All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.
Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.
Based in New York, Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH - Free Report) is in the Finance sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of 10.7%. Currently paying a dividend of $0.30 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 2.27%. In comparison, the Insurance - Multi line industry's yield is 1.77%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.33%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $1.20 is up 14.3% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Equitable Holdings, Inc. has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 9.67%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Equitable Holdings's current payout ratio is 18%, meaning it paid out 18% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Earnings growth looks solid for EQH for this fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $7.17 per share, with earnings expected to increase 15.46% from the year ago period.
From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.
High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. Income investors must be conscious of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, EQH is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors interested in stocks from the Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products sector have probably already heard of Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Voya Financial (VOYA - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower 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 management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis retirement, investment and insurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.61 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +6.5%.
Revenues are expected to be $357.31 million, down 3.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.17% 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. 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 Voya?For Voya, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.66%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Voya will most likely 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 Voya would post earnings of $1.88 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.51, delivering a surprise of -19.68%.
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.
Voya appears 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.
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For those looking to find strong Aerospace stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. ATI (ATI - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
ATI is a member of the Aerospace sector. This group includes 81 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #4. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.
The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. ATI is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATI's full-year earnings has moved 14.3% higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend.
Based on the latest available data, ATI has gained about 36.7% so far this year. At the same time, Aerospace stocks have lost an average of 13.7%. This shows that ATI is outperforming its peers so far this year.
RTX (RTX - Free Report) is another Aerospace stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 4.2%.
For RTX, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 5.3% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking more specifically, ATI belongs to the Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, a group that includes 38 individual stocks and currently sits at #71 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have lost about 12.8% so far this year, so ATI is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.
On the other hand, RTX belongs to the Aerospace - Defense industry. This 42-stock industry is currently ranked #99. The industry has moved -14.1% year to date.
Going forward, investors interested in Aerospace stocks should continue to pay close attention to ATI and RTX as they could maintain their solid performance.
Key Takeaways Builders FirstSource to report Q3 2026 results on Oct. 29, with the consensus EPS of $1.13, down 39.9% Y/Y.BLDR's Q3 sales are projected at $3.79 billion, down 3.8%, amid weak housing demand and competitive pricing.Acquisitions may support sales, but weaker volumes, pricing and higher fuel costs threaten Q3 profit margins. Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR - Free Report) is slated to report third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29, before market open.
In the last reported quarter, the company’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.3%, and net sales lagged the same by 1.2%. On a year-over-year basis, both the top and bottom lines tumbled 8.8% and 50.8%, respectively.
BLDR’s earnings topped the consensus mark in one of the trailing four quarters and missed on one remaining occasion, the average surprise being negative 10.7%.
Trend in Estimate Revision of BLDRThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Builders FirstSource’s third-quarter EPS has moved south to $1.13 from $1.16 in the past 30 days. The estimated figure indicates a 39.9% year-over-year decline from EPS of $1.88 reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for net sales is pegged at $3.79 billion, indicating a decline of 3.8% from $3.94 billion reported in the year-ago quarter.
Factors Likely to Shape BLDR’s Quarterly ResultsNet Sales
Builders FirstSource’s third-quarter revenues are likely to have been pressured by persistent housing affordability challenges, elevated interest rates and subdued residential construction activity. Weak demand across single-family and multifamily markets, coupled with competitive pricing and commodity-price volatility, is expected to have weighed on the top line. However, the company’s focus on value-added products, integrated building solutions and strategic acquisitions is likely to have partly cushioned these headwinds in the to-be-reported quarter.
Value-added products, which accounted for approximately 46% of second-quarter 2026 sales, are likely to have remained pressured by weak single-family construction activity, lower manufactured product volumes and reduced structural content per home. Specialty Building Products & Services, representing about 27% of sales, may have benefited from the company’s diversified offerings and established customer relationships. However, lower product pricing and volumes are expected to have constrained growth. Lumber and lumber sheet goods, accounting for approximately 27% of sales, are likely to have benefited from product bundling and relative market-share resilience, although commodity-price volatility and competitive pricing may have limited revenue contributions.
Nonetheless, Builders FirstSource’s focus on value-added products and integrated building solutions is likely to have supported its competitive position. Its diversified product portfolio, installation services and bundled offerings are expected to have aided customer engagement amid the growing shift toward build-to-order homes.
Acquisitions are also likely to have supported third-quarter revenues. During the first half of 2026, the company acquired Premium Building Components and Precision Design & Trim, expanding its manufacturing and installation capabilities. With 42 acquisitions representing approximately $2.3 billion in annual sales since 2021, management expects recent acquisitions to contribute about 1% to full-year sales growth, partly offsetting weakness in the core business.
Margins
On the margin front, weaker sales volumes, unfavorable product pricing and reduced operating leverage are expected to have weighed on profitability. Elevated freight and fuel expenses are also likely to have pressured margins. Management anticipates approximately $100 million in full-year fuel-related cost pressures, with only partial recovery through surcharges and customer pricing. Although cost-saving initiatives are expected to have provided some relief, persistent demand weakness and higher operating expenses may have constrained margin recovery.
Management expects third-quarter net sales between $3.6 billion and $3.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $275 million to $325 million, reflecting continued housing market challenges and a cautious near-term outlook.
What the Zacks Model Predicts for BLDROur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Builders FirstSource 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. Unfortunately, this is not the case here, as you will see below.
BLDR’s Earnings ESP: BLDR has an Earnings ESP of -0.35%. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank of BLDR: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Stocks With the Favorable CombinationHere are some companies in the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector, which, per our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in the respective quarters to be reported.
Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +4.26% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
In the to-be-reported quarter, Sweetgreen’s earnings are expected to register a 3.7% year-over-year decline. SG’s earnings lagged estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average miss being 43%.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.26% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
Restaurant Brands’ earnings for the to-be-reported quarter are expected to increase 4.9%. QSR reported better-than-expected earnings in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 3.8%.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.08% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
In the to-be-reported quarter, LOCO’s earnings are expected to decrease 11.1%. El Pollo Loco's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.8%.
Corebridge Financial (CRBG - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower 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 management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis financial services company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +27.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $4.78 billion, down 15.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.27% 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. 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 Corebridge?For Corebridge, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Corebridge 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 Corebridge would post earnings of $1.08 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.12, delivering a surprise of +3.70%.
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.
Corebridge 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 Insurance - Multi line industry, Hamilton Insurance (HG - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $0.67 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -49.2%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $705.83 million, up 5.7% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Hamilton Insurance has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. However, an equal Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Hamilton Insurance will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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SAN MATEO, Calif. and RESTON, Va., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced that Freshworks has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) ‘In-Process’ status for Class C (Moderate) certification for its Freshservice platform.
“Achieving FedRAMP ‘In-Process’ Authorization is a significant milestone for Freshworks,” said Matt Sorenson, Head of Channels & Alliances for North America at Freshworks. “It demonstrates our commitment to meeting the rigorous security and compliance requirements of the Public Sector while bringing the power of AI-powered service management to Government organizations. Through our partnership with Carahsoft, we can build on this momentum by leveraging its expertise and established relationships across the Government IT marketplace, making Freshservice more accessible to Government agencies and other Public Sector organizations seeking to modernize service delivery.”
Freshservice provides Public Sector organizations with an AI-powered unified service operations platform to manage IT services, assets and operations. The platform brings together capabilities such as incident and change management, automation and workflows, knowledge management, reporting and analytics and integrations, helping teams manage service delivery in one place.
Freshservice also enables organizations to extend service management beyond IT to teams such as HR, finance and operations. Its AI capabilities support self-service through chatbots, agent productivity and insights for decision makers, while its security and compliance capabilities are designed to help organizations safeguard data and meet regulatory requirements.
“As Government organizations continue to modernize their technology environments and improve the delivery of services, Freshservice can help streamline operations, strengthen service management and enable teams to work more efficiently,” said Nicholas Lang, Team Lead who oversees the Freshworks Team at Carahsoft. “Through our partnership with Freshworks, Carahsoft and its reseller partners are proud to help bring this capability to the Public Sector and connect Government organizations with the technology and resources needed to support their modernization goals. Together, we are taking an important step toward giving Government teams the secure, modern and intuitive technology they need to work more efficiently and deliver better experiences.”
Freshworks’ Freshservice platform is available through Carahsoft’s TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at (571) 662-4600 or [email protected]; Learn more about Freshworks’ solutions here.
About Freshworks
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) is the AI-powered, unified service operations platform that is fast to deploy, intuitive to use, and enables every employee to be more productive. We give agile enterprises the depth they need to operate at scale, without the operational drag of legacy platforms. Domain-specific AI built for IT, HR, finance and every business team on a decade of real service context. Trusted by Seagate, New Balance, Nucor Corp, Sony Music Entertainment, McLaren Racing, and agile enterprises everywhere.
About Carahsoft
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Customer Experience and Engagement, Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com.
The market expects Diamondback Energy (FANG - Free Report) 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 is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 2, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis energy exploration and production company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $4.92 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +59.7%.
Revenues are expected to be $4.29 billion, up 9.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 21.49% 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 Diamondback?For Diamondback, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +15.28%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Diamondback will most likely 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 Diamondback would post earnings of $5.96 per share when it actually produced earnings of $6.48, delivering a surprise of +8.72%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three 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.
Diamondback appears 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 ResultsCNX Resources Corporation. (CNX - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.65 for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +32.7%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $400 million, down 5.4% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for CNX Resources has been revised 8.4% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a lower Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.91%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that CNX Resources will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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Carpenter Technology Corporation recently reported earnings, providing updated insight into its financial performance. I examine CRS's latest results to assess operational trends and their implications for valuation. Key topics include revenue growth, margin trajectory, and forward-looking demand signals from end markets.
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Stock to Watch: Quanta Services (PWR - Free Report) Quanta Services, Inc. is a leading provider of specialty contracting and infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, power generation, large load center, manufacturing, communications, pipeline and energy industries. Quanta has operations in the United States, Canada, Australia and other selected international markets.
PWR 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. PWR has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 55.4% for the current fiscal year.
For fiscal 2026, one analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.27 to $16.70 per share. PWR boasts an average earnings surprise of +17%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, PWR 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, 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 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 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.
This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
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.
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: Smucker (SJM - Free Report) The J. M. Smucker Company, headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded food, beverage, pet food and pet snack products in North America. Its operations are primarily concentrated in the United States, with additional international activities, mainly in Canada.
SJM is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 12.14; value investors should take notice.
For fiscal 2027, eight analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.73 to $10.71 per share. SJM boasts an average earnings surprise of +13.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, SJM should be on investors' short list.
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Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.
What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.
Growth ScoreGrowth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
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 like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing 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.
This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important 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.
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: Boot Barn (BOOT - Free Report) Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. is the largest lifestyle retailer in the United States, specializing in western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company serves customers through an integrated network of brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce platforms. At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Boot Barn operated 566 stores across 49 states and complemented its physical presence with a nationwide digital platform that supports services such as buy online, pick up in store, curbside pickup, ship-from-store and in-store returns.
BOOT is a #2 (Buy) 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 12.67; value investors should take notice.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $9.09 per share. BOOT also boasts an average earnings surprise of +11.4%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, BOOT should be on investors' short list.
Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Apparel and Shoes sector might want to consider either Boot Barn (BOOT - Free Report) or Industria de Diseno Textil SA (IDEXY - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.
Right now, Boot Barn is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Industria de Diseno Textil SA has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that BOOT has an improving earnings outlook. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.
Value investors analyze a variety of traditional, tried-and-true metrics to help find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.
BOOT currently has a forward P/E ratio of 12.67, while IDEXY has a forward P/E of 25.76. We also note that BOOT has a PEG ratio of 0.75. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. IDEXY currently has a PEG ratio of 2.69.
Another notable valuation metric for BOOT is its P/B ratio of 2.57. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, IDEXY has a P/B of 9.62.
These are just a few of the metrics contributing to BOOT's Value grade of A and IDEXY's Value grade of D.
BOOT has seen stronger estimate revision activity and sports more attractive valuation metrics than IDEXY, so it seems like value investors will conclude that BOOT is the superior option right now.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is 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 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 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 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 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.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.82% 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.
To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important 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.
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: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD - Free Report) Enterprise Products Partners L.P. owns and operates a diversified midstream network across natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, petrochemicals and refined products. The partnership provides gathering, treating, processing, transportation, fractionation, storage and terminaling services through an integrated asset base that links major United States supply basins to domestic demand centers and international markets.
EPD is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Oils-Energy stock. EPD has a Momentum Style Score of A, and shares are up 0.9% over the past four weeks.
For fiscal 2026, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.07 to $3.10 per share. EPD boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.5%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, EPD should be on investors' short list.
It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.
The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.
Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.
What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value 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 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 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.
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 have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important 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: ArcBest (ARCB - Free Report) ArcBest Corporation is an integrated logistics provider offering less-than-truckload services through ABF Freight and a broad Asset-Light portfolio. Its services include truckload brokerage, managed transportation, expedited, intermodal, household moving, warehousing and international logistics.
ARCB is a #2 (Buy) 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 17.99; value investors should take notice.
Five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $7.06 per share. ARCB boasts an average earnings surprise of +2.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, ARCB should be on investors' short list.
Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.
Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.
In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.
Ryder System (R - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. R is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.74. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 13.99. R's Forward P/E has been as high as 13.18 and as low as 9.22, with a median of 11.32, all within the past year.
We should also highlight that R has a P/B ratio of 2.44. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 3.92. R's P/B has been as high as 2.52 and as low as 1.79, with a median of 2.16, over the past year.
Value investors also love the P/S ratio, which is calculated by simply dividing a stock's price with the company's sales. Some people prefer this metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement. This means it could be a truer performance indicator. R has a P/S ratio of 0.79. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 1.06.
These are only a few of the key metrics included in Ryder System'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, R looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.
Key Takeaways Ryder's Q3 adjusted EPS rose 21.3% to $4.33, while revenues climbed 8.3% to $3.43B, beating estimates.Fleet Management earnings rose 21%,led by robust rental results, used vehicle sales & ChoiceLease gains.R raised its 2026 EPS outlook to $14.85-$15.05, reflecting strong Q3 results & market improvements.
Ryder System, Inc. (R - Free Report) reported impressive third-quarter 2026 results, wherein both earnings and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Strong Fleet Management Solutions (“FMS”) performance and share repurchases boosted earnings.
The better-than-expected result had a positive impact on the market. The stock has gained 2% since its earnings release on Oct. 22.
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Quarterly adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.33 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.17 by 3.8% and increased 21.3% year over year. Total revenues of $3.43 billion surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.40 billion by 1% and rose 8.3% year over year. Operating revenues of $2.76 billion increased 5.7% year over year, reflecting contractual revenue growth in FMS and Supply Chain Solutions (“SCS”).
R's Fleet Management Performance ImprovesFMS total revenues of $1.62 billion increased 10% year over year, reflecting higher fuel prices passed through to customers and increased operating revenues. Operating revenues rose 5% year over year to $1.34 billion, driven by contractual revenue growth.
The segment's earnings before taxes (EBT) increased 21% year over year to $177 million, benefiting from strategic initiatives supporting ChoiceLease performance, improved used vehicle sales and stronger rental results. EBT as a percentage of operating revenues improved to 13.2% from 11.4% a year ago.
Commercial rental power-fleet utilization increased to 77% from 70% in the year-ago quarter, despite a 12% smaller average fleet. Rental pricing improved 4% year over year.
Used vehicle pricing increased 19% for tractors and 5% for trucks year over year. Ryder sold 5,100 used vehicles during the third quarter, up from 4,900 a year ago. Used vehicle inventory declined to 7,300 units from 8,500 units in the year-ago period.
Ryder's Supply Chain Revenues IncreaseSCS total revenues of $1.50 billion increased 9% year over year, primarily reflecting higher operating revenues. Operating revenues climbed 9% to $1.13 billion, driven by new business, higher volumes and pricing, partially offset by lost automotive business.
Segment EBT increased 7% year over year to $91 million, benefiting from the optimization of Ryder's omnichannel retail network and higher operating revenues. These gains were partially offset by lower automotive results and productivity challenges associated with new business ramp-ups.
The segment's EBT margin, measured against operating revenues, declined to 8.1% from 8.3% a year ago.
R's Dedicated Transportation Results Remain MixedDedicated Transportation Solutions total revenues increased 6% year over year to $606 million, reflecting higher fuel revenues and subcontracted transportation costs passed through to customers.
However, operating revenues declined 1% to $455 million, reflecting a lower fleet count, partially offset by higher pricing.
Segment EBT decreased 5% year over year to $34 million, reflecting reduced operating revenues and a prior-year workers' compensation insurance benefit. Cost savings from strategic initiatives partially offset these headwinds. EBT margin declined to 7.5% from 7.8% a year ago.
Ryder's Liquidity and Cash Flow PositionRyder exited the third quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $198 million, unchanged from the end of 2025.
Total debt, including the current portion, stood at $7.21 billion at the third-quarter end compared with $7.65 billion at 2025-end.
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $1.99 billion during the first nine months of 2026, up from $1.85 billion in the corresponding year-ago period, primarily reflecting lower working capital requirements.
Free cash flow increased to $992 million from $496 million a year ago, primarily reflecting reduced capital expenditures. Ryder's adjusted return on equity improved to 18% from 17%.
R Raises 2026 Earnings GuidanceFor fourth-quarter 2026, Ryder expects comparable EPS in the range of $4.25-$4.45 compared with $3.59 reported in the year-ago quarter.
For full-year 2026, management raised its comparable EPS guidance to $14.85-$15.05 from the previous projection of $14.40-$14.80. The upward revision reflects stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance and additional benefits anticipated from improving used vehicle sales and rental market conditions.
The company’s adjusted free cash flow guidance was $700-$800 million.
The company's capital expenditure forecast remains unchanged at $2.4 billion, including $1.7 billion for lease vehicles and $500 million for rental vehicles. Net capital expenditures are projected at approximately $1.9 billion.
Currently, R carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 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.
First public GPU cloud planned for 2027 as Freedom develops a $2 billion Sovereign AI Hub
, /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC) is advancing its AI infrastructure plans in Kazakhstan, including a $2 billion Sovereign AI Hub and the launch of its first public GPU cloud in 2027. The programme aims to expand access to computing resources for businesses, developers and public institutions.
Timur Turlov (right), CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., and NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang. Astana, 23 October 2026 Freedom is developing the Sovereign AI Hub under an agreement signed in November 2025 with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. The project envisages a site with 100 MW of available power. Freedom is the principal financing and implementation partner and will operate the hub.
The planned infrastructure is intended to support AI model training, large-scale data processing and the development of AI services for business and government. Access to shared computing resources can enable organisations to develop and run applications without building their own server infrastructure.
Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., has said demand already stands at twice the planned capacity of the hub's first stage. Major prospective clients have expressed willingness to lease future capacity for five years.
Freedom plans to make its first GPU cluster available as a public cloud in 2027, giving businesses and developers access to computing capacity for AI workloads.
The group is also developing Freedom AI Super Cluster, designed to serve government, business and science, with its first phase planned for the first quarter of 2027. A new Freedom Cloud data centre is under construction near Almaty. Freedom Cloud already serves more than 3,400 business and public-sector clients.
Freedom's international technology ecosystem spans banking, brokerage, insurance and telecoms, alongside lifestyle services including ticketing, travel, e-commerce and food delivery.
On 23 October, Turlov met Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, in Astana during Huang's first visit to Kazakhstan. Turlov presented Freedom's technology ecosystem and its AI infrastructure plans.
Turlov noted that Kazakhstan has developed a strong pool of talent already creating technology in e-commerce and finance. Combined with domestic AI infrastructure, he said, this is becoming one of the country's main advantages in the global digital transformation.
Freedom's role is to provide the infrastructure needed to support that development. Its investment in computing capacity and cloud services aims to help businesses and developers turn local expertise into AI applications and digital products.
The market expects Fox (FOXA - Free Report) 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 is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 2, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. 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 TV broadcasting company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.99 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +31.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $4.23 billion, up 13.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.26% 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. 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 Fox?For Fox, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +6.64%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.
So, this combination indicates that Fox will most likely 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 Fox would post earnings of $1.34 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.79, delivering a surprise of +33.58%.
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.
Fox appears 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.
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The market expects Fox Corporation (FOX - Free Report) 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 is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
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 management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.12 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +40.4%.
Revenues are expected to be $4.29 billion, up 14.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 11.17% 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 Fox?For Fox, 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 -0.16%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Fox 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 Fox would post earnings of $1.34 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.79, delivering a surprise of +33.58%.
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.
Fox 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.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Triller Group Inc. ("Triller" or the "Company") (OTC Pink: ILLR) (OTC Pink: ILLRW) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Triller securities between October 16, 2024 and December 29, 2025 (the "Class Period").
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According to the complaint, on October 15, 2024, Triller, formerly known as AGBA Group Holding Limited, completed a merger, including the purported acquisition of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ("BKFC").
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that (i) Triller's control over and consolidation of BKFC was tenuous, overstated, and/or non-existent; (ii) Triller could not timely file one or more of its periodic financial reports with the SEC as required by the NASDAQ's listing requirements, in part, because of accounting issues related to the foregoing; (iii) as a result of all the foregoing, Triller was at an increased risk of being delisted from the NASDAQ; and (iv) accordingly, Triller's disclosure controls and procedures were deficient, the full scope and severity of issues with its financial controls were understated, and the overall benefits of the Merger were overstated.
The truth allegedly began to emerge on March 31, 2025 when Triller filed a Form NT 10-K, disclosing its inability to timely file its annual report on Form 10-K for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. On this news, the price of Triller stock fell $1.40 per share, or 17.95%, to close at $6.40 per share on April 1, 2025.
Then, on December 30, 2025, according to the complaint, Triller issued a press release confirming the suspension of trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market and delisting of the Company's securities stemming from the Company not having been able to file two periodic reports by a December 24, 2025 deadline. Further, the Company's press release attributed the filing delay "to one remaining technical matter involving the consolidation of accounts for a U.S.-based operation within Triller Group [i.e., BKFC]."
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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.
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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 Compass, Inc. ("Compass" or the "Company") (NYSE: COMP) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Compass common stock in direct exchange for Anywhere securities pursuant to the S-4 registration statement, 424B3 prospectus, and related oral communications (collectively, with materials incorporated therein, the "Offering Materials"), issued in connection with the January 2026 stock-for-stock exchange by which Compass acquired and merged with Anywhere (the "Merger"). between and (the "Class Period").
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The complaint alleges that the Offering Materials falsely attested that Defendants were making (and would continue to make) "reasonable best efforts to obtain [] authorizations and consents" "from certain regulatory authorities" and "to take, or cause to be taken, all appropriate actions and [. . .] all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable law (including any antitrust laws) to consummate and make effective the merger at the earliest practicable date."
These representations, according to the complaint, were inaccurate because, in truth, "Defendants secretly hired Mike Davis-a lobbyist, lawyer, and ally of President Donald Trump-to obtain potentially illicit access to high-level Trump Administration Department of Justice ("DOJ") officials to circumvent the standard merger review process."
At the commencement of this action, according to the complaint, Compass stock closed at $9.19 per share-a decline of over 28% from the approximately $12.84 share price on the exchange date for the Merger.
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WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?
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.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Honeywell Aerospace Inc. ("Honeywell Aerospace" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HONA) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Honeywell Aerospace common stock between June 29, 2026 and September 1, 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 23, 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.
On August 5, 2026, after the market closed, the complaint alleges that Honeywell Aerospace slashed its full year 2026 guidance and announced second quarter 2026 earnings, reporting that net income fell 70% year-over-year and adjusted earnings per share declined 32% year-over-year. On this news, Honeywell Aerospace's share price fell $47.17 or 23.16%, to close at $156.47 on August 6, 2026.
On September 1, 2026 the U.S. Department of Justice Department announced that Honeywell Aerospace agreed to pay over $2 million to settle False Claims Act allegations of failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in a U.S. Department of Defense contract. On this news, Honeywell Aerospace's stock price fell $3.87 or 2.45%, to close at $154.24 per share on September 1, 2026.
The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose (1) that a small percentage of the Company's suppliers had a "disproportionate impact" on sales; (2) that those suppliers were suffering supply constraints; (3) that the foregoing was reasonably likely to have a material unfavorable impact on sales and profitability; and (4) that the Company was under investigation for potential violations of the False Claims Act for failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements for government contracts.
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WHY CONTACT KAPLAN FOX?
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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TeraWulf's CEO fired back at analysts calling his unfinished data centers stranded assets, and his argument rests on a build sequence that he says most critics are getting backwards.
A weekend response from TeraWulf‘s (NASDAQ:WULF) chief executive is lifting the former Bitcoin miners now racing to build AI data centers, with TeraWulf shares leading the charge. The pushback targets a worry that has weighed on the group: some sites could end up without tenants, power or interconnection. TeraWulf shares are at $12.15 in morning trading, up 7% as the market reassesses fears that partially built data centers could leave computing capacity stranded.
Even with the rebound, TeraWulf stock is down 26% over the past month, so the gain recovers only part of that decline. Meanwhile, Cipher Digital (NASDAQ:CIFR) shares are up 3% to $8.17, a smaller advance that trails TeraWulf’s move. Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) shares are up 2% to $18.63, the most modest gain of the three data center builders.
The CoinShares Bitcoin Mining and Digital Power ETF (NASDAQ:WGMI) is up 3% to $30, giving a read on the sector. That’s well ahead of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY), which is up 0.9% to $767.08, showing the AI infrastructure group recovering alongside a stronger market while also outpacing it.
Prager Rejects the Stranded Data Center Narrative Over the weekend, TeraWulf chief executive Paul Prager pushed back on warnings that partially built data centers will leave computing capacity stranded. His case rests on sequencing, since TeraWulf secures power, fixed-price construction contracts, long-term tenants with investment-grade backing and financing before it builds. Prager wrote, “We may move dirt early, but we don’t build on spec.”
Prager made his stance clear. In the same pushback, he maintained that “what others call stranded assets, we may call a development pipeline.” Late last week, TeraWulf also expanded its senior secured revolving credit facility, giving the company more borrowing capacity for its AI data center expansion. Taken together, the message and the larger credit line offer a concrete answer to the funding question hanging over TeraWulf’s unfinished sites.
Mining Roots Set TeraWulf and Cipher Digital Apart From Applied Digital TeraWulf, Cipher Digital and Applied Digital all build data center capacity for AI and high-performance computing customers. Both TeraWulf and Cipher Digital are converting from Bitcoin mining, while Applied Digital built its business around hosting computing workloads. That shared origin puts TeraWulf and Cipher Digital in the same debate over how converted mining sites get financed and filled.
Contracted tenants anchor TeraWulf’s argument, including a long-term Anthropic lease at its Justified Data Campus in Kentucky and existing operations at its Lake Mariner campus in New York. Prager’s “development pipeline” line also covers earlier-stage TeraWulf sites such as the Muskie Data Campus in Kentucky and the Chesapeake Data Campus in Maryland. Cipher Digital has its own contracted campuses, including Black Pearl and Barber Lake, as it moves away from mining.
Applied Digital’s hosting background gives it a different profile. The company runs an HPC Hosting segment serving hyperscale customers and a Data Center Hosting segment that provides energized space to crypto mining customers.
What TeraWulf’s Financing-First Model Means for Its Recovery TeraWulf’s next test is whether its financing-first approach keeps its projects on schedule amid broader questions about how AI data centers get funded (we covered seven companies supplying that expansion, from power to cooling, in a free report here). The milestones to watch are construction progress at Lake Mariner and Justified, along with any draw on the expanded credit facility.
On the risk side, TeraWulf still runs a legacy mining business it’s repurposing for high-performance computing, and its sites take time to turn into lease revenue, while the expanded borrowing capacity at TeraWulf also adds obligations that pay off only if tenants move in on schedule.
Cipher Digital’s contracted campuses support its case, but it faces the same conversion and financing questions, and Applied Digital’s hyperscale customers are an advantage, though its crypto mining hosting segment keeps it tied to a volatile sector. Prager’s no-spec pledge sets a clear standard for measuring TeraWulf in the quarters ahead.
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Despite the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates in September 2026, inflation crept up again that month, with the Consumer Price Index rising 0.6% compared to 0.4% in August. Not all goods—and therefore not all companies—will experience the same impact, and energy and gasoline prices have been among the fastest to rise. The essential nature of these products means that many firms face rising costs even if their own prices have not increased at the same pace.
A natural step for a company in this situation is to increase the prices of its offerings to offset some or all of those added costs. However, after an already prolonged period of inflation, consumers are highly sensitive to further price increases. Still, some firms may have the flexibility to pass along more of their costs to customers, either because of the essential or unique nature of their goods, the loyalty of their customer base, or the fact that their prices have not yet risen at the same pace as those of competitors.
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Known for its popular water-displacing spray and lubricant of the same name, the WD-40 Company NASDAQ: WDFC provides a range of products for specialized maintenance and cleaning applications. According to its latest earnings report, WD-40 experienced a decline in fourth-quarter gross margin due to rising raw material costs, adding pressure to its margin outlook.
At the same time, the company's sales volumes have remained robust, both domestically and abroad. Last quarter, WD-40 Specialist sales in the Americas climbed by 7% year over year (YOY), and consolidated net sales increased by 8% over the same period. Some of this success may be due to the company's efforts to develop differentiated premium products for specific customer needs.
This combination of sales momentum, brand recognition, and niche products meeting proven customer needs gives WD-40 the flexibility to adjust pricing to help counter the margin pressure it has experienced. In particular, the firm's premium Smart Straw and EZ Reach products saw combined sales growth of 17% year over year in fiscal 2026.
Analysts remain generally favorable toward WDFC shares, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. MarketBeat's consensus price target suggests approximately 45% potential upside, even after the stock's gains this year. WD-40's accelerating share buybacks could provide additional support for long-term investors.
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Balchem Corp. NASDAQ: BCPC makes specialty nutrients for use in dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage applications, among other products. In its Q3 2026 earnings report, the company demonstrated resilience despite inflation, with a 9% YOY increase in net sales and a 16% improvement in net earnings over the same period, both beating analyst expectations.
For Balchem, continued success comes in part from its evolving product lineup, including a pipeline of innovative nutrition products backed by strong demand. All three of the company's reporting segments achieved YOY growth in the quarter, indicating its business remains stable despite rising costs.
One area that may be less appealing to income-focused investors is the firm's dividend, which has a relatively modest dividend yield of approximately 0.55%. At the same time, Balchem has repurchased $127 million in shares over the last year, so the company remains conscious of ways to boost shareholder value.
Analysts view BCPC shares favorably, with a large majority rating the stock a Buy and giving a consensus price target 14% above current trading levels, even after shares have already risen by more than 14% year to date.
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A provider of fragrances and beauty products, Interparfums Inc. NASDAQ: IPAR holds licensing agreements with a variety of international luxury brands. Like the companies above, Interparfums has faced pressure from increased expenses, in this case related to marketing, logistics, tariffs, and royalties. Operating margin fell to 17.9% from 20% for the first half of 2026.
Some luxury brands have bucked the trend for retail companies more broadly, seeing continued interest and even rising demand and sales as loyal customers are willing to pay more for products they recognize and trust.
Interparfums may benefit from that dynamic, with additional buffer provided by the fact that its clients are not individual consumers but rather high-end department stores, online retailers, and specialty perfume and beauty stores.
Interparfums is also helping to offset costs through other measures, including implementing cost-efficiency initiatives, pricing adjustments, and tariff refunds.
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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.
Crescent Energy (CRGY - 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 management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis oil and gas company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +68.6%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.14 billion, up 31.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 13.27% 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 Crescent Energy?For Crescent Energy, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Crescent Energy 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 Crescent Energy would post earnings of $0.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.69, delivering a surprise of +16.95%.
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.
Crescent Energy 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 ResultsGE Vernova (GEV - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Alternative Energy - Other industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $4.03 for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +145.7%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $12.1 billion, up 21.4% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for GE Vernova has been revised 3.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +5.47%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggests that GE Vernova will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
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, /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
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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, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) that a securities class action was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Fluence Energy securities between November 24, 2025 and September 16, 2026. Submit your information now or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.
IMPORTANT DATE: November 27, 2026 is the deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. During the Class Period, Fluence Energy's fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook swung from a $50.0 million midpoint to a loss of approximately $200.0 million, and revenue guidance fell from a $3.4 billion midpoint to $2.4 billion. FLNC shares allegedly experienced three related 2026 declines: 34.63% on February 5, 7.17% on August 6, and 15.36% on September 17.
The Periodic Reports Plaintiffs Challenge
The complaint alleges that Fluence Energy's required SEC reports presented a steady risk picture while production capacity lagged:
Form 10-K, November 25, 2025: stated the Company believed it had "adequate access to our key components to meet the needs of our operations and demand of our customers."The same 10-K: described work with contract manufacturers on "automation, digital quality control systems, and integrated planning platforms" to improve throughput.Form 10-Q, February 4, 2026: reported "no material changes as of December 31, 2025, with respect to our risk factors" disclosed in the 2025 Annual Report.Forms 10-Q, May 6 and August 5, 2026: each stated there had been "no material changes with respect to our exposure to market risk" since the Annual Report. The Alleged Omission Behind the Filings
The action contends these reports omitted that delivering backlog and recognizing fiscal 2026 revenue depended on new contract manufacturing facilities that were not completed, not operational, or not capable of producing at assumed volumes. Plaintiffs point out that the August 5, 2026 Form 10-Q repeated its "no material changes" language on the same day the Company announced that $400.0 million in project deliveries would slip into fiscal 2027.
"Annual and quarterly SEC reports are where investors expect to learn that a company's risk profile has changed. The complaint alleges Fluence Energy's filings kept reporting no material changes while the manufacturing capacity supporting its guidance was allegedly not ready. Shareholders who relied on those reports may wish to review their options." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the FLNC Lawsuit
Q: What is the FLNC class action lawsuit about? A: A securities class action has been filed against Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) alleging materially false and misleading statements between November 24, 2025 and September 16, 2026. Shares fell across three successive disclosures on February 5, August 6, and September 17, 2026, after the Company disclosed production delays at new contract manufacturing facilities and cut its fiscal 2026 guidance. Investors who purchased shares during the Class Period and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.
Q: Who is eligible to join the FLNC investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased FLNC stock or securities between November 24, 2025 and September 16, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses -- not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What happens after I contact Levi & Korsinsky? A: An attorney will review your trading history at no cost and provide an initial assessment of your potential eligibility.
Q: What if I already sold my FLNC shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim form to seek their portion.
Q: What if I live outside the United States? A: U.S. securities class actions generally cover purchases on U.S. exchanges regardless of the investor's country of residence.
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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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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Key Takeaways Baxter's Q3 revenues are projected to rise 2.4% to $2.90B, while EPS is expected to drop 26.1% to 51 cents.Demand for Advanced Surgery products, IV solutions and Patient Support Systems may boost Baxter's growth.BAX faces infusion pump issues, high manufacturing costs and $40M in second-half tariff-related expenses. Baxter International Inc. (BAX - Free Report) is scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29, before the opening bell. In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 55.6%. BAX’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, delivering an average surprise of 17.4%.
BAX’s Q3 EstimatesThe consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $2.9 billion, indicating growth of 2.4% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark for earnings is pinned at 51 cents per share, implying a 26.1% year-over-year decline.
Our model estimates total revenues from continuing operations to grow 2.7% at constant currency (cc) to $2.9 billion. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to decline 25.6% to 51 cents.
Important Factors to Note Ahead of BAX’s Q3 ResultsBaxter is expected to report higher revenues but lower earnings year over year for the third quarter of 2026. Although the company’s operating performance has improved, profitability is likely to remain constrained by elevated manufacturing costs, tariff-related expenses and ongoing challenges in its infusion pump business. Management raised its full-year outlook following second-quarter results, reflecting stronger operating momentum and a favorable tariff refund, but execution-related headwinds remain important to monitor.
Within the Medical Products & Therapies (MPT) segment, performance is likely to benefit from continued strong demand for Advanced Surgery products, including hemostats and sealants, as well as growth in drug compounding and IV solutions. However, Infusion Systems is expected to remain under pressure from the ongoing shipment and installation hold on the Novum IQ large-volume infusion pump. Continued customer transitions to Spectrum IQ pumps and elevated manufacturing costs may also weigh on profitability. Easier year-over-year comparisons in infusion systems and sustained demand across key product categories could support improvement. Our model estimates this segment’s revenues to grow 2.8% at cc to $2.03 billion.
Healthcare Systems & Technologies (HST) is likely to benefit from continued demand for Patient Support Systems and growth in Front Line Care. Connex 360’s market traction and anticipated contributions from both Care & Connectivity Solutions and Front Line Care should support growth, although installation timing and execution challenges remain important factors to watch. Management expects low-single-digit organic sales growth for HST for the full year 2026. The pace of product installations and the recovery in hospital capital spending will remain important factors. Our model estimates this segment’s revenues to grow 2.9% at cc to $795.5 million.
Baxter is expected to face higher-cost inventory and tariff-related expenses during the quarter. Management anticipates approximately $40 million in net tariff-related costs during the second half of 2026, despite mitigating actions. Improved operating performance and cost-reduction initiatives could support earnings recovery. Investors will watch on execution, manufacturing efficiency and the company’s full-year adjusted EPS outlook of $1.95-$2.15.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for BAX StockOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Baxter 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. This is not the case here, as you will see below.
BAX’s Earnings ESP: Earnings ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is -0.95% for Baxter. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank of BAX: Baxter currently has a Zacks Rank #3.
Stocks Worth a LookHere are some medical product stocks worth considering, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
Phibro Animal Health (PAHC - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +2.10% and sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present. The company is expected to release first-quarter fiscal 2027 results soon. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
PAHC’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 18.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s first-quarter EPS indicates an increase of 8.2% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.59% and a Zacks Rank #2. The company is slated to release third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 2.
IDXX’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 5.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s third-quarter EPS implies an increase of 9.1% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX - Free Report) or BD currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.21% and a Zacks Rank #2. The company is due to release fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Nov. 5.
BD’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 2.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s fourth-quarter EPS calls for a rise of 2.5% from the year-ago quarter’s figure.
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.
Key Takeaways Trane Technologies' Q3 revenues are expected to rise 12.1% y/y to $6.44B, with EPS up 22.2% to $4.74.Strong commercial HVAC demand in the Americas is expected to lift segment revenues 16.2% y/y to $5.42B.Energy-efficient HVAC demand, the Stellar acquisition & robust backlogs are expected to support TT's growth. Trane Technologies plc (TT - Free Report) is set to report third-quarter 2026 earnings on Oct. 29, before the opening bell.
The company’s earnings surprise history has been impressive. It surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an earnings surprise of 2.1% on average.
Trane Technologies Q3 Expectations for TTThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $6.44 billion, indicating a rise of 12.1% from the third-quarter 2025 actuals.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for America's revenues is pegged at $5.42 billion, indicating a 16.2% increase from the year-ago figure. The segment’s result is likely to be boosted by strong demand for commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products in the Americas.
The consensus mark for Europe, the Middle East and Africa revenues is $735 million, indicating a 2% year-over-year decline. Continued Middle East disruptions are likely to have led to segment revenue decline.
For Asia Pacific, the consensus mark is pegged at $339.1 million, indicating a 2.9% increase from the year-ago figure.
Sustained demand for energy-efficient HVAC systems, particularly in data centers and commercial buildings, is expected to have boosted the company’s top line in the September-end quarter of 2026. The recent Stellar acquisition is anticipated to have contributed a large portion of revenues in the third quarter.
The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $4.74 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 22.2%. We expect robust bookings and backlogs to have benefited the bottom line in the quarter.
What Our Model Says About TTOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for TT this time around. A positive Earnings ESP combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Trane Technologies has an Earnings ESP of +0.36% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Other Stocks to ConsiderHere are a few other stocks from the broader Business Services sector, which, according to our model, also have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this season.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.11% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The company is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MA’s third-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $9.63 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 12%. For earnings, the consensus mark is pegged at $5.14 per share, implying a 17.4% increase from the year-ago quarter’s actual.
Mastercard beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 6.3%.
WEX Inc. (WEX - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +3.42% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The company is scheduled to declare its third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 28.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WEX’s third-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $753 million, indicating 8.9% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $5.63 per share, implying a year-over-year increase of 22.7%.
WEX beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an earnings surprise of 4.3% on average.
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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.
Top national homebuilder joins amenity-rich planned community, offering new single-family homes from the $400s in a prime location 20 miles south of downtown Austin
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October 28 Grand Opening: Century Communities will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new neighborhood at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX on October 28, with model home tours, light bites and early-bird savings.Six floor plans priced from the $400s: Single-family floor plans at the community will range from 2,013 to 2,811 square feet, with up to 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.3-car garages on oversized homesites: Every floor plan at Crosswinds will include a standard 3-car garage on an oversized 60' homesite.Resort-style amenities: Crosswinds homeowners have access to the Windy Point Amenity Center, with a pool complex and splash park, an off-leash dog park, walking trails, a playground, and pickleball and basketball courts. An elementary school is also planned.Convenient Austin-area location: The community sits about 20 miles south of downtown Austin, with proximity to South Austin employers—including Tesla, Amazon, and Dell—and quick access to I-35., /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek—announced the upcoming Grand Opening of its new neighborhood at Crosswinds, a planned community with resort-style amenities in Kyle, Texas, where the builder is introducing six single-family floor plans priced from the $400s.
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Everglade Great Room | New Homes for Sale in Kyle, TX | Crosswinds by Century Communities Slated for October 28, the event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will be able to tour the Everglade model home, enjoy light bites, and take advantage of Grand Opening savings.
Learn more, join the interest list, and RSVP for the Grand Opening at www.CenturyCommunities.com/CrosswindsGO.
"Crosswinds sits in an ideal location, combining suburban charm with quick access to major Austin-area employers," said Paul Kwiatkowski, Division President. "In addition to exciting amenities, this new community offers a range of modern floor plans that make it easy for buyers to find a home that complements their lifestyle. We invite interested homebuyers to visit our Grand Opening on October 28 to tour our model home, explore the community, and learn about available homes."
Crosswinds is a planned community designed to preserve the surrounding Texas prairie, connected by roads and trails winding through parks and open space. Century Communities homeowners will have access to the Windy Point Amenity Center—a pool complex and splash park, event lawn, and grilling and picnic areas—along with an off-leash dog park, pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, pocket parks and an expanding trail system. A Hays CISD elementary school is planned.
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Question: When is the Grand Opening at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX?
Answer: Century Communities hosts its Grand Opening at Crosswinds on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 231 Hull Speed Drive in Kyle, TX. The event includes model home tours, light bites, and Grand Opening savings.
Question: How much do new homes cost at Crosswinds in Kyle, TX?
Answer: New homes at Crosswinds are priced from the $400s.
Question: What floor plans does Century Communities offer at Crosswinds?
Answer: Crosswinds offers six single-family floor plans: Geneva, Norman, Lassen, Savannah, Denali II, and Everglade, ranging from 2,013 to 2,811 square feet
Question: What schools serve Crosswinds in Kyle, TX?
Answer: Crosswinds is zoned for Hays CISD, including Pfluger Elementary School, Chapa Middle School, and Lehman High School. A future elementary school is also planned within Crosswinds.
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Answer: Crosswinds homeowners have access to the Windy Point Amenity Center, with a pool complex and splash park, event lawn, and grilling and picnic areas. The planned community also offers an off-leash dog park, pickleball and basketball courts, pocket parks and nature trails, and a playground.
Question: How far is Crosswinds from Austin?
Answer: Crosswinds in Kyle, TX sits about 20 miles south of downtown Austin and 15 miles from South Austin employers including Tesla, Amazon and Dell. San Marcos is 15 miles away, with direct access to I-35.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and a recognized industry leader in online home sales. Newsweek has named the Company one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for four consecutive years. Through its Century Communities and Century Complete brands, Century's mission is to build attractive, high-quality homes at affordable prices to provide its valued customers with A HOME FOR EVERY DREAM®. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Company operates in 16 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers mortgage, title, insurance brokerage, and escrow services in select markets through its Inspire Home Loans, Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and IHL Escrow subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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.
The market expects ONE Gas (OGS - Free Report) 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 is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 2, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis natural gas distribution is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.48 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $401.27 million, up 5.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.34% 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. 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 ONE Gas?For ONE Gas, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that ONE Gas 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 ONE Gas would post earnings of $0.65 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.82, delivering a surprise of +26.15%.
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.
ONE Gas 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.
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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.
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DUOL) Class A common stock between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until December 7, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Duolingo class action lawsuit. Captioned City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System v. Duolingo, Inc., No. 26-cv-02199 (W.D. Pa.), the Duolingo class action lawsuit charges Duolingo as well as certain of Duolingo’s current and former executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Duolingo class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:
You can also contact attorneys Ken Dolitsky or Michael Albert of Robbins Geller by calling 800/851-7783 or via e-mail at [email protected].
CASE ALLEGATIONS: Duolingo is a leading, U.S.-based mobile learning platform that primarily focuses on language learning.
The Duolingo class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose, among other things, that: (i) Daily Active User (“DAU”) growth rates were being leveraged against deliberately added user friction in the form of significant increases in ad volume, subscription tier upsells, and worsened product quality, and defendants understood that any amount of user friction would cause users to leave the app and, ultimately, negatively impact DAU growth rates; (ii) Duolingo’s rigorous A/B testing demonstrated to defendants that increased friction in the free user experience was having negative impacts on DAU growth rates; (iii) Duolingo’s quickly generated AI content was worsening the quality of Duolingo’s product offerings, negatively impacting the user experience and user trends, and threatening the sustainability of Duolingo’s financial performance; and (iv) far from driving sustained growth and strong user momentum through content and “product improvements” that “get improved retention,” Duolingo’s constant A/B testing informed Duolingo that its monetization push and lower-quality, rapidly generated AI content were degrading the Duolingo product experience and the value proposition of its subscription tiers.
On November 5, 2025, Duolingo reported its third quarter financial results, revealing another sequential decline in DAU growth to 36%, a substantial drop from 49% in first quarter 2025 and 40% during second quarter 2025. Defendants also revealed a reversal of Duolingo’s monetization push and stated that going forward, Duolingo would prioritize user growth over monetization and that Duolingo needed to invest more in “teaching better across all our subjects.” On this news, the price of Duolingo stock fell 25%.
Then, on January 12, 2026, Duolingo announced that its Chief Financial Officer, defendant Matthew Skaruppa, had resigned. Duolingo also provided limited, preliminary fourth quarter 2025 operating metrics, revealing DAU growth of only 30% – nearly six points of additional deceleration from third quarter 2025. In response, Duolingo stock fell another 8.5%.
Finally, on February 26, 2026, Duolingo announced its fourth quarter 2025 financial results, confirmed the slowdown in DAU growth, and revealed the financial consequences of its strategy shift were neither “small” nor “little”; rather, they would result in material negative impacts on 2026 bookings, DAU growth rates, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA. On this news, the price of Duolingo stock fell an additional 14%.
The plaintiff is represented by Robbins Geller, which has extensive experience in prosecuting investor class actions including actions involving financial fraud. You can view a copy of the complaint by clicking here.
THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased Duolingo Class A common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Duolingo class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Duolingo class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Duolingo class action lawsuit. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery of the Duolingo class action lawsuit is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world’s leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud and shareholder rights litigation. Our Firm ranked #1 on the most recent ISS Securities Class Action Services Top 50 Report, recovering more than $916 million for investors in 2025. This marks our fourth #1 ranking in the past five years. And in those five years alone, Robbins Geller recovered $8.4 billion for investors – $3.4 billion more than any other law firm. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the world, and the Firm’s attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information:
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.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important November 2, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Papa Johns common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) of a pending securities class action brought on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026. Find out if you may qualify to recover losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.
PZZA closed at $29.75 per share on August 5, 2026. One session later, the stock closed at $24.64, a single-day loss of $5.11 per share, or around 17.18%. Investors have until November 2, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.
What Moved the PZZA Market on August 6, 2026
“A $5.11 per share move in one session reflects how abruptly the market reassessed Papa John's prospects once the Company reported an 8.3% comparable sales…”
Three items reached the market in the same announcement: an 8.3% decrease in North American comparable sales, the suspension of the Company's dividend, and a reduction of the 2026 North American comparable sales outlook from a 3% decline at the midpoint to a 6-8% annual decline. The action asserts that these figures were sharply at odds with the trajectory management had described to the market during the Class Period.
Alleged Market Impact by the Numbers
Closing price on August 5, 2026: $29.75 per shareClosing price on August 6, 2026: $24.64 per shareSingle-session decline: $5.11 per share, or 17.18%North American comparable sales reported: 8.3% decrease2026 North American outlook: revised from a 3% decline at the midpoint to a 7% annual decline at the midpointDividend: suspended in the same August 6, 2026 announcement2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance previously set between $200 million and $210 million Why Shares Were Repriced So Sharply
As alleged, the market had been told that the transformation was producing measurable progress and that North American trends would improve. The complaint charges that the scale of the reported shortfall, combined with the dividend suspension and the guidance reset, left investors reassessing the Company's position in a single trading session. The lawsuit contends that shareholders purchased PZZA at prices that did not reflect the pace of the turnaround.
"A $5.11 per share move in one session reflects how abruptly the market reassessed Papa John's prospects once the Company reported an 8.3% comparable sales decrease and suspended its dividend. The complaint alleges that shareholders bought PZZA at prices that did not account for the difficulties described in that announcement." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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ABOUT THE FIRM — For over two decades, Levi & Korsinsky has represented shareholders in securities class actions. Ranked in ISS Top 50 for seven consecutive years. Investors who suffered losses have until November 2, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.
Frequently Asked Questions About the PZZA Lawsuit
Q: Who are the defendants named in the PZZA lawsuit? A: The complaint names Papa John's International, Inc. and individual defendants who were senior investors during the class period, including Todd Allan Penegor and Ravi Thanawala.
Q: What is the PZZA class action lawsuit about? A: A securities class action has been filed against Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) alleging materially false and misleading statements between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026. Shares fell approximately 17.18% after the Company disclosed an 8.3% decrease in North American comparable sales, the suspension of its dividend, and a reduction of its 2026 North American comparable sales outlook to a 6-8% annual decline. Investors who purchased shares during the Class Period and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.
Q: Who is eligible to join the PZZA investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased PZZA stock or securities between August 7, 2025 and August 5, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses -- not on whether you still hold the shares.
Q: What do PZZA investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What if I already sold my PZZA shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.
Q: How long will the lawsuit take to resolve? A: Securities class actions typically take two to four years from initial filing to resolution. Timing depends on the court schedule, case developments, and whether the matter is dismissed, settled, or litigated further.
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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.
This marks the first peak week of Q3 earnings season, with 1,885 companies expected to report and overall S&P 500 EPS growth holding at a robust 29.5%. Meta's AI capex-driven selloff set a new bar for hyperscalers — investors are no longer giving tech giants a blank check for AI infrastructure spend as Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon report this week, with Apple following next Monday. Seven S&P 500 companies confirmed outlier earnings dates this week, with Baker Hughes, Freeport-McMoRan, Avery Dennison, and General Dynamics reporting later than their historical norm.
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.
You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
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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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is 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 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 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 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.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.82% 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.
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: Deckers (DECK - Free Report) Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Goleta, CA, Deckers Outdoor Corporation is a designer, producer and brand manager of footwear, apparel and accessories for outdoor sports, performance activities and lifestyle use. The company markets products primarily under three operating segments: UGG, HOKA and Other brands, which primarily consist of Teva.
DECK 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. DECK has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 9.5% for the current fiscal year.
Six analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2027, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.19 to $7.69 per share. DECK also boasts an average earnings surprise of +14.3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, DECK should be on investors' short list.
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Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.
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.
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 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 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.
This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.
As mentioned above, the Scores are designed to work with the Zacks Rank, so any change to a company's earnings outlook should be a deciding factor when picking which stocks to buy.
For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: 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.
RRC shareholders will receive just 0.987 shares of EQT common stock in an all-stock transaction; Ademi LLP is investigating the deal price, benefits to company insiders, and restrictions on competing offers
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating whether the proposed acquisition of Range (NYSE: RRC) by EQT Corporation, provides fair value to Range's public shareholders and whether Range's Board adequately protected shareholder interests in negotiating and approving the transaction.
Are You a RRC Shareholder?
If you own Range shares, Ademi LLP would like to hear from you about the proposed acquisition and your rights as a shareholder.
You may also contact Guri Ademi at [email protected] or toll-free at 866-264-3995.
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What Is Ademi LLP Investigating?
The exchange ratio and whether it adequately reflects Range's value and future prospects;
Substantial change-of-control benefits available to Range insiders in connection with the transaction;
Restrictions on competing transactions, including a significant termination penalty that may discourage another potential buyer from making a superior proposal; and
The conduct of Range's Board of Directors in negotiating and approving the transaction and whether the Board fulfilled its duties to public shareholders.
What Should RRC Shareholders Do?
Contact Ademi LLP to discuss your rights and our investigation. There is no cost or obligation to you.
