In the latest trading session, Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY - Free Report) closed at $4.46, marking a -2.83% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.46%.
Shares of the company witnessed a loss of 17.3% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Medical sector with its gain of 2.92%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Tilray Brands, Inc. in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Tilray Brands, Inc. to post earnings of -$0.01 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 105%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $268.17 million, reflecting a 19.43% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.58 per share and revenue of $885.3 million, which would represent changes of -680% and +7.79%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Tilray Brands, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature 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. 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, 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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Tilray Brands, Inc. is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The Medical - Products industry is part of the Medical sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, placing it within the bottom 35% of over 250 industries.
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Congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is one of the most followed members of Congress when it comes to her disclosed stock and options trades. Here’s a look at the trades disclosed by Pelosi since the start of 2025 and the names added to her portfolio.
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Nancy Pelosi’s New Stock PicksSince the start of 2025, here are the stocks that Pelosi has disclosed buying shares or options, including the most recently disclosed options purchased this month.
Pelosi’s trading activity can be tracked on the Benzinga Government Trades page.
The three Magnificent Seven stocks are Amazon, Nvidia and Alphabet.
Pelosi’s Trading ActivityPelosi’s spouse, venture capitalist Paul Pelosi, is likely the one overseeing the investment decisions.
Pelosi’s husband has a history of buying call options that are in the money and have expiration dates of a year from the purchase date. He later exercises the options into common stock.
Investments are often made in the technology sector, favoring large-cap names.
Pelosi’s investments are made on a large scale. Transactions are often in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and sometimes in the millions.
The stocks above represent a portion of the current investment portfolio and the stocks held by the Pelosis, with a focus on the most recent investments.
Pelosi has made total stock and options transactions of $8.88 million in 2026, which is down from $48.6 million in transactions in 2025 and $39.2 million in 2024, according to data from Quiver Quantitative.
So far, 2026 includes nearly all buying of options and stocks. The past two years have seen more sales than buys by dollar volume.
Pelosi is not running for re-election in the 2026 election. That means she will no longer have to disclose her stock and options transactions starting in January 2027. This means this could be one of the last disclosures from Pelosi.
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Restaurant management and payments platform MarginEdge has launched a commercial card designed specifically for restaurants.
The new MarginEdge Commercial Charge Mastercard is now available as a physical card and will soon be offered in a digital version, the company said in a Wednesday (June 24) press release.
The card is purpose-built to replace the petty cash, shared cards and paper checks that restaurants often use for everyday expenses. It streamlines this ad hoc spending, gives restaurant operators greater control over purchases and visibility into spending, and is integrated with the MarginEdge platform, according to the release.
MarginEdge CEO Bo Davis said in the release that he has been using the card in his own restaurant, Wasabi, for months and has found that it solves the challenges of lost receipts, on-the-fly purchases and delayed reconciliation of card spend.
“The team can make purchases without worrying about receipts, and I can see what’s being spent in real time, which just wasn’t possible before,” Davis said. “Having all expenses in MarginEdge makes our cost control even stronger.”
The MarginEdge Commercial Charge Mastercard provides real-time visibility into every purchase, empowers employees to make necessary purchasing decisions, identifies spending patterns, flags out-of-policy purchases, and automatically connects purchases to MarginEdge workflows, according to the release.
In addition, cardholders can use the MarginEdge platform to issue new cards, cancel cards and set spend limits for team members. The ability to create a virtual card will be launched soon, per the release.
Mary Beth Livengood, executive vice president, corporate solutions, North America at Mastercard, said in the release that restaurant operators are looking for better ways to manage spending.
“By leveraging Mastercard’s network, MarginEdge is helping bring greater control and visibility into day-to-day payments for an industry that has traditionally relied on manual processes,” Livengood said.
The PYMNTS Intelligence and Mastercard collaboration “Ready for Change: Why Nearly Half of SMBs Want to Ditch Cash and Checks“ found that cash and checks still play an outsized role in the day-to-day operations of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), especially for supplier and vendor payments, but many SMBs want simpler, more modern options that let them run their businesses with more control and fewer headaches.
The report found that business credit cards and modern digital payment methods offer better visibility into spending, more flexibility in timing and stronger protections that reduce operational risk.
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Jennifer Piepszak, Marianne Lake, and Mary Erdoes were all seen as contenders to succeed Jamie Dimon. BII; Getty Images Less than two years ago, it seemed reasonably likely that a woman would be the next person to lead JPMorgan. As of Thursday, that seems a very slim possibility.
JPMorgan named Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh, current co-heads of the bank's commercial and investment bank, as co-presidents, setting them up as the frontrunners to succeed longtime CEO Jamie Dimon. Their promotions, the bank said in a press release, "are part of the Board's ongoing succession planning process."
Petno and Rohrbaugh were among a handful of powerhouse candidates poised to succeed Dimon, including Jennifer Piepszak, chief operating officer, Marianne Lake, CEO of the commercial bank, and Mary Erdoes, CEO of asset and wealth management.
How, in a mere 18 months, did the field narrow from predominantly women to all male?
Dimon has led JPMorgan since 2006, and his leadership during the 2008 financial crisis cemented his status as one of the most trusted figures on the Street. Yet he celebrated his 70th birthday this year, and questions about who would fill his shoes have circled for more than a decade.
When Dimon underwent treatment for throat cancer in 2014, the Wall Street Journal reported that Erdoes was among the top two contenders to take over, should there be an immediate leadership change. Lake was also listed among the longer-term succession candidates.
Come 2020, Citi announced that Jane Fraser would become its CEO, making her the first woman to lead a major US bank. When The New York Times published an article speculating which women might follow in Fraser's footsteps, Lake and Piepszak were at the top of the list.
Five years later, Piepszak became JPMorgan's chief operating officer, a promotion that, on its face, would have made her the most likely to succeed Dimon. Yet she said she had no interest in the job, effectively taking herself out of the race.
And on Thursday, Lake did something similar by announcing her retirement after more than 25 years at the firm. That leaves Erdoes, whose position remains unchanged, according to the release. She wasn't mentioned in the part of the announcement explicitly about succession, and her name only came up in the last paragraph of the press release.
Though Lake's departure refigures the race's dynamics, it's not entirely surprising that Rohrbaugh and Petno emerged as front-runners. Erdoes, for one, runs a much smaller business than the two of them — in the first quarter of this year, the commercial and investment bank generated $9 billion in net income, compared with $1.8 billion in asset and wealth management.
Her name came up in headlines about Jeffrey Epstein earlier this year, as the two exchanged emails when she was one of his primary contacts at the bank. There's no indication that her communications with Epstein have had any bearing on the succession race, and JPMorgan declined to comment on the matter.
Even with Thursday's announcement, women are still embedded in JPMorgan's innermost inner circle — seven of the people on the thirteen-person operating committee are women.
Despite the rise of the girlboss, it remains difficult for women to reach the highest echelons of Wall Street, still seen in many ways as a, if not the, boys' club. Last year, David Solomon, the CEO of Goldman Sachs, said the bank hadn't made enough progress in elevating women to leadership roles. It appears that Fraser will remain the only woman leading a major US firm for the foreseeable future.
Dimon is uniquely embedded as a Wall Street leader, since investors laud his performance. Analysts from Bank of America said in a note that Lake's retirement suggests Dimon will remain CEO for several more years.
"While the departure of Lake — widely regarded in the industry as one of the best banking executives — is a loss no doubt, we believe the implication that the move indicates several more years of Dimon as CEO is a far bigger positive," the note read.
Wells Fargo banking analyst Mike Mayo, meanwhile, said he was "surprised and puzzled" to see Lake — a "star executive" — depart. But that's one cost of having a CEO as successful and long-tenured as Dimon.
The flip side is that JPMorgan "manufactures CEOs," Mayo said. "The next Marianne Lake is probably being groomed."
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Procter & Gamble (PG - Free Report) closed at $148.50 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.33% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
Heading into today, shares of the world's largest consumer products maker had gained 3.08% over the past month, outpacing the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.12% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Procter & Gamble in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.44, signifying a 2.70% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $21.46 billion, up 2.74% from the prior-year quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.91 per share and a revenue of $87.15 billion, indicating changes of +1.17% and +3.4%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Procter & Gamble. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
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 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. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.07% lower. Procter & Gamble currently has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Looking at valuation, Procter & Gamble is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 22.01. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 18.86 of its industry.
One should further note that PG currently holds a PEG ratio of 6.61. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Consumer Products - Staples industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 3.18 as of yesterday's close.
The Consumer Products - Staples industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 167, positioning it in the bottom 32% 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.
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $244.88, moving +1.61% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.46%.
Shares of the world's biggest maker of health care products witnessed a gain of 4.2% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Medical sector with its gain of 2.92%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Johnson & Johnson in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on July 15, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.83, up 2.17% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $25.04 billion, up 5.46% from the year-ago period.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $11.57 per share and a revenue of $100.81 billion, signifying shifts of +7.23% and +7.02%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Johnson & Johnson. 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.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. 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 moved 0.04% lower. Johnson & Johnson presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, Johnson & Johnson is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.83. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.58, so one might conclude that Johnson & Johnson is trading at a premium comparatively.
We can also see that JNJ currently has a PEG ratio of 2.36. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Large Cap Pharmaceuticals was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.7 at yesterday's closing price.
The Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry is part of the Medical sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 75, this industry ranks in the top 31% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming 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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Altria (MO - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $73.21, moving +1.58% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.14%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.46%.
Heading into today, shares of the owner of Philip Morris USA, the nation's largest cigarette maker had lost 0.06% over the past month, outpacing the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.12% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Altria in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on July 30, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.48, up 2.78% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $5.35 billion, up 1.06% from the prior-year quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $5.68 per share and a revenue of $20.53 billion, indicating changes of +4.8% and +1.96%, respectively, from the former year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Altria. 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 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, 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 past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Altria presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Investors should also note Altria's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 12.69. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 12.78.
Also, we should mention that MO has a PEG ratio of 2.7. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As the market closed yesterday, the Tobacco industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.06.
The Tobacco industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 217, placing it within the bottom 12% of over 250 industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these 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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BlackRock (BLK - Free Report) closed at $971.92 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.09% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.14%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.46%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the investment firm had lost 8.2% lagged the Finance sector's gain of 2.29% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of BlackRock in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $12.43, indicating a 3.15% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $6.67 billion, up 23.03% from the prior-year quarter.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $52.8 per share and revenue of $27.65 billion, indicating changes of +9.79% and +14.19%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for BlackRock. 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.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. 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, 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 remained stagnant. Currently, BlackRock is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, BlackRock is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 18.61. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 11.34, so one might conclude that BlackRock is trading at a premium comparatively.
One should further note that BLK currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.28. 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 Financial - Investment Management was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.99 at yesterday's closing price.
The Financial - Investment Management industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 200, this industry ranks in the bottom 19% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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McDonald's (MCD - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $264.54, demonstrating a -3.41% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.46%.
The world's biggest hamburger chain's shares have seen a decrease of 2.51% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.64% and falling behind the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of McDonald's in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $3.34, marking a 4.7% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $7.15 billion, up 4.53% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $12.93 per share and revenue of $28.42 billion, which would represent changes of +5.98% and +5.71%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for McDonald's. 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.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. 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, 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 0.04% decrease. At present, McDonald's boasts a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
With respect to valuation, McDonald's is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.19. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 19.32.
It's also important to note that MCD currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.73. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Retail - Restaurants industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.91 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Retail - Restaurants industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 191, positioning it in the bottom 22% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming 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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PepsiCo (PEP - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $139.52, demonstrating a -1.93% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the food and beverage company had lost 3.7% lagged the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.12% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The upcoming earnings release of PepsiCo will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 9, 2026. On that day, PepsiCo is projected to report earnings of $2.19 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 3.3%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $23.85 billion, up 4.95% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $8.63 per share and a revenue of $98.71 billion, demonstrating changes of +6.02% and +5.1%, respectively, from the preceding year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for PepsiCo. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
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 last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.04% lower. PepsiCo is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that PepsiCo has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.5 right now. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 19.08 for its industry.
We can additionally observe that PEP currently boasts a PEG ratio of 2.83. 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 Beverages - Soft drinks industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.13 as of yesterday's close.
The Beverages - Soft drinks industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, putting it in the top 32% 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.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM, XETRA:QCI) outlined higher long-term revenue and earnings targets at its investor day, prompting analysts at Bank of America and UBS to lift their estimates and price targets while maintaining differing views on execution risks.
The chipmaker increased its fiscal 2029 non-handset revenue target to $40 billion from a previous goal of $22 billion.
The updated forecast includes more than $15 billion in data center revenue, over $10 billion from automotive, and more than $14 billion from Internet of Things businesses.
Qualcomm also projected fiscal 2029 adjusted earnings per share above $18, compared with Wall Street expectations of roughly $14 to $15.
The updated forecasts were welcomed by investors who sent shares of Qualcomm up almost 6% to about $209 on Thursday afternoon.
Bank of America analysts wrote that they were impressed by Qualcomm's revised targets, increased visibility into its data center business, and its roadmap for AI accelerators and central processing units through fiscal 2030.
The firm noted that Qualcomm expects about $5 billion in fiscal 2027 data center revenue, supported by two custom hyperscaler design wins, connectivity products and shipments of its AI200 accelerator in the second half of fiscal 2027.
Qualcomm's data center plans now include custom silicon, connectivity products, high-bandwidth compute accelerators and AI-focused CPUs. The company also highlighted a new high-bandwidth compute architecture designed to address memory bottlenecks and improve inference efficiency.
Bank of America raised its fiscal 2027 and 2028 adjusted earnings estimates by 2% and 10%, respectively, and increased its price objective to $220 from $195.
However, the firm reiterated its ‘Underperform’ rating, writing that the stock already reflects significant data center expectations and that Qualcomm still needs to demonstrate successful ramps of custom silicon, accelerators and CPUs. The analysts also pointed to risks related to China-linked custom chip revenue and uncertainty surrounding a future renewal of Qualcomm's licensing agreement with Apple.
UBS analysts wrote that Qualcomm's updated fiscal 2029 revenue and earnings targets were largely in line with their expectations and appeared consistent with investor forecasts ahead of the event. They described the company's broader data center portfolio as more extensive than previously anticipated, encompassing decode-focused AI accelerators, data center CPUs, custom application-specific integrated circuits and connectivity products.
UBS wrote that Qualcomm expects custom ASICs, including two hyperscaler customers, to account for the majority of its targeted $5 billion in fiscal 2027 data center revenue. The firm added that management expects data center revenue to exceed $15 billion by fiscal 2029 as additional products, including CPUs, begin to ramp.
The analysts highlighted Qualcomm's announcement that Meta Platforms will be a customer for its CPU products, describing it as notable given Meta's use of a mix of Nvidia, Arm-based and x86-based AI infrastructure.
Beyond data centers, Qualcomm raised its fiscal 2029 automotive revenue target to more than $10 billion from a prior target of about $8 billion and expanded its automotive design-win pipeline to approximately $65 billion from $45 billion around 18 months ago. The company maintained its IoT revenue target of more than $14 billion.
UBS wrote that Qualcomm's efforts to expand from a semiconductor supplier into a full-stack platform provider, with additional software and developer tools, could support growth opportunities in edge computing, industrial applications and robotics.
The firm increased its price target to $235 and wrote that Qualcomm's fiscal 2029 outlook should be viewed as a milestone rather than an endpoint, with management targeting more than $100 billion in annual revenue over the next five to seven years.
Qualcomm (QCOM +3.65%) is best known for the chips and wireless technology inside smartphones. At its Investor Day in New York City, the company made the case that its next major growth engine could come from a very different market: AI data centers.
That message ran through much of the event. Qualcomm is not walking away from handsets, but management wants investors to look at a wider set of growth markets, including edge AI, automotive, industrial applications, data centers, and eventually 6G.
Qualcomm Lays Out Its Next Chapter
CEO Cristiano Amon framed the shift as Qualcomm's "next chapter," saying the company is accelerating its edge diversification strategy, introducing a roadmap for next-generation AI data centers, and evolving into a platform company.
CFO and COO Akash Palkhiwala also put the transition in historical terms. He said Qualcomm "started off by inventing 3G," then helped lead the 4G and 5G eras. Today, he said, Qualcomm is "more of a computing company" than a connectivity company.
Palkhiwala also described the current phase as a move from devices to both cloud and devices. "We're going to go from being a devices company to being a cloud and device company," he said.
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Modular Adds the Software Layer
Just hours before the event, Qualcomm confirmed its planned acquisition of Modular, an AI software start-up, for approximately $3.9 billion.
The deal adds a software layer to Qualcomm's AI strategy. Modular's software lets developers build and deploy AI models across any chip architecture without rewriting code for each one. The company's tech helps AI run more efficiently across different hardware architectures, including CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and custom chips. That gives Qualcomm a clearer software angle alongside its data-center and edge AI chip roadmap.
AI Data Centers Take Center Stage
AI data centers were the largest new growth target Qualcomm presented to investors. Management set a goal of more than $15 billion in data-center revenue by fiscal 2029. If Qualcomm reaches that target, data centers would become a major new business for a company still widely associated with smartphones.
Qualcomm also pointed to revenue it expects sooner. Palkhiwala said the company will have "two hyperscaler customers that are at global scale" driving at least $1 billion of revenue within the year.
The company paired those targets with new data-center products and customer relationships. Qualcomm revealed its Dragonfly C1000 CPU, designed for AI data-center workloads, with a 250-plus core count, high memory bandwidth, PCIe Gen 7, and CXL connectivity.
Meta (META 2.66%) was the clearest named data-center customer. Qualcomm announced a multigeneration collaboration to supply data-center CPUs, with the Dragonfly C1000 expected to support Meta's next-generation server fleet. Production is planned for the second half of 2028.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tied the partnership to power efficiency. He said Qualcomm has spent decades figuring out how to get "the most performance out of every watt," and said Meta entered a multigenerational collaboration for Qualcomm to supply CPUs to its data centers.
Microsoft (MSFT 3.66%) was also tied to Qualcomm's data-center roadmap. Qualcomm highlighted Microsoft's support for its high-bandwidth compute technology, or HBC, which is designed to improve cost and performance for next-generation AI infrastructure. Microsoft said Qualcomm's HBC architecture could unlock "significant improvements in cost and performance" for next-generation AI infrastructure.
Qualcomm's data-center pitch is built around power-efficient computing. Management is arguing that the same design discipline that made the company a leader in mobile devices can matter in data centers, where AI workloads are putting more pressure on power use, infrastructure costs, and system performance.
Qualcomm also highlighted its work with Google (GOOG 0.84%) on on-device AI, with Rick Osterloh, SVP at Google, saying Google is combining Gemini models and Android intelligence with Snapdragon silicon.
Handsets Still Matter, but Qualcomm Wants a Broader Revenue Mix
Smartphones remain central to Qualcomm's business. Snapdragon chips are still important in premium Android devices, and handsets continue to be a major part of the company's revenue base.
But Investor Day showed how aggressively management wants to expand the non-handset business. Qualcomm raised its fiscal 2029 non-handset revenue target to $40 billion, nearly double its prior target.
Data centers are the largest new piece of that plan, but they are not the only ones. Qualcomm also pointed to a $10 billion automotive revenue target by fiscal 2029, along with opportunities in IoT, industrial AI, robotics, PCs, and on-device AI.
The mix shift is important because it gives investors more than one way to judge Qualcomm's growth. The company is still exposed to handset cycles, but management is trying to build larger businesses around AI infrastructure, edge devices, and automotive technology.
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Competition Remains Part of the Data-Center Question
Qualcomm's data-center targets are ambitious, but the market is already crowded. Nvidia remains the dominant company in AI accelerators. Broadcom and Marvell are important players in custom silicon and networking. Large cloud companies such as Amazon and Google are also building more of their own chips.
That competitive backdrop matters because Qualcomm is not entering an empty market. To make the data-center plan work, it will need to show where its technology is differentiated, how quickly customers adopt it, and whether the business can become profitable at scale.
When asked if Qualcomm is too late to the data center business. Cristiano responded by saying, "It's never too late for Qualcomm. This is a market that moves very, very fast. If you have technology leadership, there's room for you."
What Investors Should Watch Now
At Investor Day, Qualcomm provided greater clarity on its AI data-center strategy by announcing a fiscal 2029 revenue target, securing two global hyperscaler customers, establishing named partnerships with Meta and Microsoft, and its pending Modular acquisition to enhance its software capabilities.
Key areas for investors to watch moving forward are the pace of hyperscaler revenue growth, Meta's Dragonfly C1000 deployment, the impact of Microsoft's HBC partnership, Modular's role in the software platform, and Qualcomm's ability to maintain strong margins in a competitive market. The company's next challenge is to convert its data-center strategy into sustained revenue growth, long-term customer adoption, and profitability that extends beyond its traditional smartphone chip business.
Shares of Qualcomm (QCOM +3.65%) rose on Thursday after the chipmaker unveiled its new artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled growth targets.
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Entering the data center arena Qualcomm has long been a dominant supplier of processors for smartphones. It's a large and lucrative market, but its pace of expansion pales in comparison to explosive growth markets like AI data centers.
Qualcomm knows this -- and it wants a larger share of the AI boom. At its 2026 Investor Day, the semiconductor giant introduced its Dragonfly C1000 CPU that's designed to run agentic AI workloads.
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As AI agents drive demand for AI inference, "infrastructure has to deliver much higher performance at lower power and cost," according to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. That plays right into Qualcomm's wheelhouse, as power efficiency is particularly important in smartphones and other small mobile devices.
Social media and cloud computing colossus Meta Platforms has already signed on as a customer. Meta intends to use Qualcomm's new Dragonfly C1000 CPU to power its next-generation data centers beginning in the second half of 2028.
Ramping up long-term growth targets Qualcomm expects the C1000 and other AI-related products to help its non-handset revenue grow to $40 billion in fiscal 2029, which is roughly double its prior forecast. Management is also targeting over $18 in adjusted earnings per share by this time.
"Our presence across the entire compute continuum and unparalleled technology capabilities, in low-power computing, AI, and connectivity, put us in a strong position to capture these opportunities," Amon said.
Joe Tenebruso has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Meta Platforms and Qualcomm. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Adobe (ADBE 1.63%) and Datadog (DDOG 0.88%) represent two different ways to play the software market. Deciding between a steady cash generator and a high-growth disruptor requires careful consideration of their 2026 outlooks.
Adobe is the established leader in creative software, while Datadog provides critical monitoring tools for modern cloud infrastructure. Investors often compare them because they both rely on subscription models for revenue. However, they operate in different stages of maturity and serve distinct needs within the enterprise technology landscape today.
The case for AdobeAdobe sells creative and document management tools to a global base of creators, business professionals, and marketing teams. As a major player among tech stocks, it uses an integrated platform strategy through its Creative Cloud and Experience Cloud segments. Recently, the company has focused on freemium models to drive adoption of its new generative artificial intelligence tools among its diverse customer base of creators and nonprofits.
In FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $23.8 billion, up approximately 10.5% from the previous year. The company reported net income of roughly $7.1 billion for the same period. This resulted in a healthy net margin of 30.0%, which is a metric that measures how much profit a company keeps for every dollar of sales.
As of its November 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was nearly 0.6x. This ratio measures total debt relative to shareholder equity, which shows how a company finances its assets. The current ratio, which compares short-term assets to liabilities to measure liquidity, is approximately 1.0x. For FY 2025, free cash flow was approximately $9.9 billion, representing the cash remaining after operating and capital expenditures.
The case for DatadogDatadog offers a cloud-based platform for observability and security, helping teams monitor their digital infrastructure. The company uses a land-and-expand model to serve approximately 32,700 customers worldwide. Its platform is designed to be cloud-agnostic, meaning it works across different providers such as Amazon and Microsoft.
During FY 2025, revenue was nearly $3.4 billion, up approximately 27.7% from the prior year. The company generated a net income of roughly $107.7 million, following a larger profit in the previous fiscal year. This led to a net margin of close to 3.1%, reflecting its current focus on reinvesting to expand markets across public and private cloud environments.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the current ratio was nearly 3.4x, suggesting a strong ability to cover short-term debts. The debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 0.4x, indicating that the company uses relatively little debt compared to its equity. For FY 2025, free cash flow totaled nearly $1.0 billion.
Risk profile comparisonAdobe faces scrutiny over its subscription cancellation practices, recently settling a $75 million lawsuit with regulators. The sudden resignation of its CFO in June 2026 also adds uncertainty to its leadership team. Additionally, the company must defend its market share against AI-native startups and incumbents such as Microsoft while navigating global regulations, including the EU AI Act.
Datadog operates in a crowded market against giants such as Alphabet and Cisco, as well as major cloud providers. The company must constantly innovate to avoid technological obsolescence, especially as generative artificial intelligence changes how engineers monitor systems. Security is also a major concern, as any data breach could harm its reputation and lead to legal liabilities.
Valuation comparisonAdobe appears significantly more affordable based on its forward P/E, which compares the current stock price to future earnings estimates. Meanwhile, Datadog trades at a higher P/S ratio, which measures the stock price relative to total revenue.
MetricAdobeDatadogSector BenchmarkForward P/E8.1x90.9x36.4xP/S ratio3.3x22.9xSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLK sector ETF.
Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
Adobe and Datadog are both tech companies that generate revenue from customer subscriptions. But they serve different customer needs, and their stocks appeal to different types of investors.
Adobe is a well-known business that’s been around for 44 years, which is forever in the tech industry. Most people became acquainted with the company through its PDF software, but it has expanded over the years into a suite of products that now incorporates AI. It’s been a highly profitable business, with strong cash flow and a very sticky user base. It is currently trading at a significant discount while investors wait to see how well it can monetize its AI tools and deal with the recent turnover in its executive leadership.
Datadog is a much newer company, but it has become a leader in cloud migration, IT infrastructure monitoring, and AI workload management. It has been outperforming the broader software sector, generating strong revenue growth, and its stock price has been on an upward trajectory. Its major drawback is its current valuation, because its recent success seems to be priced in.
Despite its high valuation and potential volatility in the software sector, Datadog's stock could reward investors with continued earnings growth. But value investors may find Adobe more appealing, as it appears to be trading at a significant discount despite its strong business fundamentals.
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The investigation concerns whether Hertz and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On June 24, 2026, Hertz issued a press release "announc[ing] that its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ('Hertz Corp.'), intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $300 million in aggregate principal amount of Exchangeable Senior First-Lien Secured PIK Notes due 2030 (the 'Notes') in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers[.]" The press release specified that "Hertz Corp. intends to use the net proceeds received from the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of outstanding indebtedness."
On this news, Hertz's stock price fell $2.06 per share, or 40.71%, to close at $3.00 per share on June 24, 2026.
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Shopify (SHOP - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $111.62, demonstrating a -2.23% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.01% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.46%.
Coming into today, shares of the cloud-based commerce company had gained 7.1% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 2.57%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.4%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Shopify in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.39, reflecting a 11.43% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $3.43 billion, up 28.03% from the year-ago period.
SHOP's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $1.82 per share and revenue of $14.71 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +55.56% and +27.26%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Shopify. 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 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.
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 witnessed an unchanged state. At present, Shopify boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Shopify is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 62.66. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 14.42.
Meanwhile, SHOP's PEG ratio is currently 2.4. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Internet - Services industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.52.
The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 167, which puts it in the bottom 32% of all 250+ industries.
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The shares have been bouncing higher in recent months, but investors should not get complacent.
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In the latest trading session, UnitedHealth Group (UNH - Free Report) closed at $415.53, marking a +2.4% move from the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.46%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the largest U.S. health insurer had gained 5.67% outpaced the Medical sector's gain of 2.92% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of UnitedHealth Group in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on July 16, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $4.84, showcasing a 18.63% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $110.05 billion, indicating a 1.4% downward movement from the same quarter last year.
UNH's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $18.32 per share and revenue of $443.7 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +12.05% and -0.86%, respectively.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for UnitedHealth Group. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. 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 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 last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.16% increase. Currently, UnitedHealth Group is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at its valuation, UnitedHealth Group is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 22.16. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 18.35, so one might conclude that UnitedHealth Group is trading at a premium comparatively.
One should further note that UNH currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.63. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Medical - HMOs industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.08.
The Medical - HMOs industry is part of the Medical sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 23, which puts it in the top 10% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest trading session, Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) closed at $171.76, marking a +1.85% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.01% loss on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.14%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.46%.
Shares of the oil refiner witnessed a loss of 3.43% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its loss of 9.23%, and underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Phillips 66 in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 5, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $6.12, marking a 157.14% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $36.91 billion, showing a 10.1% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $18.22 per share and a revenue of $146.18 billion, signifying shifts of +182.92% and +7.04%, respectively, from the last year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Phillips 66. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. 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, 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 a 3.44% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Phillips 66 is holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now.
With respect to valuation, Phillips 66 is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.26. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 8.64.
It is also worth noting that PSX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.24. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.35 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 47, this industry ranks in the top 20% 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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Baidu Inc. (BIDU - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $103.99, demonstrating a -3.55% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.14%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.46%.
Coming into today, shares of the web search company had lost 17% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 2.57%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.4%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Baidu Inc. in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.13, indicating a 12.11% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $5.03 billion, indicating a 10.05% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $8.22 per share and a revenue of $20.09 billion, demonstrating changes of +7.59% and +11%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Baidu Inc. 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 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, 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 remained steady. At present, Baidu Inc. boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, Baidu Inc. is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.12. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 14.42, which means Baidu Inc. is trading at a discount to the group.
We can additionally observe that BIDU currently boasts a PEG ratio of 1.52. 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. BIDU's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.52 as of yesterday's close.
The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 167, this industry ranks in the bottom 32% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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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American Tower (AMT - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $168.72, demonstrating a -3.29% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.01% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.14%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.46%.
Heading into today, shares of the wireless communications infrastructure company had lost 5.69% over the past month, lagging the Finance sector's gain of 2.29% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of American Tower in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.69, showcasing a 3.46% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.71 billion, indicating a 3.09% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
AMT's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $10.97 per share and revenue of $10.91 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +1.95% and +2.53%, respectively.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for American Tower. 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 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 past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. American Tower is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, American Tower is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.9. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 13.2 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that AMT has a PEG ratio of 0.71. 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 REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.49 as trading concluded yesterday.
The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 82, this industry ranks in the top 34% 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, United Parcel Service (UPS - Free Report) was up +2.99% at $109.31. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.01% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the package delivery service had gained 1.6% lagged the Transportation sector's gain of 3.19% and outpaced the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of United Parcel Service in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.67, indicating a 7.74% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $21.51 billion, indicating a 1.34% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $7.1 per share and a revenue of $89.78 billion, indicating changes of -0.84% and +1.26%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for United Parcel Service. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
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.
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 past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. United Parcel Service presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, United Parcel Service is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 14.95. This expresses no noticeable deviation compared to the average Forward P/E of 14.95 of its industry.
It is also worth noting that UPS currently has a PEG ratio of 1.69. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.66.
The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry is part of the Transportation sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, putting it in the top 43% of all 250+ industries.
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Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendants had overstated First Solar's capacity to manage the impact of U.S. tariff policy on First Solar's business; (2) 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 (3) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FSLR) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and docketed under 26-cv-03787, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are an investor who purchased or otherwise acquired First Solar securities during the Class Period, you have until August 24, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
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First Solar is a solar technology company that provides photovoltaic ("PV") solar energy solutions. First Solar manufactures and sells PV solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity. As relevant here, First Solar's product offerings include its Series 6 Plus PV module, manufactured at facilities in locations including Malaysia and Vietnam.
At the outset of the Class Period, Defendants announced that First Solar would reduce production output of Series 6 modules at facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam in 2025, to account for circumstances including, inter alia, an "uncertain U.S. policy environment following the 2024 U.S. elections," and "a supply and demand imbalance for Southeast Asian product". Notwithstanding these circumstances, First Solar reassured investors that its primary market, the United States, enjoyed stable module prices.
Then, on April 2, 2025, United States ("U.S.") President Donald J. Trump announced a series of "reciprocal" tariffs on U.S. imports from all countries, including rates of 24% and 46% on Malaysia and Vietnam, respectively, presenting a challenge to First Solar. These tariffs were subsequently reduced to 10%. Throughout the Class Period, Defendants continued to assure investors that the dynamic policy landscape presented a "long term favorable" for First Solar and actually "strengthened [its] relative position in the solar manufacturing industry".
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or 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 times.
The truth began to emerge on January 7, 2026, when 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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Gilead Sciences (GILD - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $123.84, demonstrating a -1.05% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.14%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.46%.
Coming into today, shares of the HIV and hepatitis C drugmaker had lost 6.38% in the past month. In that same time, the Medical sector gained 2.92%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.4%.
The upcoming earnings release of Gilead Sciences will be of great interest to investors. The company is expected to report EPS of -$7.2, down 458.21% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $7.38 billion, indicating a 4.23% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of -$0.8 per share and a revenue of $30.43 billion, demonstrating changes of -109.82% and +3.36%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Gilead Sciences. 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 demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent 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 past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.34% downward. Gilead Sciences is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is part of the Medical sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 153, this industry ranks in the bottom 38% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB - Free Report) closed at $141.88 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.75% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.46%.
The company's shares have seen an increase of 9.31% over the last month, surpassing the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 1.21% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Airbnb, Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.19, indicating a 15.53% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $3.58 billion, up 15.69% from the year-ago period.
ABNB's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $4.91 per share and revenue of $13.97 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +21.84% and +14.16%, respectively.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Airbnb, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature 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 reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. 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. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Currently, Airbnb, Inc. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Airbnb, Inc.'s current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 29.38. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 17.15 of its industry.
Meanwhile, ABNB's PEG ratio is currently 1.55. 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 Leisure and Recreation Services industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.49 as of yesterday's close.
The Leisure and Recreation Services industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 188, which puts it in the bottom 23% of all 250+ industries.
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Investors are weighing the asset-light growth of Airbnb (ABNB 1.94%) against the heavy-infrastructure recovery of Carnival (CCL 1.56%). Deciding between these travel giants requires a close look at their diverging paths toward profitability.
Airbnb focuses on a decentralized platform that allows individuals to rent out their homes, while Carnival Corporation & operates a massive physical fleet of cruise ships. Both companies compete for discretionary travel spending but utilize vastly different capital structures and business models. Comparing them helps you see which approach offers better value for your portfolio in 2026.
The case for AirbnbAirbnb operates a global marketplace connecting over 5 million hosts with guests, positioning it as a leader among travel and tourism stocks. The company relies on third-party partners, such as Amazon (AMZN 3.38%), for cloud infrastructure and various payment processors for global transactions. This asset-light model allows the business to scale without the high costs of owning physical properties.
During FY 2025, revenue reached nearly $12.2 billion, up roughly 10.3% from the previous year. The company reported net income of nearly $2.5 billion for the period. This resulted in a net margin of 20.5%, slightly lower than the 23.9% recorded in 2024, as the company navigated shifting market dynamics.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 0.3x, which means total debt is low relative to shareholder equity. The current ratio stands at nearly 1.4x, suggesting the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its upcoming liabilities. Free cash flow reached nearly $4.6 billion, but stock-based compensation accounted for roughly 34.3% of operating cash flow, inflating reported cash generation since SBC is a non-cash expense added back in the cash flow statement.
The case for CarnivalCarnival operates one of the largest fleets in the world with more than 90 ships across eight distinct brands. The company serves roughly 13.5 million annual guests and has recently streamlined its global footprint by sunsetting its Australian brand. This operational focus allows the company to maximize its reach across 800 global destinations.
In FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $26.6 billion, up nearly 6.4% from the prior year. This performance led to a net income of roughly $2.8 billion, a significant turnaround from the losses experienced in recent years. The net margin for the year was close to 10.4%, up from the 7.7% achieved in 2024.
According to its November 2025 balance sheet, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of roughly 2.3x, indicating that its total debt is more than double its shareholder equity. The current ratio is approximately 0.3x, indicating that current liabilities exceed short-term assets, a common feature of capital-intensive industries. Free cash flow totaled nearly $2.6 billion for the year, providing funds for debt reduction.
Risk profile comparisonAirbnb faces significant regulatory hurdles, including the implementation of the EU STR Regulation and potential local bans similar to those seen in New York City. The company is also managing an ongoing dispute with the IRS over a $1.3 billion valuation of intellectual property. Competition from search engines like Alphabet (GOOGL 0.30%) (GOOG 0.84%) and other online travel agencies continues to threaten its market share.
The cruise industry is highly sensitive to fuel price fluctuations and broader macroeconomic trends, such as inflation, that can curb discretionary spending. Carnival also faces strict environmental regulations, such as the EU ETS, which could increase capital costs for fleet upgrades. Additionally, the company is managing complex restructuring risks related to redomiciling its business to Bermuda.
Valuation comparisonCarnival appears significantly cheaper based on its earnings multiples, while Airbnb commands a premium for its high-margin marketplace model. The forward P/E ratio measures the stock price against future earnings estimates, and the P/S ratio compares it to total revenue.
MetricAirbnbCarnival Corporation &Sector BenchmarkForward P/E27.1x12.8x28.6xP/S ratio6.7x1.5xn/aSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLY sector ETF.
Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
The broader travel industry has seen a significant rebound since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to cancel their travel plans. It’s thriving now, and although Carnival and Airbnb operate very different business models, it’s worth comparing them for investment purposes.
Carnival’s cruises are seeing record bookings and occupancy, and the company is generating strong cash flow. It has allocated $1.3 billion to upgrading its existing fleet and destinations, and carries a massive amount of debt – but, importantly, it has been paying down that debt significantly.
Airbnb has become somewhat of a household name and a viable alternative to hotels for travelers. Like Carnival, it has generated strong free cash flow and is benefiting from its asset-light business model. It has faced regulatory challenges recently, particularly in major metropolitan cities and other areas where residents want to reduce short-term rentals.
I see both companies’ stock as good investments for a long-term, diversified portfolio. The volatility inherent in many travel stocks may make conservative investors nervous, but if balanced with investments in other sectors, this is less of a concern. If I had to choose one, it would be Carnival, if only for its lower valuation relative to earnings and continued progress in reducing its debt.
Kraft Heinz (KHC - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $23.47, demonstrating a +2.31% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.01% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.46%.
Coming into today, shares of the processed food company with dual headquarters in Pittsburgh and Chicago had lost 5.91% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Staples sector lost 0.12%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.4%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Kraft Heinz in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.52, marking a 24.64% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $6.12 billion, showing a 3.59% drop compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $2.07 per share and a revenue of $24.43 billion, signifying shifts of -20.38% and -2.06%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Kraft Heinz. 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.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. 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, 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. Kraft Heinz currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Kraft Heinz has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.11 right now. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 14.41 for its industry.
The Food - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 196, which puts it in the bottom 20% of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest close session, Lyft (LYFT - Free Report) was down 2.22% at $14.08. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.46%.
The ride-hailing company's stock has climbed by 5.11% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.57% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Lyft in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.39, marking a 56% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.81 billion, up 13.68% from the year-ago period.
LYFT's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of $7.3 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +227.08% and +15.51%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Lyft. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. 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, 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. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 4.94% higher. Lyft is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Lyft has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.17 right now. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 14.42 for its industry.
We can additionally observe that LYFT currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.38. 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 Internet - Services was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.52 at yesterday's closing price.
The Internet - Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 167, this industry ranks in the bottom 32% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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In the latest trading session, Albemarle (ALB - Free Report) closed at $141.05, marking a -4.59% move from the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.01%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.14%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.46%.
Coming into today, shares of the specialty chemicals company had lost 16.7% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector lost 3.7%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.4%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Albemarle in its upcoming release. In that report, analysts expect Albemarle to post earnings of $3.14 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 2754.55%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.51 billion, up 13.71% from the year-ago period.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $12.98 per share and a revenue of $6.08 billion, signifying shifts of +1743.04% and +18.24%, respectively, from the last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Albemarle should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. 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 past month, there's been a 4.8% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. As of now, Albemarle holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Digging into valuation, Albemarle currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.39. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 16.29.
Also, we should mention that ALB has a PEG ratio of 0.71. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Chemical - Diversified industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.24.
The Chemical - Diversified industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, finds itself in the bottom 39% echelons of all 250+ industries.
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In the latest trading session, Fiverr International (FVRR - Free Report) closed at $10.10, marking a -4.54% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.01% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.14%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
The stock of online marketplace for freelance services has fallen by 3.38% in the past month, leading the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.64% and undershooting the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Fiverr International in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.52, reflecting a 24.64% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $100.38 million, indicating a 7.61% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.19 per share and revenue of $403.86 million. These totals would mark changes of -25.76% and -6.28%, respectively, from last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Fiverr International. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-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 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 last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 7.83% increase. Right now, Fiverr International possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
In the context of valuation, Fiverr International is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 4.83. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.36.
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, putting it in the top 43% of all 250+ industries.
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Memory chips rarely steal the spotlight from the processors they support. But Micron Technology (MU +14.50%) just posted a quarter big enough to do exactly that -- and the read-through may matter most for investors in Nvidia (NVDA 1.86%), whose artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators are built around the very memory Micron is scrambling to supply.
Micron's stock jumped about 16% as of this writing on the results. Nvidia's, oddly, slipped about 1.6% on the same day. But look past the one-day move, and Micron's report says something encouraging about how strong -- and how durable -- demand for AI chips looks heading into Nvidia's next chapter.
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A record quarter built on AI memory Micron's fiscal third quarter of 2026 (the period ended May 28, 2026) was the biggest in the company's history. Revenue jumped 346% year over year to a record $41.46 billion, up from $9.30 billion a year ago, and climbed 74% from the prior quarter. Gross margin reached a record of about 85%, and non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share came in at $25.11.
The engine behind those numbers is high-bandwidth memory (HBM) -- the dense, fast memory stacked alongside the processors inside AI servers. Micron's data center revenue hit about $25 billion in the quarter, and its newest HBM4 product has already shipped more than $1 billion, ramping about twice as fast as the prior generation. Management guided for fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $50 billion, which would be another 20% jump from the quarter it just reported.
What stands out most isn't the size of the quarter -- it's how locked in the demand looks. Micron's entire 2026 supply of HBM is already sold out under multi-year, fixed-price agreements, and the company said it can currently fill only about half to two-thirds of what several of its key customers want.
"Micron's record fiscal Q3 financial results and even stronger outlook for Q4 reflect the strategic value of memory in the AI era," said CEO Sanjay Mehrotra in the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings release.
What it means for Nvidia Micron's HBM gets stacked directly onto AI accelerators like Nvidia's Blackwell chips and the Vera Rubin platform set to ramp in the second half of this year. Micron is one of only a few companies in the world that can make it -- so when it says that memory is spoken for years in advance, it's effectively describing the order book for the chips the memory feeds.
Nvidia's own numbers point the same way.
In its fiscal first quarter of 2027 (the period ended April 26, 2026), revenue rose 85% year over year to $81.6 billion, with data center revenue setting a record at $75.2 billion. CEO Jensen Huang has said he sees at least $1 trillion in revenue from 2025 through 2027. Micron's HBM4 ramping twice as fast as its predecessor is a quiet vote of confidence in that next wave, since Vera Rubin leans on the newest memory.
So why did Nvidia stock slip while Micron's soared?
Part of it is that a sold-out, supply constrained memory market also means pricier memory -- a cost Nvidia may have to absorb or pass along. And AI sentiment has grown quick to punish any wrinkle. Of course, those are fair concerns. But they don't change the larger signal: the memory that goes into AI chips is sold out well into the future, which is hard to square with a demand boom that's about to fade.
This isn't to say that Nvidia is a sure thing. After all, it's not like shares are cheap. They trade at 30 times earnings. Additionally, we can't rule out the possibility of this AI boom's growth rate cooling faster than expected.
Still, for a company that just grew revenue 85%, you can't really call the stock expensive either. And Micron's incredible quarter is one more piece of evidence that the AI boom still looks like it's in the early innings.
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 10, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
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Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Zillow's agreement with Redfin Corporation was not a "partnership," but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business; (2) as a result of the Redfin Agreement, Zillow faced a materially heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and liability under federal antitrust laws; (3) upon the filing of an antitrust lawsuit, Zillow continued to downplay its legal exposure; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Zillow's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow, Inc. ("Zillow" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: Z). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
The class action concerns whether Zillow and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
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On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") filed a complaint (the "FTC Complaint") against Zillow and Redfin alleging violations of federal antitrust laws arising from, among other things, the Redfin Agreement. The FTC Complaint alleged that "on February 6, 2025, Zillow and Redfin executed an unlawful agreement to remove competition from [the online rental marketplaces industry], starting with a $100 million payment to Redfin to exit the [Internet Listing Services] market."
On this news, Zillow's Class C common stock price fell $3.49 per share, or 4.33%, to close at $77.05 on September 30, 2025. The following day, it fell a further $3.57 per share, or 4.63%, to close at $73.48 per share on October 1, 2025. Meanwhile, Zillow's Class A common stock price fell Class A common stock fell $3.51 per share, or 4.5%, to close at $74.44 per share on September 30, 2025. The following day, it fell a further $3.26 per share, or 4.37%, to close at $71.18 per share.
Then, on February 10, 2026, Zillow conducted an earnings call to discuss its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2025. During the call, Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Hoffman disclosed that the Company was facing significant "ongoing elevated legal expenses."
On this news, Zillow Class C stock fell $9.32 per share, or 17.12%, to close at $45.10 per share on February 11, 2026. The next day, it fell a further $1.40 per share, or 3.1%, to close at $43.70 per share on February 12, 2026. Meanwhile, Zillow Class A stock fell $9.05 per share, or 16.5%, to close at $45.66 on February 11, 2026. The following day, it fell a further $1.84, or 4.02%, to close at $43.82 per share on February 12, 2026.
Finally, on May 7, 2026, Reuters published an article entitled "Zillow, Redfin fail to end FTC lawsuit claiming they suppressed rental competition." The article reported that a "federal judge rejected [Zillow and Redfin's] request to end a [FTC] lawsuit accusing them of illegally agreeing to suppress competition for online apartment rental listings."
On this news, Zillow's Class C common stock fell $0.85 per share, or 1.9%, to close at $43.68 on May 7, 2026. The following day, Zillow's Class C common stock fell a further $2.25 per share, or 5.15%, to close at $41.43 on May 8, 2026. Meanwhile, Zillow's Class A stock fell $0.79 per share, or 1.76%, to close at $44.04 on May 7, 2026. The following day, it fell a further $2.10 per share, or 4.76%, to close at $41.94 on May 8, 2026. The following trading day, May 11, 2026, Zillow Class A common stock fell a further $1.29, or 3.07%, to close at $40.65 per share.
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Sea Limited Sponsored ADR (SE - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $89.01, demonstrating a -4.03% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
Shares of the company witnessed a loss of 0.76% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 2.57%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Sea Limited Sponsored ADR in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.03, showcasing a 21.18% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $7.34 billion, up 36.82% from the prior-year quarter.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $4.24 per share and revenue of $30.72 billion, indicating changes of +28.88% and +30.84%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Sea Limited Sponsored ADR. 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.
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 remained stagnant within the past month. At present, Sea Limited Sponsored ADR boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Sea Limited Sponsored ADR is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.88. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 18.07.
We can additionally observe that SE currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.76. 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 Internet - Software was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.01 at yesterday's closing price.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 89, putting it in the top 37% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.
Lockheed Martin (LMT - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $505.02, demonstrating a +2.72% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
The stock of aerospace and defense company has fallen by 7.44% in the past month, lagging the Aerospace sector's gain of 2.96% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Lockheed Martin in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $7.09, marking a 2.74% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $19.41 billion, indicating a 6.9% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $29.88 per share and a revenue of $79.05 billion, indicating changes of +29.24% and +5.33%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Lockheed Martin. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature 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. 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.
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. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Lockheed Martin currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Lockheed Martin is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.45. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 24.86 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that LMT has a PEG ratio of 0.89. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Aerospace - Defense industry stood at 1.49 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 102, which puts it in the top 42% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these 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, Booking Holdings (BKNG - Free Report) was down 2.32% at $177.05. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.14%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
Coming into today, shares of the online booking service had gained 7.65% in the past month. In that same time, the Retail-Wholesale sector lost 5.64%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.4%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Booking Holdings in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Booking Holdings is projected to report earnings of $2.47 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 11.26%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $7.19 billion, reflecting a 5.74% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $10.44 per share and revenue of $29.4 billion. These totals would mark changes of +14.47% and +9.23%, respectively, from last year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Booking Holdings. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. 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, 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 remained stagnant within the past month. Booking Holdings currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
From a valuation perspective, Booking Holdings is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.36. This signifies no noticeable deviation in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 17.36 for its industry.
We can also see that BKNG currently has a PEG ratio of 1.08. 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. Internet - Commerce stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.06 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, placing it within the top 43% of over 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.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
Spotify (SPOT - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $441.21, moving -3.03% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.01%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.14%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
Shares of the music-streaming service operator witnessed a loss of 11.28% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 2.57%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Spotify in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Spotify to post earnings of $3.3 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 787.5%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $5.6 billion, up 17.66% from the year-ago period.
SPOT's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $14.68 per share and revenue of $22.73 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +23.47% and +16.98%, respectively.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Spotify. 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.
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.
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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.1% lower within the past month. Spotify is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, Spotify is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 31. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 18.07.
It is also worth noting that SPOT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.11. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Internet - Software industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.01 as of yesterday's close.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 89, positioning it in the top 37% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming 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, AGNC Investment (AGNC - Free Report) was up +1.24% at $10.62. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.46%.
Heading into today, shares of the real estate investment trust had lost 0.19% over the past month, lagging the Finance sector's gain of 2.29% and outpacing the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of AGNC Investment in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, AGNC Investment is projected to report earnings of $0.38 per share, which would represent no growth from the year-ago period. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $361.52 million, reflecting a 123.16% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.56 per share and a revenue of $1.47 billion, indicating changes of +4% and +117.14%, respectively, from the former year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for AGNC Investment should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. 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.
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. As of now, AGNC Investment holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, AGNC Investment is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 6.71. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 8.65, so one might conclude that AGNC Investment is trading at a discount comparatively.
The REIT and Equity Trust industry is part of the Finance sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 199, putting it in the bottom 19% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these 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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Chubb (CB - Free Report) closed at $330.82 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.29% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.46%.
Shares of the insurer have appreciated by 4.53% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 2.29%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The upcoming earnings release of Chubb will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $6.57, signifying a 7.00% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $15.89 billion, reflecting a 7.26% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
CB's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $26.8 per share and revenue of $64.4 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +8.11% and +7.4%, respectively.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Chubb. 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.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. 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, 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. Chubb is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, Chubb is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.51. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 11.47.
Meanwhile, CB's PEG ratio is currently 1.71. 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. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Insurance - Property and Casualty industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.42.
The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 95, positioning it in the top 39% 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.
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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $62.80, moving +1.55% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.14%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.46%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the mining company had lost 2.81% was narrower than the Basic Materials sector's loss of 3.7% and lagged the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Freeport-McMoRan in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.6, indicating a 11.11% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $6.37 billion, indicating a 15.99% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $2.56 per share and revenue of $27.5 billion, indicating changes of +44.63% and +6.12%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Freeport-McMoRan. 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.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. 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 past month, there's been a 0.21% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Freeport-McMoRan presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Freeport-McMoRan is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 24.16. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 23.37 of its industry.
We can also see that FCX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.75. 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 Mining - Non Ferrous industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.31.
The Mining - Non Ferrous industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 104, placing it within the top 43% of over 250 industries.
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Plug Power (PLUG 2.11%), a developer of hydrogen charging technologies, went public at a reverse-split-adjusted price of $150 per share in 1999. Today, it trades at less than $3. Let's see why its stock crumbled -- and why it could bounce back over the next decade.
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What happened to Plug Power? Plug Power originally planned to build residential hydrogen charging systems. When low demand, high costs, and regulatory hurdles derailed that ambitious plan, it started developing hydrogen fuel cells, charging systems, electrolyzers, and storage systems instead.
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Today, Plug Power's two largest customers are Amazon and Walmart, which both use its cells and charging systems to power their forklifts. It's also securing more electrolyzer contracts for producing green hydrogen.
Plug Power suffered a major slowdown in 2024. It had just lapped two major acquisitions, and the macro headwinds were forcing many companies to pause their hydrogen plans. But in 2025, its revenue rose again as the macro environment stabilized and it locked in new contracts.
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Plug's total number of deployed fuel cell systems rose from around 50,000 at the end of 2021 to over 74,000 at the end of 2025. There's still plenty of pent-up interest in its systems: it recently secured a 275 MW electrolyzer contract for Hy2gen's Courant green hydrogen project in Quebec and is building six new green hydrogen facilities for the U.S. Department of Energy.
From 2025 to 2028, analysts expect Plug's revenue to grow at an 18% CAGR to $1.16 billion as it narrows its net losses. That's a bright outlook for a stock that trades at just four times this year's sales. Looking further ahead, the global green hydrogen market could expand at a 30.2% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, according to Grand View Research.
If Plug Power matches analysts' estimates through 2028, grows its revenue at a 20% CAGR over the following eight years, and trades at a more generous 10 times its current year's sales, its market cap could grow nearly 14 times to $50 billion by 2036. That wouldn't get it anywhere close to its IPO price -- but it would deliver multibagger gains for its current investors.
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Coupang, Inc. (CPNG - Free Report) closed at $17.06 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.94% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
The stock of company has risen by 7.9% in the past month, leading the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.64% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Coupang, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of -$0.14, showcasing a 800% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $8.93 billion, up 4.8% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.17 per share and a revenue of $37.75 billion, representing changes of -241.67% and +9.31%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Coupang, Inc. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent 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 past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. At present, Coupang, Inc. boasts 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 104, placing it within the top 43% of over 250 industries.
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PORTLAND, Tenn., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (“Shoals”) (Nasdaq: SHLS), a global leader in electrical infrastructure solutions for the energy transition market, announced a decisive victory in its patent infringement action against Voltage, LLC (“Voltage”) after the U.S. International Trade Commission affirmed the Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) ruling. The decision delivers a final determination that Voltage violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing infringing LYNX trunk bus products into the United States.
The ruling confirms that Shoals’ patented technology was improperly used and provides important validation of the company’s long-standing investment in innovation, engineering, and U.S.-based manufacturing. The decision reinforces the intent of Section 337 of the Tariff Act: to protect American intellectual property and ensure competition is governed by clear, enforced rules, particularly important in critical energy infrastructure.
“We’re proud to defend American intellectual property and the innovators who design, invent, and manufacture in the U.S.,” said Brandon Moss, CEO of Shoals. “Protecting intellectual property is essential to securing America’s energy future, and we appreciate the ITC’s decision in reinforcing that. Shoals will continue to champion U.S. innovation and manufacturing by investing at home, protecting its intellectual property, and helping build a resilient American energy supply chain.”
Shoals designs and manufactures its products in Tennessee and has made sustained investments in domestic innovation, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development, most recently proven by the announcement of the grand opening of their Mega facility in Portland, TN. Its patented technologies reflect decades of engineering expertise and continued commitment to American manufacturing leadership.
Shoals emphasized that the outcome supports a level playing field across the industry, particularly as demand for solar and energy infrastructure continues to grow. Enforcing IP rights is essential to maintaining the incentives that drive innovation, quality, and safety, especially as foreign, low-cost manufacturers, seek to compete in the U.S. market.
“Protecting American innovation is critical, not just for Shoals, but for the long-term competitiveness of U.S. energy infrastructure,” said Moss. “This ruling sends a clear message that intellectual property rights will be upheld, and that companies operating in this market must do so fairly.”
As part of the final determination, the ITC issued a limited exclusion order that will restrict Voltage's ability to import the infringing product. This case now moves to the 60-day presidential review period. In order to sell their infringing product within the U.S. during that period, Voltage must put up a bond equal to 100% of the "entered value of the articles subject to the order."
Shoals remains focused on delivering reliable, high-performance solutions to their customers while continuing to invest in domestic manufacturing and future product development.
About Shoals Technologies Group
Shoals Technologies Group is a leading manufacturer of advanced electrical infrastructure solutions for mission critical applications across utility scale solar, battery storage, and data center power systems. Since its founding in 1996, the Company has designed innovative technologies and systems solutions that allow its customers to substantially increase installation efficiency and safety while improving system performance and reliability at scale. Shoals Technologies Group is a recognized leader in the energy transition industry. For additional information, please visit: https://www.shoals.com.
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Cloudflare (NET - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $226.65, moving +1.42% from the previous trading session. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.14%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.46%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the web security and content delivery company had gained 6.82% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 2.57% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Cloudflare in its upcoming release. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.27, signifying a 28.57% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $665.42 million, showing a 29.88% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $1.2 per share and a revenue of $2.81 billion, signifying shifts of +29.03% and +29.72%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Cloudflare. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
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, 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 a 400% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. At present, Cloudflare boasts a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Investors should also note Cloudflare's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 185.62. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 18.07 for its industry.
We can additionally observe that NET currently boasts a PEG ratio of 4.3. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Internet - Software industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.01.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 89, placing it within the top 37% of over 250 industries.
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In the latest trading session, Halliburton (HAL - Free Report) closed at $34.67, marking a +2.27% move from the previous day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.01% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.46%.
The stock of provider of drilling services to oil and gas operators has fallen by 14.39% in the past month, lagging the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 9.23% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.4%.
The upcoming earnings release of Halliburton will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on July 21, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.54, signifying a 1.82% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $5.48 billion, indicating a 0.5% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.34 per share and revenue of $22.23 billion. These totals would mark changes of -3.31% and +0.21%, respectively, from last year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Halliburton. 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.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. 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, 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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Currently, Halliburton is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Halliburton is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.47. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 20.38 for its industry.
Meanwhile, HAL's PEG ratio is currently 1.47. 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 Oil and Gas - Field Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.03 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Oil and Gas - Field Services industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 180, putting it in the bottom 27% of all 250+ industries.
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 28, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lucid securities 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 Lucid class action, go to https://www.rosenlegal.com/cases/lucid-group-inc-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 July 28, 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 litigate 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 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 lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a supplier quality issue had significantly disrupted deliveries of the Lucid Gravity; (2) the foregoing was likely to, and did, have a material negative impact on Lucid’s business and financial results; (3) accordingly, the defendants had overstated the purported enhancements to Lucid’s manufacturing and delivery capabilities and overall operations; and (4) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Lucid class action, go to https://www.rosenlegal.com/cases/lucid-group-inc-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (“ZoomInfo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GTM) between November 3, 2025 and May 11, 2026, inclusive. You are hereby notified that the class action lawsuit Ivan Tejada v. ZoomInfo Technologies Inc., et al. (Case No. 2:26-cv-02211) has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. To get more information go to:
or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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 ZoomInfo’s slowing growth, its legacy seat-based subscription platforms, and weakening customer retention in its downmarket segment. Further, the Company minimized concerns that customers were moving towards consumption-based usage models and developing internal AI-driven go-to-market solutions.
On May 11, 2026, ZoomInfo announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, unveiling a sharp decline in growth outlook and accordingly lowered its 2026 full year financial guidance.
Following this news, the price of ZoomInfo’s common stock declined dramatically from a closing market price of $6.04 per share on May 11, 2026, ZoomInfo’s stock price fell to $4.06 per share on May 12, 2026, a decline of about 33%.
“Our firm is committed to ensuring that investors receive full compensation for losses caused by corporate misrepresentations,” said Joseph E. Levi, a partner at Levi & Korsinsky. “We encourage GTM shareholders to step forward before the August 24, 2026 deadline so we can pursue justice on their behalf.”
If you suffered a loss in GTM securities, you have until August 24, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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