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Floor & Decor Holdings is rated a soft "Buy" due to attractive valuation, solid balance sheet, and ongoing revenue growth. FND's top-line growth is driven by store expansion, but comparable store sales remain negative, reflecting housing market weakness. Profitability is rebounding in 2026, with net income rising to $135.6 million in H1 and management is guiding for higher full-year profits.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Fluence Energy (NASDAQ: FLNC) faces a securities class action, which seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Fluence securities between November 24, 2025 and September 16, 2026.

The suit follows a stream of unexpected earnings announcements that were apparently at odds with Fluence's assurances that it was positioned to capitalize on surging demand for data centers, and which collectively wiped out roughly $3 billion of the company's market capitalization.

National shareholders rights firm Hagens Berman continues its investigation into claims that Fluence violated the federal securities laws.

The firm urges Fluence investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now. In addition, persons with knowledge who may be able to assist the investigation are invited to contact the firm's attorneys.

Class Period: Nov. 24, 2025 – Sept. 16, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Nov. 27, 2026
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Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC) Securities Class Action:

The litigation's focus is on the propriety of Fluence's assurances that it was "well positioned to capitalize on the accelerating demand for energy storage[,]" and its backlog sufficiently covered revenue expectations. The company's plan depended on successfully ramping  its "fully automated" Houston manufacturing facility's production of thermal management systems for its Gridstack ProTM battery energy storage solutions.

The complaint alleges that Fluence did not disclose important information to investors – its ability to deliver on its backlog and recognize revenue depended on new contract facilities that included incomplete and non-operational facilities. The complaint also alleges the company did not disclose that facility remediation efforts were unsuccessful.

Investors began to learn the truth through a series of partial disclosures beginning on February 4, 2026. That day, Fluence reported its Q1 2026 results included a significant year-over-year margin compression due to "additional estimated costs on two projects[]" and a significant year-over-year increase in net losses.

Then, on August 5, 2026 Fluence announced its Q3 2026 results included weaker than expected revenues, a massive year-over-year margin compression, and a net loss of $44.3 million compared to net income of $6.2 million in the same quarter last year.

The company said it "now expects that $400 million in project deliveries will be delayed into fiscal 2027 due to production issues at a new international contract facility[]" and also blamed "construction related delays that affected the completion and start-up of a new U.S. contract manufacturing facility."

Finally, on September 16, 2026 Fluence slashed its 2026 revenue guidance again (by 20%). CEO Julian Nebreda Marquez blamed the continuing "delays in the ramp up of our contract manufacturing facility in Houston." He also revealed the ramp delay was caused by having to manually weld rather than employing the automated welding process.

Each of these revelations triggered sharp declines in the price of Fluence shares. Between the first partial disclosure on February 4 and September 17, 2026 shares have fallen $21.33 (-73%).

"We're focused on when the Houston welding issue was first known to Fluence management given the facility's crucial role in onshoring," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation.

If you invested in Fluence and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm's investigation, submit your losses now »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Fluence should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Fluence Energy, Inc. ("Fluence Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FLNC) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Fluence Energy securities between November 24, 2025 and September 16, 2026 (the "Class Period").

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If you are an investor in Fluence Energy and have suffered losses, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing [email protected] or by calling (646) 315-9003.

DEADLINE REMINDER: If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court no later than November 27, 2026 for an opportunity to be lead plaintiff for the purported class. If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.

The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that the Company's ability to deliver on its backlog and recognize the revenue underlying its fiscal 2026 guidance depended on new contract manufacturing facilities, including facilities that were not completed, not operational, and/or not capable of producing at the volumes the guidance assumed and that the corrective measures the Company had implemented to address production problems at its contract manufacturers were not remediating those problems.

According to the complaint, the truth was allegedly revealed through a series of earnings announcements starting on February 4, 2026 when the Company reported first quarter 2026 financial results, including a GAAP profit margin of approximately 4.9%, a 6.5 percentage point decline year over year, due to "additional estimated costs on two projects." On this news, Fluence Energy stock fell $10.04 per share, nearly 35%, to close at $18.95 per share on February 5, 2026. Further, the complaint alleges that following the end of the Class Period disclosures, including that the Company dramatically cuts its full year adjusted EBITDA guide from negative $10 million, to negative $200 million, Fluence Energy stock fell $1.39 per share, or 15.36%, to close at $7.66 per share on September 17, 2026.

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Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

If you have any questions about this Notice, your rights, or your interests, please contact:

Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.

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U.S. Fund A Shares (without sales charge) posted a return of 4.36% in third-quarter 2026. The US Fund outperformed the S&P 500 Index in the period. Shares of Meta performed well following the strong reception of Muse, its personalized AI assistance app.

For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.

The popular research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor, giving you access to daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens.

It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.

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.

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 ScoreWhile good value is important, growth investors are more focused on a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score takes projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.

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 ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.

How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.82% 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.

The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.

Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Encompass Health (EHC - Free Report) Encompass Health Corporation is a provider of integrated healthcare services. It offers facility-based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Through its extensive network of 173 hospitals across 39 states and Puerto Rico as of Dec. 31 2025, the company delivers high-quality, cost-effective, integrated care in the healthcare space. It provides a continuum of facility-based care for its patients and their families, which will gain more prevalence as coordinated care and integrated delivery payment models, such as accountable care organizations and bundled payment arrangements.

EHC is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

Momentum investors should take note of this Medical stock. EHC has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 0.5% over the past four weeks.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $6.08 per share. EHC boasts an average earnings surprise of +6.8%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, EHC should be on investors' short list.

For those looking to find strong Basic Materials stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has Element Solutions (ESI - Free Report) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.

Element Solutions is a member of the Basic Materials sector. This group includes 294 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #13. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.

The Zacks Rank is a proven system that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions, highlighting a variety of stocks that are displaying the right characteristics to beat the market over the next one to three months. Element Solutions is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ESI's full-year earnings has moved 3.5% higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend.

Based on the most recent data, ESI has returned 32.9% so far this year. Meanwhile, stocks in the Basic Materials group have gained about 5.8% on average. This shows that Element Solutions is outperforming its peers so far this year.

One other Basic Materials stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is FUCHS SE - Unsponsored ADR (FUPBY - Free Report) . The stock is up 11.8% year-to-date.

Over the past three months, FUCHS SE - Unsponsored ADR's consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 5.6%. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Looking more specifically, Element Solutions belongs to the Chemical - Specialty industry, which includes 47 individual stocks and currently sits at #156 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 11.9% so far this year, so ESI is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns. FUCHS SE - Unsponsored ADR is also part of the same industry.

Going forward, investors interested in Basic Materials stocks should continue to pay close attention to Element Solutions and FUCHS SE - Unsponsored ADR as they could maintain their solid performance.

Choice Hotels (CHH - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 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 November 2. 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 hotel franchiser is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.26 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +7.6%.

Revenues are expected to be $454.9 million, up 1.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.17% lower 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 an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.

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. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

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 Choice Hotels?For Choice Hotels, 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 -0.22%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Choice Hotels will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. 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 Choice Hotels would post earnings of $1.97 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.02, delivering a surprise of +2.54%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two 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.

Choice Hotels 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.

Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAnother stock from the Zacks Hotels and Motels industry, Hyatt Hotels (H - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $0.68 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +326.7%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $1.77 billion, down 1% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for Hyatt Hotels has been revised 0.5% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -15.46%.

This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Hyatt Hotels will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.

Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 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 November 2. 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 chipmaker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +96.4%.

Revenues are expected to be $255.13 million, up 91.3% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.35% 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 an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.

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 Lattice?For Lattice, 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 -0.60%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Lattice will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. 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 Lattice would post earnings of $0.44 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.53, delivering a surprise of +20.45%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two 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.

Lattice 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.

An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAmong the stocks in the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, Entegris (ENTG - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.04 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +44.4%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $924.45 million, up 14.5% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for Entegris has been revised 0.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.06%.

When combined with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Entegris will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Papa John's International, Inc. ("Papa Johns" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PZZA) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Papa Johns common stock between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026 (the "Class Period").

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DEADLINE REMINDER: If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court no later than November 2, 2026 for an opportunity to be lead plaintiff for the purported class. If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.

The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period defendants disseminated materially false and misleading statements claiming that Papa Johns transformation was working to stabilize and improve the Company's growth while concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Papa Johns' transformation.

On August 6, 2026, according to the complaint, Papa Johns issued its second quarter 2026 financial results, reporting an 8.3% decrease in North American comparable sales, the suspension of its dividend, and a sharp reduction in its 2026 outlook from a 3% decline in North American comparable sales at the midpoint to a 7% annual decline. During the related conference call, CEO Todd Allan Penegor stated that "it's clear that our transformation is taking longer than expected" and "we must execute better and move faster." On this news, Papa Johns' stock price fell $5.11 or 17.18%, to close at $24.64 per share on August 6, 2026, thereby injuring investors.

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Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

If you have any questions about this Notice, your rights, or your interests, please contact:

Contacting or submitting information to Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on the part of Kaplan Fox to retain you as a client.

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Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.

Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.

One company to watch right now is The Hanover Insurance Group (THG - Free Report) . THG is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock is trading with P/E ratio of 10.86 right now. For comparison, its industry sports an average P/E of 28.38. Over the past year, THG's Forward P/E has been as high as 13.52 and as low as 10.12, with a median of 11.25.

Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. THG has a P/S ratio of 1.22. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 1.43.

These are only a few of the key metrics included in The Hanover Insurance Group's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, THG looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.

Key Takeaways Avery Dennison is expected to report Q3 revenues of $2.30B, up 4% y/y, with EPS falling 3%.Materials Group revenues are projected to rise, led by productivity gains and pricing actions.Solutions Group faces softer auto demand, while inventory destocking and rising costs may pressure results. Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results before the opening bell on Oct. 29, 2026.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVY’s third-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.30 billion, indicating a 4% rise from the year-ago reported figure.

The consensus estimate for AVY’s earnings has moved down in the past 60 days. The consensus estimate is pegged at $2.30 per share, indicating a year-over-year dip of 3%.

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AVY’s Earnings Surprise HistoryAvery Dennison’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 5.9%.

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What the Zacks Model Unveils for Avery DennisonOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for AVY this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here, as you can see below.

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Earnings ESP: Avery Dennison has an Earnings ESP of -0.53%.

Zacks Rank: AVY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.

Factors Likely to Have Shaped AVY’s Q3 PerformanceAvery Dennison’s Materials Group segment continues to gain from productivity improvement and modest volume. Our model predicts the Materials Group segment’s revenues to rise 6.2% year over year in the quarter to $1.61 billion. The upside will be driven by growth in base business and high-value categories led by specialty labels, as well as contributions from productivity initiatives and pricing actions. Our estimate for the Materials Group segment’s adjusted operating profit is pinned at $235.5 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 2.3%.

High-value categories and productivity are expected to have aided the Solutions Group segment's growth. However, the segment is facing softer auto end-market demand and customer order timing in some higher-value platforms. Our model predicts the Solutions Group segment’s revenues to be $692 million, indicating a dip of 1% from the prior-year quarter’s actual. Our estimate for the segment’s operating profit is pinned at $72 million, implying an increase of 3.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

AVY expects much of the customer inventory stocking recorded in the first half to unwind during the second half, with most destocking anticipated in the third quarter. The company consequently expects a greater-than-historical sequential earnings decline for that period. 

Rising input costs are expected to have impacted the company’s margins. The impacts are anticipated to have been offset by AVY’s productivity improvement and cost-saving actions.

Avery Dennison Stock’s Price PerformanceAVY shares have inched up 0.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 7.3%.

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Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are some companies with the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming releases.  

Eaton Corporation plc (ETN - Free Report) , slated to release third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 3, has an Earnings ESP of +0.45% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eaton’s third-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.53 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 15%. ETN has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 1.3%.

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR - Free Report) , slated to release fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Nov. 4, has an Earnings ESP of +0.40% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Emerson Electric’s fourth-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $1.84 per share, implying a year-over-year rise of 13%. EMR has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 1.3%.

Deere & Company (DE - Free Report) , slated to release fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Nov. 25, has an Earnings ESP of +1.86% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Deere’s fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $4.07 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 3.6%. DE has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 11.1%.

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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 A proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings outlook, to help investors create a successful portfolio.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +23.82% 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.

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You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.

As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.

For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: F.N.B. (FNB - Free Report) F.N.B. Corporation, based in Pittsburgh, PA, is a financial holding company that provides a variety of banking and financial services through its subsidiaries, with its largest being First National Bank of Pennsylvania, established in 1864.

FNB 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 10.75; value investors should take notice.

For fiscal 2026, one analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.00 to $1.69 per share. FNB boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.5%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, FNB should be on investors' short list.

3 Contrarian Trades for a Market That Looks Too HotEQT NYSE: EQT announced an agreement to acquire Range Resources in an all-stock transaction that the companies said would create a larger integrated natural gas producer with expanded Appalachian Basin inventory, infrastructure access and marketing capabilities.

Under the agreement, Range shareholders will receive 0.987 shares of EQT common stock for each Range share they own. EQT said existing EQT shareholders are expected to own approximately 73% of the combined company at closing, while Range shareholders would own about 27%. The pro forma enterprise value of the combined company is expected to exceed $50 billion.

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3 Stocks Standing Out and 2 Losing Momentum as the Tech Rally CracksToby Rice, EQT’s president and chief executive officer, said the deal combines adjacent resource positions in southwest and northeast Pennsylvania and comes as the company sees a significant future increase in regional natural gas demand from power generation and pipeline development.

“This transaction comes at a pivotal moment for America’s economy,” Rice said, citing the growth of modern industry and energy demand in Appalachia. He said EQT sees an opportunity to serve new demand with a larger, lower-cost production platform and long-duration supply resources.

Scale, inventory and demand opportunities 3 Energy Stocks to Buy as AI Power Demand Surges—and 2 to AvoidEQT said the combined company would have more than 30 years of drilling inventory, supported by EQT’s integrated infrastructure, commodities marketing platform and investment-grade balance sheet. The company forecast a pro forma unlevered free cash flow breakeven below $2 per MMBtu.

Rice said EQT’s productive capacity could exceed 12 billion cubic feet per day, while Range has stated it could potentially sustain production capacity of about 5 Bcf per day. Combined, he said, the companies could have approximately 17 Bcf per day of productive capacity as they pursue an addressable demand opportunity that EQT has raised to 25 Bcf per day in Appalachia.

The companies highlighted Range’s proximity to the Clarington, Ohio, delivery area, where EQT expects new power-generation projects and pipeline takeaway capacity to emerge. EQT said its POWER pipe project is in an open-season process and has received strong interest, though it did not provide further details.

Jeremy Knop, EQT’s chief financial officer, said the combined portfolio would include about 3 Bcf per day of in-basin production that could be directed toward premium long-term supply agreements. EQT also expects to retain nearly 1 Bcf per day of international market exposure through its existing LNG contracts.

Synergies and financial targets EQT identified $325 million of annual base synergies, primarily from corporate and organizational efficiencies and operating savings. Knop said the company expects most of those synergies to appear in operating expenses rather than capital expenditures.

The company also identified more than $300 million of potential additional long-term annual upside from midstream system optimization, gas, LNG and LPG marketing, premium supply arrangements and partnerships intended to accelerate development tied to long-term demand growth.

Pro forma unlevered free cash flow breakeven forecast below $2 per MMBtu. Nearly $14 billion in projected five-year cumulative pro forma free cash flow at $2.75 per MMBtu natural gas. More than $38 billion in projected five-year cumulative pro forma free cash flow under a $5 per MMBtu scenario. A maximum net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA target of 1x at a $2.75 NYMEX natural gas price. Knop said EQT expects the all-equity structure to strengthen its balance sheet and help support a goal of reaching BBB or equivalent ratings from all agencies by early 2027. The company said it plans to continue disciplined investment, build cash, repurchase shares opportunistically and grow its base dividend sustainably.

Rice said the transaction accelerates EQT’s deleveraging progress and could increase its capacity for share repurchases. He added that EQT’s overall capital-allocation framework and focus on sustainable, demand-linked growth would remain unchanged.

Operations and integration The companies said Range will continue executing its existing 2027 development plan following the announcement. Dennis Degner, Range’s president and chief executive officer, said Range is on track to complete the second year of its multiyear growth plan in 2026 and is refining its approach for 2027.

Rice said EQT does not anticipate major scheduling changes during the first 12 months after the transaction. Over time, management expects to assess opportunities to improve field-level development sequencing, gathering-system utilization, compression and downstream marketing.

Range’s liquids production was described as an added source of durability and diversification rather than the central strategic rationale for the transaction. Knop said the principal objective is to expand the natural gas business and capture anticipated demand growth, while the liquids portfolio could provide additional marketing and infrastructure optimization opportunities.

Degner said Range’s board concluded that a combination with EQT offered the best opportunity to accelerate shareholder value creation through greater scale, infrastructure access and market reach. He said Range shareholders would receive a premium through the exchange ratio while retaining equity participation in the combined company.

“We were also comfortable in the go-it-alone case because of the inventory and the duration that we had,” Degner said. “As you started to really look at this combination, it presented a force multiplier type moment for our organizations.”

About EQT (NYSE:EQT)EQT Corporation is a natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company develops and operates unconventional oil and gas properties, with a primary focus on natural gas and natural gas liquids produced from shale formations.

EQT's operations are concentrated in the Appalachian Basin, particularly the Marcellus and Utica shale formations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Its activities include drilling, completion, production and management of natural gas wells, along with related gathering and infrastructure operations that support the transportation of its products to market.

The company traces its roots to Equitable Gas, founded in 1878, and has evolved through multiple stages of expansion and restructuring in the U.S.

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Multi-Discipline Champion Joins RZR Factory Racing, Featuring King of the Hammers and Select U.S. Off-Road Races

, /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris and RZR Factory Racing today announced a multi-year agreement with championship-winning off-road racer Kyle Chaney, adding one of the sport's most versatile competitors to the team's driver lineup. Chaney will pilot a Polaris RZR Pro R Factory at King of the Hammers and select premier U.S. off-road races.

Kyle Chaney

The addition of Chaney further strengthens an already formidable roster, positioning RZR Factory Racing to build on its success and raise the bar even higher. The team has firmly established itself as a dominant force in North American desert racing, capturing three consecutive UTV Open championships in the SCORE World Desert Championship in Baja while claiming victories at the sport's most prestigious events, including the Baja 1000, Baja 500, Baja 400, San Felipe 250, Mint 400, King of the Hammers and Vegas to Reno. This remarkable run of success has solidified Polaris RZR Factory Racing's reputation as the most dominant team in off-road racing.

"Kyle is a decorated off-road racer and his relentless desire to win makes him an incredible addition to RZR Factory Racing," said Alex Scheuerell, Polaris' Director of Off-Road Motorsports. "Our factory racing program has always been about pushing the limits of what's possible with the RZR Pro R Factory, and Kyle shares the same mentality. This is a long-term commitment that extends beyond adding another great driver. Kyle's experience across so many forms of racing will be invaluable to our team moving forward." 

Chaney's championship résumé includes two GNCC championships, three short-course championships and four-consecutive UTV King of the Hammers victories. In 2025, he added an overall King of the Hammers Race of Kings victory, becoming the first driver to win the premier 4400 Unlimited race in a UTV-based vehicle.

"I'm incredibly excited to join Polaris and RZR Factory Racing," said Chaney. "I've competed against them for years, so I know the level they operate and the drive they have to compete and win each and every race. When the opportunity presented itself, it was a no-brainer to be a part of the program they're building."  

This marks the beginning of a new chapter, allowing Polaris and Chaney to pursue marquee victories across different terrain and racing environments. Additional details of his race schedule will be announced at a later date.

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About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has been defining and redefining outdoor adventure since 1954. Polaris delivers industry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military, quadricycles, and commercial transportation vehicles, along with an expansive portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Its lineup includes some of the most iconic brands in powersports including the RANGER, RZR, Polaris XPEDITION, Bennington pontoons, Slingshot, and more. Headquartered in Minnesota and serving customers in nearly 100 countries, Polaris continues to set the standard for performance, quality, and unmatched service. Explore more at www.polaris.com.

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SoFi Technologies, Inc. SOFI, a digital financial services company, is slated to release third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 27, before market open. SOFI did not issue specific third-quarter guidance.

Key Takeaways JCI's Q4 earnings and revenues are expected to grow 25.4% and 8.1%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis.Strong HVAC demand in data centers and services growth are likely to boost JCI's Americas segment revenues.JCI's Earnings ESP of 1.55% signals a potential earnings beat, though rising costs may weigh on margins. Johnson Controls International plc (JCI - Free Report) is scheduled to release fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended September 2026) financial numbers on Oct. 27, before market open.

The company’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters. The average surprise was 6.2%. In the last reported quarter, its earnings of $1.42 per share beat the consensus estimate of $1.32 by 7.6%.

The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $6.97 billion, indicating an increase of 8.1% from the year-ago quarter’s figure. The consensus estimate for adjusted earnings is pinned at $1.58 per share, indicating an increase of 25.4% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.

Key Factors and Estimates to Note Ahead of JCI’s Earnings ReleaseThe Americas segment is expected to have performed well, supported by solid demand for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) platforms in data centers and strength in services businesses in the fiscal fourth quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment’s revenues is pegged at $4.88 billion, indicating a 12.7% increase from the year-ago figure.

The Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) segment is expected to have benefited from strength in products and systems businesses. However, disruptions caused by the Middle East conflicts and lower non-recurring services volumes are likely to have affected the segment’s performance. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment’s revenues is pegged at $1.24 billion, indicating a 7.6% decrease from the year-ago figure.

Persistent strength in the applied HVAC business, driven by growth in data center applications, is expected to augment the Asia Pacific segment’s results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the segment’s revenues is pegged at $858 million, indicating a 10% increase from the year-ago figure.

Investments in digital offerings, like the OpenBlue platform that plays an integral part in meeting customer needs, are expected to augment its results.

Despite the positives, rising cost of sales poses a threat to Johnson Controls’ bottom line. High organizational realignment and transaction/separation costs are expected to have pushed up its overall expenses, which are likely to have impacted its margins in the fiscal fourth quarter.

Earnings WhispersOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for JCI this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is the case here, as elaborated below.

Earnings ESP: JCI has an Earnings ESP of +1.55% as the Most Accurate Estimate is pegged at $1.60 per share, which is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.58. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Zacks Rank: JCI currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Other Stocks to ConsiderHere are some companies, which according to our model, also have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings in this reporting cycle.

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.40% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company is scheduled to release fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Nov. 4.

Emerson’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate twice and matched on the other two occasions of the preceding four quarters, the average surprise being 1.3%.

Constellium (CSTM - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +14.50% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company is slated to release second-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 28.

Constellium’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 83.3%.

Kennametal Inc. (KMT - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.50% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. The company is slated to release first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Nov. 4.

Kennametal’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 29.3%.

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 21, 2026. Investors who sold shares of Skechers Class A common stock from April 24, 2025 through September 12, 2025, including those who sold shares in the Take-Private acquisition (the "Take-Private Acquisition") of Skechers by 3G Capital Partners L.P. and its affiliates on September 12, 2025. may be eligible to recover losses.

, /PRNewswire/ -- This lawsuit has been filed against Skechers U.S.A., Inc. ("Skechers" or the "Company") and certain of its officers and directors (collectively, the "Skechers Defendants"), as well as 3G Capital Partners L.P., Greenhill & Co., LLC and related defendants (collectively, "Defendants"), as well as 3G Capital Partners L.P., Greenhill & Co., LLC and related defendants (collectively, "Defendants")on behalf of a class (the "Class") consisting of all persons or entities that sold shares of Skechers Class A common stock from April 24, 2025 through September 12, 2025, including those who sold shares in the Take-Private acquisition (the "Take-Private Acquisition") of Skechers by 3G Capital Partners L.P. and its affiliates on September 12, 2025. Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/cases/skechers-usa-inc-skx-class-action-lawsuit.

Skechers Case Details

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and omitted material facts concerning Skechers' Take-Private Acquisition in the April 24, 2025 Information Statement and related public reports. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that the Skechers Defendants:

falsely represented that the acquisition and the $63 per share consideration were fair;made misleading statements about the mixed merger consideration and the impact of U.S. and China tariffs on the Company; andmisled investors about strategic alternatives and efforts to explore those alternatives.The Complaint further alleges that certain Defendants, including 3G Capital and Greenhill, engaged in a scheme to deceive Skechers shareholders.

What's Next for Skechers Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/cases/skechers-usa-inc-skx-class-action-lawsuit or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Skechers you have until December 21, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

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We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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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?

Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Sterling Infrastructure (STRL - Free Report) .

Sterling Infrastructure currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.20, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 10 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.20 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.

Of the 10 recommendations that derive the current ABR, nine are Strong Buy, representing 90% of all recommendations.

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The ABR suggests buying Sterling Infrastructure, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.

Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.

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 ABRAlthough both Zacks Rank and ABR are displayed in a range of 1--5, they are different measures altogether.

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.

Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.

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 STRL a Good Investment?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Sterling Infrastructure, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 0% over the past month to $20.02.

Analysts' 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 for the stock to soar 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 #2 (Buy) for Sterling Infrastructure. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Therefore, the Buy-equivalent ABR for Sterling Infrastructure may serve as a useful guide for investors.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Derek Herbert has joined Houlihan Lokey's Equity Capital Solutions platform as a Managing Director, based in New York. He will focus on Direct Equity.

A 16% yield sounds like a retirement dream until you look at what is quietly happening to the principal underneath it. Five popular income stocks are flashing warning signs that most investors only notice after the cut.

Mortgage REIT AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC) now yields about 16.2%, even though its tangible book value per share fell 16.9% in a single quarter. A high yield only matters when the payout is sustainable. Jim Cramer summed up the risk on Mad Money: “Often, super high yields are a signal that the payout simply can’t be maintained.”

Quick test for sustainability: check the payout ratio (the share of profit paid out as dividends), check free cash flow (the cash left over after running and maintaining the business), and check whether debt is quietly covering the gap.

AGNC Investment (AGNC): A 16% Yield Running on a Shrinking Book AGNC pays $0.12 every month, or $1.44 a year, and has held that rate since 2020. For monthly income seekers, that yield is hard to ignore.

For a mortgage REIT, spread income and book value matter more than EPS payout ratios. In the third quarter, net spread and dollar roll income came in at $0.37 per share against $0.36 in dividends declared, so coverage was nearly gone. The comprehensive loss reached $1.28 per share, tangible book value fell to $7.13, and the net interest spread narrowed to 1.86% from 2.00%. Leverage rose to 7.9 times tangible equity. AGNC also sold $992 million of new stock. Shares are down 9% over the past month, and AGNC has cut its payout from $0.22 to the current level over several steps. Our deep dive on AGNC’s monthly dividend covers the mechanics in more detail.

Management says the dividend remains “well-aligned with the economics of our business,” and its hedge ratio is 97%. For the payout to hold, rate volatility has to calm down.

Newell Brands (NWL): A Cut Dividend Still Looks Exposed Newell Brands (NASDAQ:NWL | NWL Price Prediction) pays $0.07 a quarter, for a yield of about 5.2%. That payout was already cut from $0.23 in 2023. A big reason the yield is high: the stock has fallen 69.72% over five years.

Trailing diluted EPS is -$0.53, which means the dividend is paid out of a GAAP loss. Gross debt is about $5.0 billion, much larger than the market cap of about $2.32 billion, and interest expense hit $87 million in the second quarter alone. First-quarter operating cash flow was -$233 million. The strong second-quarter EPS of $0.42 included about $0.21 per share from tariff refunds, which management says won’t recur in 2027.

Management guides to about $400 million in operating cash flow and $200 million in capex. That leaves around $200 million against a dividend that costs about $119 million a year. That math assumes the company takes in substantially all of its tariff recovery.

Carter’s (CRI): A Yield Inflated by Years of Price Damage Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) pays $0.25 a quarter, a yield of about 3.1%. The headline yield is modest, but the stock is down 61.92% over five years. The dividend was also cut from $0.80 in 2025.

Management guides fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS down from $3.47, with a high-single-digit to low-double-digit decline, and higher refinancing costs alone take out about $0.30 per share. Second-quarter adjusted EPS was $0.26, just above the $0.25 quarterly payout. Fiscal 2025 free cash flow fell 71.71%, and the company has gone through two CEO departures in recent quarters.

Cash exceeded $650 million, and the CFO says “to maintain more liquidity in this environment is absolutely the prudent thing to do.”

Altria (MO): Rising Payouts on a Shrinking Base Altria (NYSE:MO) just raised its quarterly dividend to $1.11 from $1.06, for a yield of about 6.0%. The shares are up 35.06% year to date, so dividend growth drives this yield.

The forward payout uses about 93% of trailing diluted EPS of $4.75, and about 79% of the low end of adjusted guidance. Shareholders’ equity is negative at -$2.618 billion, which means debt-funded payouts over the years have left liabilities larger than assets. Domestic cigarette shipments fell 3.2%, oral tobacco volume dropped 8.5%, and second-quarter net income declined 3.36%.

2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.61 to $5.72 still covers the dividend, and pricing power has offset volume losses so far.

Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI): Covered for Now, with Tenant Risk Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE:OHI) raised its dividend to $0.68, the first increase since the payout settled at $0.67 in 2020. That puts the yield near 5.8%.

The right measure here is adjusted funds from operations (AFFO). At the center of 2026 AFFO guidance of $3.22 to $3.26, the dividend takes about 84%, so it is covered. The concern is tenant concentration. Genesis Healthcare is still in Chapter 11 with $148.5 million in loans outstanding; the Ciena Laurels portfolio covers its rent at only 0.87x, and cash fell 94.68% to $39 million. Medicaid reimbursement risk and the CEO’s planned retirement add uncertainty.

Portfolio rent coverage improved to 1.65x from 1.55x. If one large tenant fails, the buffer gets smaller.

Protect the Income Before Chasing It When a dividend gets cut, the stock usually falls too, so investors lose income and capital together. We counted seven warning signs that a big yield is about to be cut in a free dividend trap guide, and most of the names above check more than one box. For more names under pressure, see our earlier list of dividend stocks with huge yields and bigger warning signs. On each of these five, keep an eye on coverage, cash flow, and debt every quarter. A high yield alone is never a reason to buy.

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Vitesse Energy (VTS - Free Report) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, VTS broke through the 200-day moving average, which suggests a long-term bullish trend.

A useful tool for traders and analysts, the 200-day simple moving average helps determine long-term market trends for stocks, commodities, indexes, and other financial instruments. It moves higher or lower in conjunction with longer-term price performance, and serves as a support or resistance level.

VTS could be on the verge of another rally after moving 9% higher over the last four weeks. Plus, the company is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock.

Looking at VTS's earnings estimate revisions, investors will be even more convinced of the bullish uptrend. There have been 1 higher compared to none lower for the current fiscal year, and the consensus estimate has moved up as well.

Investors should think about putting VTS on their watchlist given the ultra-important technical indicator and positive move in earnings estimate revisions.

Jack Henry recognized for building trust among employees, clients, and investors

, /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry® (Nasdaq: JKHY) has been named to Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America 2027 list, ranking No. 113 among U.S. public companies with more than 5,000 employees.

Partnering with research companies Glassdoor, HundredX, and Dun and Bradstreet, Forbes evaluated data across four categories – employee trust, customer trust, investor trust, and creditor trust to compile the list. Overall, more than 50 metrics were analyzed.

"Being named one of America's most trusted companies by Forbes is a meaningful honor," said Jack Henry President and CEO Greg Adelson. "Trust is earned through consistent actions, and we work every day to uphold the values that have guided our company for the last 50 years. By prioritizing openness, ethical business practices, and strong partnerships, we cultivate an environment where our associates can thrive and deliver long-term value for our clients and shareholders."

Forbes' methodology for the ranking involved assessing public companies headquartered in the U.S. with over 5,000 employees. Out of more than 2,000 companies analyzed, the top 300 were selected for the list. More details on the methodology can be found here.

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.®
Jack Henry® (Nasdaq: JKHY) is a well-rounded financial technology company that strengthens connections between financial institutions and the people and businesses they serve. We are an S&P 500 company that prioritizes openness, collaboration, and user centricity – offering banks and credit unions a vibrant ecosystem of internally developed modern capabilities as well as the ability to integrate with leading fintechs. For 50 years, Jack Henry has provided technology solutions to enable clients to innovate faster, strategically differentiate, and successfully compete while serving the evolving needs of their accountholders. We empower more than 7,200 clients with people-inspired innovation, personal service, and insight-driven solutions that help reduce the barriers to financial health. Additional information is available at jackhenry.com.

Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors." Any forward-looking statement made in this news release speaks only as of the date of the news release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Key Takeaways Knight-Swift's Q3 EPS surged 159.4% to 83 cents, while revenues rose 14.2% to $2.20B, beating estimates.Truckload adjusted operating income soared 202.3%,led by stronger pricing & improved network efficiency.KNX projects Q4 EPS of 78-84 cents, with truckload revenues expected to grow at a low-double-digit rate.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX - Free Report) reported impressive third-quarter 2026 results, wherein both earnings and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Stronger truckload pricing and improved network efficiency supported earnings growth.

However, the better-than-expected results failed to impress the market, as the stock has declined 3.1% since its earnings release on Oct. 21.

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Adjusted earnings of 83 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 75 cents by 10.7% and surged 159.4% year over year. Total revenues of $2.20 billion surpassed the consensus estimate of $2.14 billion by 2.9% and increased 14.2% year over year. Truckload revenue per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions, increased 9.7%.

KNX's Consolidated Profitability ImprovesRevenues, excluding truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) fuel surcharge, increased 7.7% year over year to $1.85 billion. Operating income surged 255.1% to $178.71 million, while adjusted operating income advanced 87.4% to $198.55 million.

The consolidated operating ratio (operating expenses as a percentage of revenues) improved 550 basis points to 91.9%. The adjusted operating ratio improved 450 basis points to 89.3%, reflecting pricing and network efficiency gains. Adjusted net income increased 164.9% to $135.87 million.

Knight-Swift's Truckload Margins ExpandTruckload total revenues increased 14% year over year to $1.41 billion. Revenues, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions, rose 6.5% to $1.15 billion, despite a 3% decline in loaded miles.

Adjusted operating income surged 202.3% to $124.63 million. The adjusted operating ratio improved 700 basis points to 89.2%, benefiting from stronger pricing, improved loaded miles per tractor and a 170-basis-point reduction in empty miles.

Average revenue per tractor increased 10.9% to $56,419, while average tractor count declined 4% to 20,470. Revenues per total mile, excluding fuel surcharge, increased 12.2%, outpacing the 3.8% rise in adjusted cost per mile.

U.S. Xpress continued improving profitability, with its over-the-road division achieving a mid-90s adjusted operating ratio.

KNX's LTL Revenues Rise, Margins Face PressureLTL total revenues increased 10.1% year over year to $434.52 million. Revenues, excluding fuel surcharge, edged up 0.4% to $341.70 million, supported by a 4% increase in revenue per shipment, partially offset by a 1.4% decline in daily shipments.

Daily tonnage increased 3.3%, while weight per shipment and length of haul rose 4.8% and 6.2%, respectively, reflecting improvements in freight mix.

Adjusted operating income declined 8.4% to $29.37 million, primarily owing to lower gains on asset sales. The adjusted operating ratio deteriorated 80 basis points to 91.4%.

Knight-Swift's Logistics and Intermodal PerformanceLogistics revenues declined 1% year over year to $138.97 million. Revenue per load jumped 46.7%, offset by a 32.6% decline in load count. Adjusted operating income grew 19.6% to $9.57 million, while the adjusted operating ratio improved 120 basis points to 93.1%.

Logistics gross margin expanded 110 basis points year over year and 350 basis points sequentially to 18.9%, benefiting from contractual pricing improvements and easing capacity costs.

Intermodal revenues climbed 30.6% to $122.88 million, supported by a 13.3% increase in load count and a 15.2% rise in revenue per load.

The segment generated adjusted operating income of $2.76 million compared with $0.16 million a year ago. Its adjusted operating ratio improved 200 basis points to 97.8%.

KNX's Other Businesses Deliver Strong GrowthAll Other Segments' revenues increased 41.8% year over year to $126 million, driven by growth in warehousing and independent contractor support services.

Operating income rose 68.4% to $19.50 million. The improvement reflected revenue growth and a more favorable comparison with the prior-year loss contingency, partially offset by accounts receivable securitization costs.

Knight-Swift's Liquidity and Cash Flow ImproveKnight-Swift exited September with $1.7 billion in unrestricted cash and available liquidity. Net debt stood at $2.1 billion, while stockholders' equity totaled $7.1 billion.

Operating cash flow for the first nine months of 2026 increased to $799.88 million from $543.43 million a year ago. Free cash flow reached $373.2 million after net capital expenditures of $426.7 million.

KNX's Fourth-Quarter Outlook Signals GrowthFor fourth-quarter 2026, KNX expects adjusted earnings of 78-84 cents per share. Truckload revenues, excluding fuel surcharge, are projected to increase by a low-double-digit percentage, with the adjusted operating ratio improving 650-750 basis points year over year.

LTL revenues, excluding fuel surcharge, are expected to grow by a high-single-digit to low-double-digit percentage. Intermodal revenues are projected to increase 25-30%, while Logistics revenues are expected to remain flat.

Management narrowed its full-year 2026 net cash capital expenditure forecast to $600-$625 million from $600-$650 million.

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

Q3 Performance of Other Transportation CompaniesAlaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 36 cents per share, excluding certain tax impacts, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 35 cents by 2.9%. The company had reported adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share a year earlier. Higher fuel expenses weighed on profitability despite strong revenue momentum.

Operating revenues increased 14.4% year over year to $4.30 billion but missed the consensus mark of $4.31 billion marginally by 0.1%.

Wabtec Corporation (WAB - Free Report) reported mixed third-quarter 2026 results, wherein earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but revenues missed the same.

Quarterly earnings (excluding 41 cents from non-recurring items) of $2.83 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.72 by 4.04% and increased 22% year over year. Revenues climbed 8.1% year over year to $3.12 billion but missed the consensus mark of $3.18 billion by 2%. The 12-month backlog increased 8.8% to $8.99 billion.

ZBRA's revenue growth accelerated across end markets and geographies, while margins and earnings exceeded expectations. CRL's results reflected improving demand across biopharma and biotechnology customers. Bio-Rad's shares also benefited from the announcement of a broad restructuring program designed to streamline operations and enhance profitability.

MAA heads into Q3 2026 earnings with stronger leasing trends and easing supply pressures, but rising interest expenses and rent recovery concerns persist.