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June 26 (Reuters) - SpaceX (SPCX.O), opens new tab and internet provider Charter Communications (CHTR.O), opens new tab have held executive-level talks about partnering on a consumer mobile phone offering in the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing sources.
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SpaceX already offers direct-to-cell connectivity with T-Mobile in the U.S., providing supplemental coverage from space to extend internet access to remote areas.
Charter could run some of SpaceX's phone traffic through its ground-based internet infrastructure, the report said.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The companies did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment outside office hours.
SpaceX has told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, the Financial Times reported earlier on Friday, which could allow the Elon Musk-led company to compete directly with Verizon (VZ.N), opens new tab, AT&T (T.N), opens new tab and T-Mobile (TMUS.O), opens new tab.
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In the latest close session, Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR - Free Report) was up +2.89% at $62.93. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.24%.
Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 5.45% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 2.3%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.42%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Innovative Industrial Properties in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Innovative Industrial Properties to post earnings of $1.85 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 8.19%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $66.67 million, showing a 6.01% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $7.47 per share and a revenue of $269.85 million, representing changes of +3.18% and +1.46%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Innovative Industrial Properties. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Innovative Industrial Properties is currently a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Digging into valuation, Innovative Industrial Properties currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.18. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.22, which means Innovative Industrial Properties is trading at a discount to the group.
The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 80, placing it within the top 33% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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In the latest close session, Wells Fargo (WFC - Free Report) was down 1.04% at $83.86. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.24%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the biggest U.S. mortgage lender had gained 10.55% outpaced the Finance sector's gain of 2.3% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Wells Fargo in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 14, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.74, reflecting a 12.99% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $21.78 billion, up 4.58% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.87 per share and revenue of $87.83 billion, which would represent changes of +9.39% and +4.93%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Wells Fargo. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 2.23% upward. Wells Fargo presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Wells Fargo is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.34. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 13.63 for its industry.
One should further note that WFC currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.99. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. WFC's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.09 as of yesterday's close.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 107, this industry ranks in the top 44% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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In the latest trading session, Sony (SONY - Free Report) closed at $19.71, marking a +2.02% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
The stock of electronics and media company has fallen by 11.05% in the past month, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 2.34% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Sony in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.13, indicating a 38.1% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $17.99 billion, up 4.29% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $1.29 per share and a revenue of $78.98 billion, demonstrating changes of +13.16% and -4.73%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Sony. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Right now, Sony possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Sony is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.03. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 12.17.
It is also worth noting that SONY currently has a PEG ratio of 1.53. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Audio Video Production was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.53 at yesterday's closing price.
The Audio Video Production industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 177, positioning it in the bottom 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026. First Solar is a solar technology company that provides photovoltaic ("PV") solar energy solutions.
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The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Misled Investors Regarding its Financial Prospects
According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose that: (i) defendants had overstated First Solar's capacity to manage the impact of U.S. tariff policy on the Company's business; (ii) defendants understated the extent to which its responses to U.S. tariff policy, including the intentional underutilization of production facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam, and attempted relocation of production to the U.S., were likely to negatively impact First Solar's projected performance in the 2026 fiscal year; and (iii) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant time.
Plaintiff alleges that on January 7, 2026, Jefferies downgraded First Solar to Hold from Buy, noting that during 2025, the Company had lowered guidance, faced significant de-bookings and experienced margin compression through 2025. Jefferies also flagged that "[international] facilities remain a pain point while tariffs exist" and "underutilization at [international] facilities remains a concern." The Jefferies analyst also predicted that First Solar's deployment opportunities were likely to be more limited in 2026. On this news, First Solar's stock price fell $27.67 per share, or 10.29%, to close at $241.11 per share on January 7, 2026.
Then, on February 24, 2026, First Solar issued a press release "announc[ing] financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025." Among other items, First Solar announced earnings that missed expectations by a wide margin and issued lower-than-expected FY 2026 revenue guidance, citing customer headwinds such as permitting delays under the Trump administration. Following First Solar's announcement, Baird Research downgraded its stock to Neutral from Outperform, citing "several question marks in forward outlook". On this news, First Solar's stock price fell $33.09 per share, or 13.61%, to close at $210.12 per share on February 25, 2026.
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In the latest trading session, First Solar (FSLR - Free Report) closed at $239.07, marking a -3.85% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
Coming into today, shares of the largest U.S. solar company had lost 18.04% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector lost 8.57%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of First Solar will be of great interest to investors. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.85, indicating a 10.38% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.06 billion, down 3.31% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $17.61 per share and a revenue of $5.1 billion, representing changes of +23.93% and -2.21%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for First Solar. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. First Solar is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, First Solar is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.12. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 22.24.
We can additionally observe that FSLR currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.55. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Solar was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.99 at yesterday's closing price.
The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 169, putting it in the bottom 31% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
On June 26, 2026, First Solar Inc FSLR shares fell 3.9% today, bringing the current price to $239.07. The stock has experienced a challenging period, with a 52-week range of $149.54 to $320.95, reflecting a significant volatility in the market. The recent decline adds to a year-to-date drop of 8.5% and a notable 11.4% decrease over the past month.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $239.07 vs GF Value of $265.95, indicating a 10.1% undervaluation.GF Score™: 91/100, suggesting a strong overall assessment of the stock.Notable signal: Financial Strength scored 9/10, indicating a robust financial position. Is FSLR Overvalued or Undervalued? The current market price of First Solar Inc FSLR at $239.07 is below the GF Value™ estimate of $265.95, presenting a margin of safety of 10.1%. This undervaluation suggests that FSLR could offer an investment opportunity; however, potential investors should consider the broader market context and the company's recent performance. The GF Valuation label of "Modestly Undervalued" aligns with this assessment, indicating that while there is potential upside, caution is warranted due to market fluctuations and economic factors that could affect price performance.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given the current price is below GF Value™, it suggests that the market may not fully recognize the company's growth potential, but investors should carefully evaluate the risks associated with this opportunity.
How Does FSLR's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 15.4x 19.8x Forward P/E 13.8x N/A The current P/E (TTM) of 15.4x is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 19.8x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical averages. This analysis supports the GF Value™ verdict of undervaluation, suggesting that FSLR may be more attractively priced relative to its earnings potential than it has been in the past.
What Does FSLR's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 91 Financial Strength 9/10 Profitability 7/10 Growth 9/10 Valuation 9/10 Momentum 10/10 The GF Score™ of 91/100 indicates a strong overall performance, particularly in financial strength and momentum, where FSLR received scores of 9/10 and 10/10 respectively. These scores suggest that the company is not only financially sound but also experiencing positive price momentum. However, profitability, while still solid with a score of 7/10, appears to be the weakest area compared to the other metrics. Overall, FSLR demonstrates a robust position with considerable growth potential, enhancing its attractiveness as an investment.
What Are Insiders Doing with FSLR Stock? In the past three months, insiders have sold $11.8 million worth of FSLR stock, with no reported purchases. This selling activity could indicate a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the stock's near-term performance or could simply reflect personal financial decisions unrelated to the company's outlook. Such a trend may raise concerns for current and potential investors, as insider selling can sometimes be viewed as a negative signal.
What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis of GF Value™, First Solar Inc FSLR is currently undervalued. The margin of safety of 10.1% suggests a potential opportunity for investors. However, it is essential to consider the recent insider selling and market conditions before making any investment decisions.
For the complete analysis, visit the First Solar Inc FSLR stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is FSLR's GF Score™?
FSLR's GF Score™ is 91/100, indicating a strong overall assessment based on financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum.
Is FSLR overvalued or undervalued?
FSLR is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $265.95 compared to the current price of $239.07, reflecting a 10.1% undervaluation.
What is FSLR's P/E ratio?
FSLR's P/E (TTM) is 15.4x, which is 22% below its 5-year median P/E of 19.8x, indicating that the stock is trading at a lower valuation compared to its historical averages.
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In the latest close session, Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB - Free Report) was up +2.59% at $145.56. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.24%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had gained 5.49% outpaced the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 2.34% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Airbnb, Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.19, marking a 15.53% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.58 billion, up 15.69% from the prior-year quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $4.91 per share and revenue of $13.97 billion. These totals would mark changes of +21.84% and +14.16%, respectively, from last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Airbnb, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Airbnb, Inc. is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, Airbnb, Inc. is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 28.87. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 16.8 for its industry.
Also, we should mention that ABNB has a PEG ratio of 1.52. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The average PEG ratio for the Leisure and Recreation Services industry stood at 1.49 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Leisure and Recreation Services industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 182, this industry ranks in the bottom 26% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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In the latest close session, Duke Energy (DUK - Free Report) was up +1.01% at $128.40. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
The stock of electric utility has risen by 2.71% in the past month, leading the Utilities sector's gain of 1.12% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Duke Energy in its upcoming release. On that day, Duke Energy is projected to report earnings of $1.33 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 6.4%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $7.7 billion, indicating a 2.59% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.71 per share and revenue of $33.66 billion, which would represent changes of +6.34% and +4.43%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Duke Energy. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Duke Energy is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
In terms of valuation, Duke Energy is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.95. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.19.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, finds itself in the top 43% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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DaVita HealthCare (DVA - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $217.04, moving +1.72% from the previous trading session. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
Shares of the kidney dialysis provider have appreciated by 8.25% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Medical sector's gain of 4.42%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of DaVita HealthCare in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $4.01, showcasing a 35.93% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $3.53 billion, up 4.53% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $15.07 per share and revenue of $14.3 billion. These totals would mark changes of +39.8% and +4.78%, respectively, from last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for DaVita HealthCare should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. DaVita HealthCare is holding a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) right now.
Looking at valuation, DaVita HealthCare is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.16. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 19.05, so one might conclude that DaVita HealthCare is trading at a discount comparatively.
We can also see that DVA currently has a PEG ratio of 0.7. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.6 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare industry is part of the Medical sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 69, placing it within the top 29% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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In the latest trading session, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG - Free Report) closed at $404.27, marking a +1.14% move from the previous day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
The company's stock has dropped by 5.65% in the past month, falling short of the Medical sector's gain of 4.42% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.48, indicating a 13.24% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $2.81 billion, indicating a 15% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $10.41 per share and revenue of $11.72 billion. These totals would mark changes of +16.57% and +16.47%, respectively, from last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 38.4. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 24.67.
We can also see that ISRG currently has a PEG ratio of 2.68. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Medical - Instruments industry stood at 2.23 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Medical - Instruments industry is part of the Medical sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 153, finds itself in the bottom 38% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“GameStop” or the “Company”) today announced that, for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027 ("fiscal year 2026"), the Company currently expects to generate Adjusted EBITDA in excess of $600 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $345.4 million in fiscal year 2025.
GameStop's leadership team remains focused on advancing the proposed acquisition of eBay, Inc. ("eBay"). Additional materials regarding the proposed transaction are forthcoming.
A Current Report on Form 8-K furnishing the Company's fiscal year 2026 outlook has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is available at www.sec.gov and on the Company's investor relations website at investor.gamestop.com.
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND OTHER METRICS
As a supplement to the Company’s financial results presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), GameStop may use certain non-GAAP measures, including adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental financial measure of the Company’s performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. We believe that the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors in assessing our core operating performance, financial condition and results of operations. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income before income taxes, plus interest income, net and depreciation and amortization, excluding stock-based compensation, certain transformation costs (including severance and other costs), business divestitures, asset impairments, gain (loss) on digital assets and related receivables, unrealized gain (loss) on derivative assets, and other non-cash charges. Net income is the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Furthermore, non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool because they exclude some but not all items that affect the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Some of these limitations include:
certain items excluded from adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company’s financial performance, such as a company’s cost of capital and tax structure, results of operations or cash flows; adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and our computations of adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. We compensate for the limitations of adjusted EBITDA as analytical tools by reviewing the comparable GAAP financial measure, understanding the differences between the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures and incorporating these data points into our decision-making process. Adjusted EBITDA is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because adjusted EBITDA may be defined and determined differently by other companies in our industry, our definitions of this non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.
With regards to forward-looking guidance for adjusted EBITDA, we are not able to reconcile the forward-looking non-GAAP measure of adjusted EBITDA to the closest corresponding GAAP measure, net income, without unreasonable efforts because we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of certain significant items.
This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "pro forma," "seeks," "should," "will" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual developments, business decisions, outcomes and results may differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual developments, business decisions, outcomes and results to differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements: the performance of our business and our ability to generate earnings in line with our guidance; economic, social, and political conditions in the markets in which we operate; the competitive nature of the Company’s industry; the cyclicality of the video game industry; the Company’s dependence on the timely delivery of new and innovative products from its vendors; the impact of technological advances in the video game industry and related changes in consumer behavior on the Company’s sales; interruptions to the Company’s supply chain or the supply chain of our suppliers; the Company’s dependence on sales during the holiday selling season and on the popularity and sale of trading cards; the Company’s ability to obtain favorable terms from its current and future suppliers and service providers; the Company’s ability to anticipate, identify and react to trends in pop culture with regard to its sales of collectibles; the Company’s ability to maintain strong retail and ecommerce experiences for its customers; the Company’s ability to keep pace with changing industry technology and consumer preferences; how the Company incorporates artificial intelligence into workflows and processes, including customer-facing and operational activities, and challenges with properly managing its use; the Company’s ability to manage its profitability and cost reduction initiatives; the Company’s ability to complete its proposed acquisition of eBay Inc.; changes in senior management or the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the Company is highly dependent on the services of the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Cohen; if the grant of a 100% performance-based nonqualified stock option award (the “CEO Performance Award”) to Mr. Cohen is not approved by the Company’s stockholders or if the Company is unable to adequately incentivize Mr. Cohen to maintain his focus and priorities on the Company, the Company's ability to execute on its strategy and achieve its growth goals may be adversely impacted; the CEO Performance Award, if and to the extent the stock options associated become vested and are exercised, would result in dilution to the Company’s stockholders and could impact the Company’s stock price; potential damage to the Company’s reputation or customers' perception of the Company; the Company's ability, or the ability of the third parties with whom we work, to maintain the security of our information technology systems or data (including customer, associate or Company information); the Company's compliance with stringent and evolving laws and other obligations related to data privacy and security; occurrence of weather events, natural disasters, public health crises and other unexpected events; risks associated with inventory shrinkage; potential failure or inadequacy of the Company's computerized systems; the ability of the Company’s third party delivery services to deliver products to the Company’s retail locations, fulfillment centers and consumers and changes in the terms the Company has with such service providers; the ability and willingness of the Company’s vendors to provide marketing and merchandising support at historical or anticipated levels; restrictions on the Company’s ability to purchase and sell pre-owned products; the Company’s ability to renew or enter into new leases on favorable terms; unfavorable changes in the Company’s global tax rate; legislative actions; the Company’s ability to comply with federal, state, local and international laws and regulations and statutes; changes to tariff and import/export regulations; potential litigation and other legal proceedings; the value of the Company's investment holdings; concentration of the Company's investment portfolio into one or fewer holdings; the recognition of losses in a particular investment even if the Company has not sold the investment; the execution and timing of share repurchases, if any, under the share repurchase authorization; volatility in the Company’s stock price, including volatility due to potential short squeezes; continued high degrees of media coverage by third parties; the availability and future sales of substantial amounts of the Company’s Class A common stock; the issuance of common stock upon the exercise of the warrants declared as part of the October 7, 2025 distribution to the holders of record of the Company's Class A common stock and holders of the Convertible Notes, in the form of warrants to purchase shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), may depress our stock price; future issuance of additional warrants may adversely affect the market price of the Warrants and the market price of the Company’s common stock; the Warrants do not automatically exercise, and any Warrant that is not exercised prior to their expiration date will lose all financial value; fluctuations in the Company’s results of operations from quarter to quarter; the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flow to fund its operations; the $1.5 billion 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Convertible 2030 Notes") and $2,250.0 million 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 (the "Convertible 2032 Notes" and, collectively with the Convertible 2030 Notes, the "Convertible Notes") are the Company’s obligations only, and substantially all of our operations are conducted through, and a portion of our consolidated assets are held by, our subsidiaries; servicing the Convertible Notes requires a significant amount of cash, and the Company may not have sufficient cash flow from our business to make such payments, and we may incur additional indebtedness in the future; the Company’s ability to incur additional debt; risks associated with the Company’s investment in marketable, nonmarketable and interest-bearing securities, including the impact of such investments on Company’s financial results; the Company's investment policy permits investments in certain cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin and U.S. dollar-denominated stable coins, and to the extent the Company holds Bitcoin or U.S. dollar denominated stable coins, the Company will be exposed to certain risks associated with Bitcoin or stable coins, respectively; the Company’s derivative strategy can expose it to counterparty risk; and the Company’s ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements can be found in GameStop's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov or on the Company’s investor relations website (https://investor.gamestop.com). Forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release speak only as of the date of this Press Release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.
Preliminary Financial Information
We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All projected financial information in this Press Release is preliminary. These estimates are not a comprehensive statement of our financial position and results of operations. There is no assurance that the Company will achieve its forecasted results within the relevant period or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates as a result of actual quarter-end results, the completion of normal quarter-end accounting procedures and adjustments, including the execution of our internal control over financial reporting, the completion of the preparation and management’s review of our financial statements for the relevant period and the subsequent occurrence or identification of events prior to the filing of our financial results for the relevant period with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication relates to a business combination involving GameStop and eBay that has been proposed by GameStop (the “Proposed Transaction”). This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell or purchase, nor the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, any securities (or the solicitation of any proxy or vote with respect to any matter), nor shall there be any sale or purchase, issuance or other transfer of securities (or the solicitation of any proxy or other vote) with respect to the Proposed Transaction or otherwise in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Certain Information Regarding Participants
GameStop and its directors and certain of its executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Proposed Transaction, should the Proposed Transaction and any such solicitation occur. Information about the directors and executive officers of GameStop is set forth in GameStop’s definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT, which was filed with the SEC on May 22, 2026 (as supplemented from time to time, the “2026 Proxy Statement”), which is available here, including under the headings “Proposal 1: Election of Directors”, “Director Nomination Process”, “The Director Nominees”, “Director Nominee Qualifications and Experience”, “Biographies of Director Nominees”, “The Board of Directors”, “Corporate Governance”, “Director Compensation”, “Executive Officers”, “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation”, “Proposal No. 2: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation”, “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Offer Letters and Severance/Change in Control Benefits”, “Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation”, “Executive Compensation Tables”, “CEO Pay Ratio”, “Pay Versus Performance”, “Equity Grant Practices”, “Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans”, “Audit Committee Matters”, “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”, “Proposal 4: Approval of CEO Performance Award”, “Summary of the Proposed CEO Performance Award”, “Reasons for Approval of the CEO Performance Award”, “Market Capitalization Hurdles with Cumulative Performance EBITDA Hurdles Create Real Value for Stockholders”, “Background of the CEO Performance Award”, “Key Terms of the Proposed CEO Performance Award”, “Other Details Regarding the Proposed CEO Performance Award”, “The Compensation Committee’s Assessment of the CEO Performance Award”, “Practical Implications of the CEO Performance Award” and “Appendix A: CEO Performance Award Agreement”. To the extent holdings of such persons in the Company’s securities have changed since the amounts described in the 2026 Proxy Statement, such changes have been reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Additional information can also be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on March 24, 2026, which is available here.
As of the date hereof, GameStop directly beneficially owns 4,343,725 shares of common stock of eBay, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), and has further entered into the long-side of a series of American-style put/call option transactions (the “Put/Call Pairs”), expiring February 23, 2028, with an unaffiliated financial institution counterparty that provide economic exposure to a further 39,046,658 shares of Common Stock. The Put/Call Pairs were only settleable in cash until such time as GameStop provided the unaffiliated financial institution counterparty with reasonable evidence that all applicable filings had been made and any applicable waiting periods had expired or approvals had been received, as applicable, under the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act Condition”). On June 3, 2026, the HSR Act Condition was satisfied, and as a result, GameStop (in the case of the call portion of the Put/Call Pairs) and the unaffiliated financial institution counterparty (in the case of the put portion of the Put/Call Pairs) electing to settle the Put/Call Pairs now have the option, but not the obligation, to elect for physical settlement of the shares of Common Stock underlying such Put/Call Pairs in lieu of cash settlement. GameStop does not have voting power or dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock underlying such Put/Call Pairs unless and until such Put/Call Pairs are physically settled for Common Stock. On May 3, 2026, GameStop delivered to the board of directors of eBay a non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding Common Stock that it does not already own at a price of $125 per share of Common Stock, to be paid in a combination of cash and GameStop common stock. As a result of the foregoing, GameStop may be deemed to have direct or indirect interests with respect to eBay that are in addition to, or different from, those of other eBay shareholders.
Further information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in any proxy statement/prospectus and/or other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Transaction when they become available.
Disclaimer
Any information concerning eBay contained in this communication has been taken from, or based upon, publicly available information. Although GameStop does not have any information that would indicate that any information contained in this communication that has been taken from such documents is inaccurate or incomplete, GameStop does not take any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. To date, GameStop has not had access to the books and records of eBay.
GameStop logo is seen in this illustration taken September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
CompaniesJune 26 (Reuters) - GameStop (GME.N), opens new tab pledged on Friday to pursue its proposed takeover of eBay (EBAY.O), opens new tab, even after the e-commerce firm rejected an unsolicited cash-and-stock offer of about $56 billion from the videogame retailer.
The company also said in a short regulatory filing that this year's earnings will be strong, helping push up its stock price more than 2% in after-hours trading.
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen surprised Wall Street with the offer to buy eBay in May, arguing a combined company would be a bigger competitor to Amazon and saying he would run it. EBay rejected it the same month.
The company said it was holding firm on plans to buy eBay, a company roughly five times its size, but did not provide the details on Friday about its rationale and next steps.
GameStop said on Tuesday it would release additional materials regarding its plans for eBay this week, including a detailed presentation of the strategic rationale and operational plan for the combined company. On Friday, GameStop said, "additional materials regarding the proposed transaction are forthcoming."
An eBay spokesperson could not be immediately reached for comment.
The company said it expects to generate adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of more than $600 million in fiscal 2026, compared with $345.4 million reported in fiscal 2025.
Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru and Svea Herbst-Bayliss in New York; Editing by Anil D'Silva, Rod Nickel
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In the latest close session, APA (APA - Free Report) was down 1.23% at $33.01. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
The oil and natural gas producer's shares have seen a decrease of 8.51% over the last month, surpassing the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 8.57% and falling behind the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of APA in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.79, showcasing a 105.75% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.5 billion, indicating a 4.39% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $5.6 per share and a revenue of $9.29 billion, representing changes of +48.54% and +0.75%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for APA. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.79% higher within the past month. APA currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, APA is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 5.97. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 9.16.
The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 107, which puts it in the top 44% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.
Shares of Eli Lilly (LLY +7.51%) climbed to a record high on Friday, following several promising developments for the medicine maker.
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Progress in oncology The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use issued a positive opinion for Eli Lilly's cancer drug, Jaypirca.
In clinical trials, the healthcare giant's once-daily oral prescription medicine produced encouraging results in treating adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) across all lines of therapy.
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CLL is a common type of leukemia in adults, with approximately 100,000 cases annually worldwide.
The positive opinion bodes well for regulatory approval. The European Commission is expected to issue a final decision within the next two months.
A massive new market for weight loss medicines Eli Lilly also announced that its popular obesity drugs, Zepbound and Foundayo, will be available via the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program beginning July 1 for as little as $50 per month.
The news marks a milestone for weight management medications, which until now were not broadly covered by the federal health insurance program.
Eli Lilly estimates that roughly 20 million Medicare patients could meet clinical criteria for obesity drugs.
"For many, this will be the first time obesity treatment has been within reach," Eli Lilly executive Ilya Yuffa said.
Joe Tenebruso has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Eli Lilly. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) closed at $285.43 in the latest trading session, marking a -8.46% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.09%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.24%.
Coming into today, shares of the chipmaker had lost 1.31% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 2.81%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.42%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Texas Instruments in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.9, showcasing a 34.75% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $5.22 billion, reflecting a 17.39% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $7.66 per share and a revenue of $20.76 billion, demonstrating changes of +40.55% and +17.38%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Texas Instruments. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Texas Instruments presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
With respect to valuation, Texas Instruments is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 40.68. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 63.86, which means Texas Instruments is trading at a discount to the group.
Also, we should mention that TXN has a PEG ratio of 1.56. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Semiconductor - General industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.99.
The Semiconductor - General industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 24, positioning it in the top 10% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.
ServiceNow (NOW +10.34%) gained 9.9% on Friday despite both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite finishing in the red.
Shares of the AI software-as-a-service (SaaS) operator got a lift from the announcement of an expanded partnership with HCLTech and Alphabet's Google, as well as a broader bounce in software stocks.
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ServiceNow expands its AI partnership with Google and HCLTech On June 25, HCLTech -- the Indian IT giant -- announced an expanded partnership with Alphabet's Google Cloud and ServiceNow to put AI "agents" -- software that carries out tasks on its own -- into service.
Why software stocks are bouncing back High-priced software stocks have been hammered over the past year after investors jumped ship, believing general-use AI models like ChatGPT or Claude could soon replace the need for specific software from companies like ServiceNow.
Those fears have largely subsided, and after a massive run in AI infrastructure stocks, investors have been rotating back into software.
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Is ServiceNow stock a buy? ServiceNow has announced a string of big AI partnerships recently with companies like IBM, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Its subscription revenue grew 22% last quarter, and the company raised its outlook.
I tend to agree that fears of AI eating software's lunch have been overblown, and while the stock isn't cheap, I think it's a buy at this price.
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HomeIndustriesSoftwareTech StocksTech StocksOracle’s stock missed out on the broader software rally, as the company is tied to OpenAI’s success through its cloud-infrastructure businessJune 26, 2026, 6:09 p.m. ET
Numerous software stocks were standout performers on Friday, as investors dumped chip stocks and assessed the implications of OpenAI’s reported struggles.
On Thursday, the New York Times reported that OpenAI may hold off on an initial public offering until next year, partly due to financial challenges. The report offered a sign that artificial intelligence might not be the death sentence for software that it’s been feared by some to be.
On June 26, 2026, Reliance Inc (RS) shares fell 4.9% to a current price of $385.78. This decline comes amid a 52-week trading range of $260.31 to $419.83, refle
Shares of chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA 1.42%) have been the purest way to bet on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. So when one of its largest customers shows up with a chip of its own, investors pay attention.
On June 24, OpenAI and Broadcom (AVGO 3.39%) pulled the wrapper off Jalapeño, OpenAI's first custom AI chip. Designed by the maker of ChatGPT and built with Broadcom, it's the first piece of a sweeping plan the two unveiled last fall to deploy 10 gigawatts of OpenAI-designed accelerators between the second half of 2026 and the end of 2029. Headlines billed it as a direct strike at Nvidia.
So should Nvidia investors be worried? A measured yes -- but probably less than the headlines suggest.
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The custom-chip threat is real Broadcom's custom-silicon business is booming, and the numbers are hard to ignore.
In its fiscal second quarter of 2026 (the period ended May 3, 2026), Broadcom's AI semiconductor revenue jumped 143% year over year to $10.8 billion. The pipeline behind that looks even bigger: management said the company booked more than $30 billion of AI orders during the quarter alone.
And the company isn't shy about where this is heading. Broadcom reaffirmed that its AI chip revenue should exceed $100 billion in fiscal 2027 -- about double what it expects this year.
"Demand for XPUs and networking is simply insatiable," said Broadcom CEO Hock Tan in the company's fiscal second-quarter earnings call (XPU is Broadcom's label for the custom accelerators it co-designs with customers).
And OpenAI isn't the only major customer on that list.
Broadcom also designs custom chips for a short roster of large buyers that includes Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms. The build-versus-buy calculation is playing out across nearly every deep-pocketed buyer of AI computing -- each has reason to design silicon tuned to its own workloads and to lean less on Nvidia's pricey graphics processing units (GPUs). Over time, this could pressure a critical element of the bull case: Nvidia's pricing power, and the gross margin of about 75% it protects.
Why Nvidia is still in a different league Yet for all that momentum, Nvidia plays on another scale entirely.
In its fiscal first quarter of 2027 (the period ended April 26, 2026), Nvidia's revenue rose 85% year over year to $81.6 billion, with data center revenue up 92% to $75.2 billion. In other words, Nvidia sells more AI hardware in a single quarter than Broadcom expects to generate from its AI chip business over an entire year.
And scale isn't the only gap.
Jalapeño is an application-specific chip built for inference -- the step where a trained model answers a query -- and was taped out in about nine months. Chips like it can be cheaper and more power-efficient for a narrow set of jobs, but they're far less flexible than Nvidia's general-purpose processors and don't support CUDA, the software layer that keeps developers anchored to Nvidia. A custom inference chip is also additive as much as it is competitive: it absorbs a slice of OpenAI's inference workload while training, and much of the rest still runs on Nvidia.
Then there's the size of the pie. Nvidia guided for fiscal second-quarter revenue of $91 billion, up from $81.6 billion -- a sign demand is still expanding faster than any one competitor can absorb. When the market is growing this fast, custom silicon and Nvidia's chips can both win. The question is how the spoils get divided over time, not whether Nvidia keeps growing.
That backdrop also makes the stock look less stretched. At about $194 as of this writing, Nvidia trades at about 22 times forward earnings -- well off the nosebleed multiples it carried a year ago, suggesting the market has already baked in some erosion of its dominance.
Broadcom, by contrast, fetches a forward price-to-earnings ratio in the low 30s. So the enthusiasm for custom silicon is hardly a secret.
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So, should Nvidia investors be worried?
It's worth watching. Custom chips from Broadcom and its customers are notable: not only are they performant, but they're also scaling quickly and will likely chip away at Nvidia's pricing power as the AI build-out matures. But "chip away" is the important phrase to note here. Nvidia's lead in performance, software, and sheer scale is still enormous, and the spending wave is growing at a breakneck pace. The larger near-term risk to the stock is arguably simply a shift in AI sentiment, not a homegrown chip from a customer that still buys Nvidia hardware.
For now, Nvidia's moat is narrowing at the edges -- not closing.
Pan American Silver (PAAS - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $45.45, moving +1.02% from the previous trading session. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.05% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.24%.
The silver mining company's stock has dropped by 18.44% in the past month, falling short of the Basic Materials sector's loss of 2.52% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Pan American Silver will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.03, marking a 139.53% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.25 billion, indicating a 53.56% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.47 per share and a revenue of $5.04 billion, signifying shifts of +75.98% and +39.17%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Pan American Silver. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 3.93% downward. Right now, Pan American Silver possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, Pan American Silver currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 10.06. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 10.1 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that PAAS has a PEG ratio of 0.37. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The Mining - Silver industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 0.37 as of yesterday's close.
The Mining - Silver industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 93, putting it in the top 39% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest close session, Tyson Foods (TSN - Free Report) was up +1.3% at $58.55. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.24%.
The meat producer's stock has dropped by 6.77% in the past month, falling short of the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.16% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Tyson Foods in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 3, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Tyson Foods to post earnings of $1.04 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 14.29%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $14.29 billion, showing a 2.89% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $4.16 per share and revenue of $56.83 billion, indicating changes of +0.97% and +4.38%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Tyson Foods. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
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The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.54% increase. Tyson Foods is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Investors should also note Tyson Foods's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 13.88. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 11.4, so one might conclude that Tyson Foods is trading at a premium comparatively.
It's also important to note that TSN currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.17. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Food - Meat Products industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.12 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Food - Meat Products industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 70, positioning it in the top 29% of all 250+ industries.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) faces a securities class action lawsuit after its April 30, 2026 Q1 2026 report indicating a surprisingly large sequential decline in daily active users (“DAUs”) tempered by its age-check rollout. The news drove the price of Roblox shares down $10.13 (-18%) the next trading day and erased over $6.7 billion from the company’s market capitalization.
The lawsuit seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Roblox common stock between October 30, 2025 and April 30, 2026.
National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman is investigating the legal claims that Roblox and its co-defendants violated the federal securities laws. The firm encourages Roblox investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now.
Class Period: Oct. 30, 2025 – Apr. 30, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Aug. 7, 2026
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844-916-0895
Roblox Corporation (RBLX) Securities Class Action:
The primary focus of the litigation is on the propriety of Roblox’s disclosures about the impact on its business and prospects of the age-check verification rollout aimed at increasing safety within certain social features on its platform. The rollout began in November 2025.
Throughout the Class Period, Roblox has characterized its rollout as the “gold standard” intended to be implemented with “no friction.” The company has also touted its high year-over-year DAU growth and related revenue and bookings growth.
As recently as February 5, 2026, during Roblox’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO David Baszucki responded to an analyst’s question about additional detail about the age-check rollout, assuring investors that “[w]e’re very excited and proud of the way our age verification rollout has gone” and “we found so many other opportunities for optimization that I’m very pleased and happy about the way the rollout has gone.”
The complaint alleges that Roblox made false and misleading statements while failing to disclose important information to investors about the true state of the company’s growth potential. More specifically, the complaint alleges that Roblox would see significant growth slowdown as enrollments in its age-check rollout would quickly taper, compounding the resulting slowdown in on-line platform communication and resulting in app store rating reductions and a swift reduction in organic growth.
The truth entered the market on April 30, 2026. That day, Roblox reported its Q1 2026 financial results, revealed a steep deceleration in year-over-year and sequential DAU growth, slashed its 2026 revenue guidance (reflecting ongoing shrinkage in DAU growth), and severely cut its 2026 bookings growth midpoint from 24% to just 10%.
The company blamed its adverse situation on just 51% of Roblox global DAUs having age checked and further revealed that “as a result of age check […] we have seen a reduction in app store ratings, and we believe this may be contributing to a reduction in organic sign-ups that typically flow from app stores.” Roblox also said its lowered prospects are the result of “continued friction” resulting from the age-check rollout.
“We’re focused on when Roblox and its management knew of the adverse consequences of the age-check rollout and whether they intentionally misled investors,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.
If you invested in Roblox and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now.
If you’d like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the Roblox case and the firm’s investigation, read more.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Roblox should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] .
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) between October 30, 2025 and April 30, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 7, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Roblox 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.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Roblox class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/roblox-corporation-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 7, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Roblox's organic growth potential; notably, that Roblox would see a significant slowdown in its growth rates as enrollment in the age verification rollout would quickly taper, compounding the resulting slowdown in on-platform communication, resulting in app store rating reductions and a swift reduction in organic growth. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Roblox class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/roblox-corporation-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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In the latest trading session, NXP Semiconductors (NXPI - Free Report) closed at $277.02, marking a -7.24% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.24%.
The chipmaker's stock has dropped by 9.58% in the past month, falling short of the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.81% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of NXP Semiconductors in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on July 28, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $3.54, reflecting a 30.15% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $3.47 billion, indicating a 18.48% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $14.79 per share and revenue of $14.03 billion. These totals would mark changes of +25.23% and +14.32%, respectively, from last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for NXP Semiconductors should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Right now, NXP Semiconductors possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at valuation, NXP Semiconductors is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.2. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 59.79 for its industry.
It is also worth noting that NXPI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.98. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. NXPI's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.12 as of yesterday's close.
The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 4, positioning it in the top 2% of all 250+ industries.
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V.F. (VFC - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $17.37, moving +2.42% from the previous trading session. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.05% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.24%.
Heading into today, shares of the maker of brands such as Vans, North Face and Timberland had lost 5.41% over the past month, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 2.34% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of V.F. in its upcoming release. On that day, V.F. is projected to report earnings of -$0.22 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 8.33%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $1.68 billion, indicating a 4.85% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.1 per share and revenue of $9.52 billion, which would represent changes of +34.15% and -0.88%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for V.F. should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 3.13% lower. At present, V.F. boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, V.F. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.42. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 15.39 of its industry.
One should further note that VFC currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.37. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Textile - Apparel stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.14 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Textile - Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 154, which puts it in the bottom 37% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest close session, Nucor (NUE - Free Report) was down 3.66% at $239.78. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
Coming into today, shares of the steel company had lost 0.16% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector lost 2.52%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.42%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Nucor in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Nucor is projected to report earnings of $4.35 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 67.31%. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $9.87 billion, indicating a 16.71% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $17 per share and revenue of $38.34 billion. These totals would mark changes of +120.49% and +17.99%, respectively, from last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Nucor. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 10.23% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Currently, Nucor is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Nucor has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.64 right now. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 13.59, so one might conclude that Nucor is trading at a premium comparatively.
It's also important to note that NUE currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.59. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Steel - Producers industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.46.
The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 29, this industry ranks in the top 12% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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In the latest trading session, Strategy (MSTR - Free Report) closed at $81.92, marking a -4% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.05% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
Heading into today, shares of the business software company had lost 43.73% over the past month, lagging the Finance sector's gain of 2.3% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Strategy in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $52.04, indicating a 59.63% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $126.95 million, up 10.88% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $116.7 per share and a revenue of $503.9 million, demonstrating changes of +866.25% and +5.59%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Strategy. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Strategy is currently a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Digging into valuation, Strategy currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 0.73. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 11.12, which means Strategy is trading at a discount to the group.
The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, finds itself in the top 43% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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Annaly Capital Management (NLY - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $22.95, moving +1.73% from the previous trading session. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.05% loss on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.09%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.24%.
Shares of the real estate investment trust witnessed a gain of 4.44% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Finance sector with its gain of 2.3%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Annaly Capital Management in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.74, marking a 1.37% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $488 million, indicating a 78.62% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.98 per share and revenue of $1.93 billion, which would represent changes of +2.05% and +69.62%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Annaly Capital Management. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. As of now, Annaly Capital Management holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Annaly Capital Management has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.58 right now. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 8.69 for its industry.
One should further note that NLY currently holds a PEG ratio of 6.89. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. NLY's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.38 as of yesterday's close.
The REIT and Equity Trust industry is part of the Finance sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 209, putting it in the bottom 15% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest trading session, Southern Copper (SCCO - Free Report) closed at $171.26, marking a -1.99% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.05% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
Shares of the miner have depreciated by 10.34% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's loss of 2.52%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Southern Copper will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.9, reflecting a 55.74% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $4.26 billion, up 39.64% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $7.62 per share and revenue of $16.69 billion. These totals would mark changes of +45.42% and +24.4%, respectively, from last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Southern Copper. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 9.96% upward. Southern Copper is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Southern Copper is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 22.95. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 23.75.
One should further note that SCCO currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.57. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Mining - Non Ferrous industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.32.
The Mining - Non Ferrous industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 107, which puts it in the top 44% of all 250+ industries.
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Plug Power (PLUG - Free Report) closed at $2.54 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.17% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.05% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
The stock of alternative energy company has fallen by 37.62% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.81% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Plug Power will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at -$0.08, signifying a 50.00% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $166.69 million, indicating a 4.18% downward movement from the same quarter last year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of -$0.35 per share and revenue of $812.47 million, indicating changes of +75.35% and +14.45%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Plug Power. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
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The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 54, which puts it in the top 23% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest close session, Ares Capital (ARCC - Free Report) was up +1.11% at $18.19. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.05% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.24%.
Shares of the private equity firm have depreciated by 4.36% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Finance sector's gain of 2.3%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Ares Capital in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.47, down 6% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $776.52 million, indicating a 4.23% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.91 per share and revenue of $3.14 billion, indicating changes of -4.98% and +2.98%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Ares Capital. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
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With respect to valuation, Ares Capital is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.43. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 7.92.
The Financial - SBIC & Commercial Industry industry is part of the Finance sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 211, placing it within the bottom 14% of over 250 industries.
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On June 26, 2026, T. Rowe Price Group Inc (TROW) shares rose 3.7% to a current price of $110.27, moving within a 52-week range of $85.22 to $118.22. The recent
Cardinal Health (CAH - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $237.92, demonstrating a +1.35% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
The prescription drug distributor's stock has climbed by 17.46% in the past month, exceeding the Medical sector's gain of 4.42% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Cardinal Health will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.41, showcasing a 15.87% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $65.61 billion, reflecting a 9.06% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $10.76 per share and a revenue of $256.24 billion, representing changes of +30.58% and +15.12%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Cardinal Health should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
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The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. As of now, Cardinal Health holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
From a valuation perspective, Cardinal Health is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.81. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 16.16 of its industry.
It's also important to note that CAH currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.28. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. As the market closed yesterday, the Medical - Dental Supplies industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.7.
The Medical - Dental Supplies industry is part of the Medical sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 83, putting it in the top 35% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest trading session, Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST - Free Report) closed at $33.66, marking a +2.09% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 0.86% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 2.3%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.42%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Upstart Holdings, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Upstart Holdings, Inc. is projected to report earnings of $0.55 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 52.78%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $354.89 million, up 37.93% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $2.27 per share and revenue of $1.43 billion, indicating changes of +30.46% and +36.53%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Upstart Holdings, Inc. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Right now, Upstart Holdings, Inc. possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, Upstart Holdings, Inc. is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.55. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 11.12, which means Upstart Holdings, Inc. is trading at a premium to the group.
We can also see that UPST currently has a PEG ratio of 0.35. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.05 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry is part of the Finance sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, placing it within the top 43% of over 250 industries.
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Sirius XM (SIRI - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $28.35, demonstrating a +2.13% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
Shares of the satellite radio company witnessed a loss of 7.06% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its loss of 2.34%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Sirius XM in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Sirius XM is projected to report earnings of $0.78 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 36.84%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.14 billion, indicating a 0.11% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $3.1 per share and a revenue of $8.56 billion, representing changes of -2.82% and +0.02%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Sirius XM should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
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The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Sirius XM presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, Sirius XM is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.94. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 12.1 for its industry.
One should further note that SIRI currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.6. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Broadcast Radio and Television was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.01 at yesterday's closing price.
The Broadcast Radio and Television industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 107, placing it within the top 44% of over 250 industries.
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Zoetis (ZTS - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $76.09, demonstrating a -2.22% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
Shares of the animal health company witnessed a loss of 0.57% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Medical sector with its gain of 4.42%, and outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Zoetis in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on August 6, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.85, up 5.11% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.49 billion, indicating a 1.39% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.91 per share and a revenue of $9.75 billion, demonstrating changes of +7.8% and +2.96%, respectively, from the preceding year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Zoetis. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
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The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.13% higher. Currently, Zoetis is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
In terms of valuation, Zoetis is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.26. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 17.02.
Meanwhile, ZTS's PEG ratio is currently 1.21. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Medical - Drugs industry stood at 1.69 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Medical - Drugs industry is part of the Medical sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, finds itself in the top 43% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest close session, Western Digital (WDC - Free Report) was down 13.17% at $586.45. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.05% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
The stock of maker of hard drives for businesses and personal computers has risen by 27.15% in the past month, leading the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.81% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Western Digital in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $3.32, indicating a 100% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $3.7 billion, showing a 42.21% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $10.05 per share and a revenue of $12.87 billion, indicating changes of +103.85% and -3.11%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Western Digital. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
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The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.37% upward. Currently, Western Digital is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
With respect to valuation, Western Digital is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 67.2. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 26.49 of its industry.
The Computer- Storage Devices industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 6, placing it within the top 3% of over 250 industries.
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In the latest close session, Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) was up +2.99% at $171.48. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
The stock of company has fallen by 13.21% in the past month, lagging the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 8.58% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Toyota Motor Corporation will be of great interest to investors.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $21.11 per share and revenue of $325.63 billion, indicating changes of +7.65% and -3.2%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Toyota Motor Corporation. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
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Investors should also note Toyota Motor Corporation's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 7.89. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 10.11.
The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, which puts it in the bottom 35% of all 250+ industries.
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Steel Dynamics (STLD - Free Report) closed at $245.49 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.2% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
The steel producer and metals recycler's shares have seen a decrease of 3.74% over the last month, not keeping up with the Basic Materials sector's loss of 2.52% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Steel Dynamics in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of $3.66, up 82.09% from the prior-year quarter. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $5.46 billion, reflecting a 19.53% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $16.78 per share and a revenue of $22.32 billion, signifying shifts of +110.01% and +22.82%, respectively, from the last year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Steel Dynamics. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 10.75% increase. Steel Dynamics presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
From a valuation perspective, Steel Dynamics is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.95. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 13.59.
It's also important to note that STLD currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.49. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Steel - Producers industry stood at 0.46 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 29, which puts it in the top 12% of all 250+ industries.
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Array Technologies, Inc. (ARRY - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $7.12, demonstrating a -7.41% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.05% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.24%.
Heading into today, shares of the company had lost 16.96% over the past month, lagging the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 8.57% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Array Technologies, Inc. will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.1, marking a 60% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $323.09 million, down 10.81% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $0.72 per share and a revenue of $1.45 billion, demonstrating changes of +7.46% and +12.72%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Array Technologies, Inc. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
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The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Array Technologies, Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, Array Technologies, Inc. is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.7. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 22.24.
Investors should also note that ARRY has a PEG ratio of 0.94 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. ARRY's industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.99 as of yesterday's close.
The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 169, placing it within the bottom 31% of over 250 industries.
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Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $22.60, demonstrating a -1.22% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.24%.
The online daily deal service's shares have seen an increase of 7.92% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 7.87% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Groupon in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of -$0.07, down 115.22% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $127.42 million, up 1.37% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.16 per share and revenue of $519.48 million, which would represent changes of +92.23% and +4.23%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Groupon. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
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The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 840% lower within the past month. As of now, Groupon holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, placing it within the bottom 39% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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VICI Properties (VICI) and NexPoint Residential (NXRT) are high-quality REITs trading at deep discounts despite strong fundamentals and sector headwinds clearing. VICI trades at 11x forward AFFO, with stable, long-term leases and resilient cash flow, even as 70% of its tenant base changes hands. NXRT, trading at 65% of NAV and 11x AFFO, is poised for AFFO/share growth as sunbelt supply peaks and leasing, expenses, and retention improve.
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI - Free Report) closed at $27.21 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.56% move from the prior day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
Coming into today, shares of the company had lost 6.35% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 2.3%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.42%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of VICI Properties Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 29, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.62, indicating a 3.33% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.04 billion, up 3.62% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $2.46 per share and revenue of $4.18 billion, which would represent changes of +3.36% and +4.29%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for VICI Properties Inc. should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
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The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. VICI Properties Inc. is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.
Looking at its valuation, VICI Properties Inc. is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 10.78. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 13.22, so one might conclude that VICI Properties Inc. is trading at a discount comparatively.
The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 80, this industry ranks in the top 33% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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In the latest close session, Southern Co. (SO - Free Report) was up +1.3% at $97.16. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
The power company's shares have seen an increase of 3.66% over the last month, surpassing the Utilities sector's gain of 1.12% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The upcoming earnings release of Southern Co. will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 30, 2026. On that day, Southern Co. is projected to report earnings of $1.01 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 10.99%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $7.39 billion, up 5.94% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.58 per share and a revenue of $31.36 billion, representing changes of +6.51% and +6.1%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Southern Co. should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Southern Co. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Southern Co. has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.95 right now. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 18.19, which means Southern Co. is trading at a premium to the group.
Also, we should mention that SO has a PEG ratio of 2.9. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Utility - Electric Power industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.79.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, placing it within the top 43% of over 250 industries.
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Portfolio changes position the company to better serve customers and support long-term growth
, /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a leader in sustainable packaging, today announced strategic actions that aim to optimize its network, focus investments on the highest-value opportunities and better serve customers across North America. As a result, the company plans to cease its preprint operations at its Richwood, KY facility, and close its Aurora, IL sheet plant and converting plants in Elk Grove, CA and Barrington, NJ by the end of the third quarter 2026.
The decision reflects International Paper's ongoing strategy to strengthen its cost position, increase capacity, and provide customers with the highest quality sustainable packaging solutions.
"These are difficult but necessary decisions that strengthen our network, focus investments where they create the greatest value and position International Paper to better serve customers and compete for the long term. We are grateful to the employees affected and are committed to supporting them through this transition and ensuring a seamless experience for our customers," said Tom Hamic, Executive Vice President and President, Packaging Solutions North America, International Paper.
International Paper will support impacted employees with outplacement assistance, severance and benefits. The company expects to transition affected customers to other facilities within each region to ensure continuity of supply.
About International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC)
International Paper creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
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NRG Energy (NRG - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $149.36, moving +1.53% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.24%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the power company had gained 6.99% outpaced the Utilities sector's gain of 1.12% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
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In the latest close session, Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG - Free Report) was down 1.74% at $264.02. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.24%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had lost 6.15% was narrower than the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 8.57% and lagged the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Constellation Energy Corporation in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.24, indicating a 17.28% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $9.07 billion, reflecting a 48.62% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
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In the latest close session, Axcelis Technologies (ACLS - Free Report) was down 4.13% at $173.23. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.24%.
Coming into today, shares of the semiconductor services company had gained 16.17% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 2.81%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.42%.
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