and software products alongside integrated IT solutions that support mobility, security, data center optimization, cloud computing, virtualization and collaboration environments.
CDW is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 12.96; value investors should take notice.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.22 to $10.75 per share. CDW also boasts an average earnings surprise of +3.3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, CDW should be on investors' short list.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about IonQ, Inc. (IONQ - Free Report) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.
IonQ currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.58, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 12 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.58 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.
Of the 12 recommendations that derive the current ABR, eight are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 66.7% and 8.3% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for IONQ
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While the ABR calls for buying IonQ, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.
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.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of 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.
Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.
In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.
In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.
Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.
Is IONQ Worth Investing In?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for IonQ, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at -$1.07.
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 IonQ. 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 IonQ.
Three hundred thousand dollars sits in an awkward zone for income investors. It is too large to ignore and too small to coast on. With the 10-year Treasury recently around 4.4% and the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75%, the question is how to make this account pay without taking more risk than the income is worth.
The answer depends heavily on one decision: how much yield you are willing to chase, and what you are willing to give up to chase it.
The Three Doors A $300,000 Portfolio Opens The arithmetic is simple. Multiply the portfolio by the yield, divide by twelve, and you have a monthly paycheck. The hard part is choosing which door to walk through.
Door one: the 3% to 4% conservative tier. A blended yield of 3.5% on $300,000 produces $10,500 a year, or about $875 a month. That is the smallest check on this page, and it is also the one most likely to grow. Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) raised its quarterly dividend from $1.35 to $1.47 in 2025, and management’s 2026 adjusted diluted EPS forecast is $8.36 to $8.51. The recent yield is about 3.2%, and PMI has increased its annual dividend every year since becoming public in 2008.
Door two: the 5% to 7% moderate tier. A 6% blended yield turns $300,000 into roughly $18,000 a year, or $1,500 a month. Net-lease REITs and midstream partnerships live here. Realty Income (NYSE: O) yields about 5.2%, pays monthly, and reported 114 consecutive quarterly dividend increases in March 2026. Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) yields about 7.1% on a $0.3375 quarterly distribution, with 2026 adjusted EBITDA guided to $18.2 billion to $18.6 billion. The catch with ET is the K-1 tax form and energy-cycle exposure.
Door three: the 8% to 12% aggressive tier. A 10% blend produces $30,000 a year, or $2,500 a month. The price of admission is principal volatility. Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) declared regular monthly dividends of $0.265 for July, August, and September 2026, plus a $0.30 supplemental dividend payable in June. NAV per share was $33.46 on March 31, 2026. Stretch further into mortgage REITs or leveraged covered-call funds and you can reach 12% to 14%, but payout cuts and principal erosion become larger risks.
The Trap In Picking The Biggest Check The $2,500 monthly check is seductive next to the $875 one. The trap is treating those two numbers as static.
Realty Income’s monthly dividend has climbed to $0.271 in 2026, while Philip Morris went from $0.46 quarterly in 2008 to $1.47 today. A 3.5% yield growing 7% a year roughly doubles the income in about 10 years. A 12% yield with flat or shrinking distributions delivers more income in year one but may lose purchasing power over time. Energy Transfer cut its quarterly distribution from $0.305 to $0.1525 in 2020 before rebuilding it.
For a 60-year-old planning a 30-year retirement, the door-one paycheck does not surpass a static 10% payout quickly. A $10,500 income stream growing 7% a year overtakes a flat $30,000 payout around year 16. It takes longer if the aggressive portfolio starts at 12%. The point is not speed. It is that growth eventually matters more than the first check.
What To Do With The $300,000 Match the tier to the gap, not the wish. If Social Security and a pension already cover essentials, the conservative tier can preserve optionality. If $300,000 is the entire nest egg and you need every dollar of income now, a blended 6% to 7% portfolio may be the realistic middle. Stress-test the yield against a cut. Model each holding at a 25% distribution reduction. If the resulting income breaks your budget, the position is too large.
Compare total returns, not headline yields. A price chart alone can mislead because it leaves out dividends. Compare Realty Income, Main Street Capital, and Philip Morris over the same period with dividends included, then check how much of the return came from income versus principal growth.
The Right Door Is the One You Can Keep Open
A $300,000 portfolio will not replace a six-figure salary at any realistic yield. It can deliver a meaningful supplement, and possibly a growing one, if the yield tier fits the rest of the retirement plan. The right portfolio is not the one with the biggest first check. It is the one the investor can still live with after rate changes, dividend cuts, taxes, and market cycles.
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The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Wednesday, July 15.
Analysts expect the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company to report quarterly earnings of $4.41 per share, up from $3.85 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for PNC Financial’s quarterly revenue is $6.39 billion. It reported $5.66 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On June 25, PNC Financial Services announced plans to raise quarterly dividend from $1.70 to $2 per share.
Shares of PNC Financial rose 0.3% to close at $254.01 on Tuesday.
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