New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Verra securities between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/VRRM.
Verra Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
Defendants misrepresented the nature and stability of Verra's relationship with Avis Budget Group ("Avis"), including the likelihood of securing a contract extension; Defendants downplayed the risk that major rental car companies, including Avis, could replace Verra's services with in-house solutions or alternative third-party providers; and as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Verra Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/VRRM, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Verra you have until August 4, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.
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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Verra Mobility Corporation (“Verra” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VRRM) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between February 24, 2026, and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 4, 2026.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Verra misled investors about its growth prospects. The Company downplayed the risk of major customers in the rental car industry replacing its services with in-house solutions. The Company concealed the fact that its relationship with Avis Budget Group, which represented 10% of its revenue, was at significant risk of falling apart. The Company finally revealed that Avis Budget Group terminated its relationship on May 26, 2026. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Verra, investors suffered damages.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Verra Mobility Corporation ("Verra Mobility" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VRRM) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Verra Mobility common stock between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026 (the "Class Period").
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DEADLINE REMINDER: If you are a member of the proposed Class, you may move the court no later than August 4, 2026 to serve as a lead plaintiff for the purported class. If you have losses we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the lead plaintiff process. You need not seek to become a lead plaintiff in order to share in any possible recovery.
On May 26, 2026, Verra Mobility issued a press release disclosing that the Company had received a termination notice from Avis Budget Group regarding its contract, which becomes effective in September 2026. Verra Mobility further disclosed that it "expects the termination to reduce Commercial Services' 2026 annualized revenue by approximately $135 million to $145 million and 2026 annualized segment profit by approximately $120 million to $125 million, before taking into account expected cost reduction initiatives." Verra also lowered its full year 2026 financial outlook.
Following this news, Verra Mobility's stock price fell $9.23 per share, or 70.6%, to close at $3.85 per share on May 27, 2026.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, 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 Verra Mobility's relationship with Avis Budget Group.
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Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America—the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act—$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.
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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.
Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 310-914-5007 or by email to [email protected].
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV)
Class Period: June 25, 2025 – June 18, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 27, 2026
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) AeroVironment understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the SCAR program and the U.S. Space Force’s ongoing efforts to modernize the SCN; (2) accordingly, Defendants overstated AeroVironment’s business and financial prospects; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
If you are an AeroVironment shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX)
Class Period: January 28, 2026 – April 21, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 27, 2026
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the Company’s first quarter margins had significantly benefited from advanced purchasing of memory components; (2) that the Company’s advanced supply of memory components was dwindling; (3) that, as a result, the Company was experiencing negative margin pressure as it was forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s margins, business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
If you are a Calix shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS)
Class Period: January 14, 2025 – May 6, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 27, 2026
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) veterinarian prescription growth and adoption of Zoetis’ Librela, a canine pain treatment, were sharply weakening as clinicians became more cautious following FDA safety warnings concerning serious neurological complications in dogs; (2) Zoetis’ Simparica Trio was losing significant market share to a lower priced competing canine parasiticide with broader indicated use in a slowing overall market; and (3) Zoetis’ dermatology products, Apoquel and Cytopoint, were losing substantial market share to a newly launched competing canine treatment; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
If you are a Zoetis shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID)
Class Period: February 25, 2026 – April 13, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 28, 2026
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors 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 the Company’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’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
If you are a Lucid shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
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To be a member of these class actions, you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about these class actions, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to [email protected], or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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Mattel Creations' "KPop Demon Hunters" Ramyeon 3-Pack San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive.
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Mattel is offering a 3-pack of KPop Demon Hunters figures of Rumi, Mira and Zoey online and at San Diego Comic-Con this week, and because they are exclusives, they are expected to go fast.
KPop Demon Hunters, of course, has been a global sensation since the film was released on Netflix on June 20, 2025. Now, over a year after the film’s premiere, the demand for merchandise is finally being fulfilled with the pending release of dolls of singers/demon hunters Rumi, Mira and Zoey from Mattel, role-playing toys from Hasbro and Funko Pops! of various characters, with much more on the way.
ForbesHot Wheels SDCC Exclusives Inspired By ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Stranger Things’ And ‘Top Gun’By Tim Lammers
While much of the KPop Demon Hunters merchandise is or will be available at major retailers, there will also be exclusive items are coming from Mattel at the San Diego Comic-Con. Set for Thursday through Sunday, July 23-26, at the San Diego Convention Center, the SDCC is one of the world’s biggest gatherings of fans and celebrities from all things pop culture, including movies, TV, animation, video games, comic books, collectibles and toys.
Mattel Creations' "KPop Demon Hunters" Ramyeon 3-Pack San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive in its packaging.
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In the case of the latter two categories, toys and collectibles companies like Mattel annually produce products that can only be exclusively purchased at SDCC with additional limited availability online during the convention.
ForbesMattel’s SDCC Exclusives Include ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Figures, Monster High Doll And MoreBy Tim Lammers
Among Mattel’s SDCC offerings at the company’s booth is the KPop Demon Hunters Ramyeon 3-Pack, which includes chibi-style figures of 4-inch-tall HUNTR/X figures of Rumi, Mira and Zoey. According to Mattel Creations, the three-pack lets fans “recreate the unforgettable moment when Rumi, Mira, and Zoey defeat the demon flight attendants mid-meal.” The 3-Pack retails for $50.
In addition to being available at SDCC, the KPop Demon Hunters Ramyeon 3-Pack will be available online at Mattel Creations’ retail site beginning Thursday, July 23, at 12 a.m. ET/9 a.m. ET. Since the 3-pack of figures is available in limited quantities, the item — like all of Mattel Creations SDCC exclusives — is expected to sell out fast.
ForbesFunko Expands ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Pops! Line With Demon Saja Boys And SDCC ExperienceBy Tim Lammers
The "KPop Demon Hunters" Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) 1:64 scale die-cast vehicle with Real Riders wheels" is another one of Mattel's San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusives.
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Mattel Is Also Offering A ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Hot Wheels Release As SDCC ExclusiveIn addition to Mattel Creations’ 3-Pack of Rumi, Mira and Zoey 4-inch figures, the toymaker’s iconic Hot Wheels brand is selling an exclusive KPop Demon Hunters Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) 1:64 scale die-cast vehicle with Real Riders wheels at SDCC 2026.
The Hot Wheels Porsche is inspired by the Derpy Tiger in the film, and the deco resembles the spirit animal’s signature blue fur, bold tiger stripes and sharp white teeth on its grille. The packaging for the KPop Demon Hunters Hot Wheels exclusive features Derpy along with a potted plant.
ForbesCyndi Lauper WWE Action Figure Set Among Mattel’s San Diego Comic-Con ExclusivesBy Tim LammersLike the exclusive 3-pack of figures from the film, the KPop Demon Hunters Hot Wheels Porsche 1:64 scale die-cast vehicle will be sold at Mattel’s booth at SDCC, as well as online at Mattel Creations in limited quantities beginning Thursday at 12 a.m. ET/9 a.m. ET. The collectible retails for $30.
Mattel Creations’ other SDCC exclusive items this year that will be available at the convention and online in limited quantities include the Masters of the Universe Chronicles Gym Bro Skeletor, Jurassic World Hammond Collection 25th Anniversary Collector Edition Velociraptor and Monster High Ghouls Rule Lagoona Blue doll.
ForbesMatt Damon’s Odysseus From ‘The Odyssey’ Inspires A Funko Pop! FigureBy Tim LammersAlso being offered as an exclusive at SDCC 2026 and online at Mattel Creations is a WWE Elite 3-Pack - Cyndi Lauper, Roddy Piper and Captain Lou Albano, which commemorates the pop music legend’s appearance in Piper’s Pit in 1984.
Other SDCC 2026 Hot Wheels exclusives include releases inspired by the Netflix blockbuster hit Stranger Things and the 25th anniversary of the Tom Cruise action movie classic Top Gun.
San Diego Comic Con 2026 runs July 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center.
ForbesMattel’s First ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Dolls Go On Pre-Sale For Summer ReleaseBy Tim Lammers
Sheba Medical Center, which is ranked the #7 hospital in the world, has chosen to evaluate and fund a trial of Valion Bio's Entolimod in cancer patients, creating a second clinical development pathway beyond Acute Radiation Syndrome.
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Independent Validation — Sheba Medical Center, ranked the #7 hospital in the world, selected Entolimod for clinical evaluation in cancer patients based on its potential to reduce radiation-induced neutropenia and protect healthy tissue during radiation therapy. Second Major Commercial Opportunity — This study expands Entolimod beyond Acute Radiation Syndrome into radiation-induced neutropenia and supportive oncology care, representing a substantially larger commercial market. Independent Clinical Value Driver — The study establishes a second clinical development pathway alongside Valion Bio's FDA Animal Rule program, as a medical countermeasure for Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). Capital Efficient Development — Sheba is planning to fund and conduct the trial, enabling Valion Bio to generate independent clinical data with minimal incremental investment. , /PRNewswire/ -- Valion Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIO) today announced a major clinical development milestone with the finalization of an clinical trial protocol at Sheba Medical Center, one of the world's leading hospitals, to evaluate Entolimod in cancer patients receiving high doses of irradiation for a rare form of cancer.
The study, which will enroll up to 10 adult patients, will be conducted by Sheba Medical Center, which approached Valion Bio after recognizing Entolimod's potential to reduce radiation-induced neutropenia and protect healthy tissue during radiation therapy. Under the collaboration, Sheba is planning to fund and conduct the clinical trial, while Valion Bio will provide the investigational drug and support only limited study-related activities outside the standard of care, creating a potential highly capital-efficient opportunity to generate independent clinical data.
"This is a major value-creation milestone for Valion Bio and our shareholders," said Michael K. Handley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valion Bio. "One of the world's premier hospitals and research centers recognized the potential of Entolimod and approached us to conduct this study. Their willingness to invest their own resources to evaluate Entolimod represents meaningful external validation of our science. More importantly, this collaboration could expand Entolimod beyond biodefense into the multi-billion-dollar supportive oncology market. If successful, Entolimod has the potential to become an important therapy for reducing radiation-induced neutropenia and protecting healthy tissue during cancer treatment, creating a second and potentially much larger commercial opportunity for our lead drug, Entolimod."
Expanding Beyond Biodefense
Entolimod is currently being developed under the U.S. FDA's Animal Rule as a medical countermeasure for Acute Radiation Syndrome. The Sheba study is the first reported formal clinical evaluation of Entolimod in cancer patients receiving therapeutic radiation and represents an important step toward expanding the platform into oncology.
Cancer patients receiving high doses of radiation frequently develop neutropenia, leading to infections, treatment delays, and reduced treatment intensity. The Sheba study will evaluate whether Entolimod can preserve bone marrow function, reduce neutropenia, and improve patients' ability to complete potentially curative radiation therapy.
Sheba Neutropenia Study Near-Term Clinical Catalysts
The Company expects the following development milestones, subject to regulatory and operational requirements:
Institutional Review Board approval: Expected Q3 2026 First patient enrolled: Expected Q4 2026-Q1 2027 Interim data readout: Expected during early 2027 Topline data: Expected in 2027 Each milestone represents an anticipated opportunity to further demonstrate Entolimod's clinical and market potential, as well as a potential opportunity to expand shareholder value.
About Sheba Medical Center
Sheba Medical Center, located in Tel Hashomer, Israel, is the largest medical center in the Middle East. Sheba was ranked the #7 hospital in the world in Newsweek's 2026 World's Best Hospitals ranking and is recognized among the World's Best Specialized Hospitals for Oncology. The Benjamin Davidai Department of Radiation Oncology, which will conduct the study, is one of the largest and most sophisticated radiation oncology programs in Israel. For additional information, please visit www.shebaonline.org.
About Valion Bio, Inc.
Valion Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIO) is a clinical-stage immunotherapeutics company developing Entolimod, a Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) agonist, as a first-in-class radioprotector and radiomitigator for medical countermeasure and supportive-care applications. Entolimod is being developed under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Animal Rule for Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) and has received Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations. Valion Bio's wholly-owned subsidiary Velocity Bioworks®, based in San Antonio, Texas, is a microbial fermentation contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). For additional information, please visit www.valionbio.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the initiation, conduct, timing, enrollment pace, and potential results of the clinical study at Sheba Medical Center evaluating Entolimod; the anticipated timing of Institutional Review Board approval, first patient enrollment, interim data readout, and topline data; the potential of Entolimod as a radioprotector, radiomitigator, and supportive-care agent, including in cancer patients receiving therapeutic radiation and other radiation exposure settings; market size and commercial-opportunity references, including with respect to neutropenia and supportive-care oncology; potential strategic partnership interest; the Company's Animal Rule development program for Acute Radiation Syndrome; the integration and operations of Velocity Bioworks®; the Company's Nasdaq listing and continued listing compliance; the Company's working capital and financing plans; and the Company's ability to consummate strategic transactions. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2026, and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Tether has secured recognition for its Tether Gold (XAUT) token as an Accepted Spot Commodity within the Abu Dhabi Global Market, clearing the way for authorized firms in the financial center to offer services tied to the gold-backed digital asset under ADGM’s regulatory framework, according to a Monday statement.
XAUT is a tokenized gold product issued by Tether that gives holders ownership of one fine troy ounce of physical gold per token, with the bullion stored in secure vaults, mainly in Switzerland.
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The token has a market value of nearly $2.5 billion and is issued on both the Ethereum (ERC-20) and Tron (TRC-20) blockchains, allowing investors to buy, transfer and trade gold digitally while retaining rights to allocated London Good Delivery bars.
According to the company, the approval follows close collaboration with ADGM to demonstrate its compliance standards and operational transparency.
The recognition provides a formal regulatory framework for XAUT in the financial center and further strengthens Tether’s footprint in the UAE as the country continues developing its digital asset ecosystem. Tether Gold is backed on a one-to-one basis by physical gold, with each token representing one troy fine ounce of gold from a London Good Delivery bar.
Tether said the latest approval expands on ADGM’s previous recognition of USDT and highlights the increasing adoption of tokenized real-world assets among institutional investors.
The company said it will continue working with regulators and industry partners across the Middle East to support regulated digital asset markets.
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Investors interested in stocks from the Leisure and Recreation Services sector have probably already heard of Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH - Free Report) and Vail Resorts (MTN - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Currently, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Vail Resorts has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). This means that LTH's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
LTH currently has a forward P/E ratio of 25.28, while MTN has a forward P/E of 34.27. We also note that LTH has a PEG ratio of 1.54. 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. MTN currently has a PEG ratio of 13.88.
Another notable valuation metric for LTH is its P/B ratio of 2.9. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, MTN has a P/B of 5.75.
These metrics, and several others, help LTH earn a Value grade of B, while MTN has been given a Value grade of C.
LTH is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that LTH is likely the superior value option right now.
Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - Electronics sector might want to consider either Vestas Wind Systems AS (VWDRY - Free Report) or Eaton (ETN - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.
Right now, both Vestas Wind Systems AS and Eaton are sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that these stocks have improving earnings outlooks. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
VWDRY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 19.85, while ETN has a forward P/E of 29.97. We also note that VWDRY has a PEG ratio of 1.00. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. ETN currently has a PEG ratio of 2.57.
Another notable valuation metric for VWDRY is its P/B ratio of 5.96. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, ETN has a P/B of 7.86.
These are just a few of the metrics contributing to VWDRY's Value grade of B and ETN's Value grade of D.
Both VWDRY and ETN are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that VWDRY is the superior value option right now.
Eaton (ETN - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements makes the Zacks rating system highly useful for individual investors, since it can be difficult to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts. These are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time.
Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Eaton basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.
Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for Eaton imply an improvement in the company's underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Earnings Estimate Revisions for EatonFor the fiscal year ending December 2026, this power management company is expected to earn $13.35 per share, which is unchanged compared with the year-ago reported number.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Eaton. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 0.2%.
Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
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The upgrade of Eaton to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Cathay General (CATY - Free Report) , a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Cathay General currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.
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Set to Beat the Market? In order to see if CATY is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this holding company for Cathay Bank holds up.
A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.
For CATY, shares are up 1.92% over the past week while the Zacks Banks - West industry is up 1.89% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 6.13% compares favorably with the industry's 6.29% performance as well.
While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Over the past quarter, shares of Cathay General have risen 15.32%, and are up 30.1% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 4.96% and 19.65%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to CATY's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. CATY is currently averaging 539,155 shares for the last 20 days.
Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with CATY.
Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. This revision helped boost CATY's consensus estimate, increasing from $5.40 to $5.42 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom LineTaking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that CATY is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Cathay General on your short list.
Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Technology Services industry, could be a great candidate to consider.
This company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 15.82%.
For the most recent quarter, Duolingo was expected to post earnings of $0.79 per share, but it reported $0.89 per share instead, representing a surprise of 12.66%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.79 per share, while it actually produced $0.94 per share, a surprise of 18.99%.
Price and EPS Surprise
Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Duolingo lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Duolingo has an Earnings ESP of +9.55% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on August 5, 2026.
Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC - Free Report) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.
Individual investors often find it hard to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, since these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time. In these situations, the Zacks rating system comes in handy because of the power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements.
As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Lattice is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.
For Lattice, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsAs empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, tracking such revisions for making an investment decision could be truly rewarding. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Earnings Estimate Revisions for LatticeThis chipmaker is expected to earn $1.79 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Lattice. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 14.1%.
Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
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The upgrade of Lattice to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
Key Takeaways GitLab 19.2 adds governed agentic AI for secure, compliant software development automation. Duo Agent Platform topped $20 million in paid consumption run rate as Q1 revenues grew 23% y/y.A top 10 U.S. bank saved 1.5 hours per task and plans to expand use of the Duo Agent Platform nearly 20-fold. Shares of GitLab (GTLB - Free Report) have declined 12.9% in the year-to-date period, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 11.9% growth. The weakness reflects cautious enterprise IT spending, slower customer expansion and intense competition from Microsoft-owned GitHub, Atlassian and other DevSecOps vendors. These factors have weighed on investor sentiment despite GitLab's continued enterprise customer growth and expanding artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio.
However, GitLab remains focused on strengthening its position in AI-powered software development. It recently launched GitLab 19.2, introducing governed agentic AI capabilities that help enterprises automate software development while maintaining security, compliance and human oversight. The release expands the GitLab Duo Agent Platform with Dependency Scanning Auto-Remediation, which automatically fixes vulnerable software dependencies, Security Review Flow, which detects complex application logic and authorization vulnerabilities, and general availability of Duo CLI and Custom Flows, enabling developers to automate multi-step workflows directly from the command line.
The latest release reflects the growing need for governed AI across enterprises. As AI coding assistants accelerate software development, organizations are increasingly facing bottlenecks in testing, security reviews, compliance and deployment. GitLab addresses these challenges by embedding governance, security and policy enforcement directly into its unified DevSecOps platform, allowing enterprises to scale AI-assisted software development without sacrificing control.
GitLab Benefits From Expanding AI PortfolioGitLab is benefiting from the rapid adoption of governed AI automation within enterprise DevSecOps environments. The company’s latest release builds on a series of AI initiatives introduced throughout 2026. Earlier this year, it expanded its agentic AI capabilities with automated security remediation, intelligent pipeline setup and delivery analytics to streamline software development and DevSecOps workflows. GitLab also broadened access to AI through GitLab Credits, flat-rate AI code reviews and more flexible consumption options, making enterprise AI adoption more accessible across the software development lifecycle.
The rapid rise of AI-generated code is creating a larger opportunity for GitLab's unified DevSecOps platform. In April 2026, platform engagement remained strong, with code pushes across paid SaaS customers increasing 49% year over year and CI pipeline growth accelerating to 38%. As enterprises face growing testing, security and governance requirements, they are increasingly turning to GitLab's platform. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, the Duo Agent Platform generated more net new annual recurring revenues (ARR) than Duo Pro and Duo Enterprise combined achieved in any previous quarter. Revenues grew 23% year over year to $264.2 million, while the paid consumption run rate exceeded $20 million.
Enterprise customers, especially in regulated industries like banking and biotech, are demanding platform-level governance, audit trails and policy enforcement as they scale AI adoption. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, a top 10 U.S. bank piloted the Duo Agent Platform and reported significant productivity gains, with developers saving 1.5 hours per task and plans to expand usage nearly 20-fold. CSL Behring, a global biotech leader, deepened its commitment to GTLB’s platform specifically because of its embedded AI governance capabilities.
GitLab’s Strong Q2 FY27 OutlookGitLab's expanding AI platform, growing enterprise adoption and continued product innovation position the company well for sustained top-line growth.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2027, GitLab expects revenues between $272 million and $274 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenues is pegged at $273.30 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 15.82%.
The consensus mark for second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at 18 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. The figure implies a year-over-year decrease of 25%.
GTLB's Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to ConsiderCurrently, GitLab flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Digital Turbine (APPS - Free Report) , Dell Technologies (DELL - Free Report) and Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) are some other top-ranked stocks that investors can consider in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector. Digital Turbine, Dell Technologies and Analog Devices sport a Zacks Rank #1 each at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
APPS shares have rallied 66.7% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Digital Turbine is pegged at 18.98%.
DELL shares have surged 214.8% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Dell Technologies is pegged at 26.35%.
Shares of ADI have gained 38.4% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Analog Devices is pegged at 28.76%.
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Key Takeaways MP Materials is favored for stronger long-term growth despite near-term cost pressures.MP's U.S. magnet expansion and government-backed projects strengthen its competitive position.Lynas has commercialized heavy rare earths and secured supply deals with pricing floors. MP Materials (MP - Free Report) and Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYSDY - Free Report) are among the most prominent players in the global rare earth supply chain and are expected to play key roles in the West’s efforts to secure critical mineral independence and reduce reliance on Chinese supply.
Las Vegas, NV-based MP Materials is the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the United States. It has capabilities covering the entire supply chain, from mining and processing to advanced metallization and magnet manufacturing. MP has a market capitalization of $8 billion. Perth, Australia-based Lynas, valued at around $11.2 billion, engages in the exploration, development, mining, extraction and processing of rare earth minerals in Australia and Malaysia.
Rare earths are crucial to the production of high-performance magnets used in EVs, defense and high-tech applications. For investors looking to tap into the long-term growth of the rare earth sector, the key question is which stock one should bet on — MP or LYSDY. To make an informed decision, let us analyze their fundamentals, growth potential and key challenges.
The Case for MP MaterialsMP Materials owns and operates the Mountain Pass mine in California, the only large-scale rare earth mining and processing facility in North America. It also owns the Independence facility in Fort Worth, TX, where it manufactures magnetic precursor products and began producing neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets in December 2025.
The company made significant strategic progress in 2025, including a long-term agreement to supply U.S.-made recycled rare-earth magnets to Apple and a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) aimed at accelerating a domestic magnet supply chain.
Backed by government incentives, the company is constructing the second domestic magnet manufacturing facility (the 10X Facility) in Northlake, TX, which will lift its total U.S. magnet capacity to 10,000 metric tons. MP is also expanding operations at the Independence facility and scaled heavy rare earth separation commissioning activities are set to begin soon at Mountain Pass.
Operationally, MP continues to scale production and downstream manufacturing capabilities. In first-quarter 2026, the company produced a record 917 metric tons of neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr), up 63% year over year, driven by higher separated-product output. Rare-earth oxide concentrate production also reached a quarterly record of 12,983 metric tons, up 6% year over year due to improved recoveries and operational efficiencies.
Total company revenues rose 49% year over year to $90.6 million in the quarter, supported by stronger performance in both the Materials and Magnetics segments. MP also recognized $42.3 million in income related to its price protection agreement with the DoW.
However, profitability remains under pressure as the company transitions toward higher-value separated rare-earth products and magnetic materials. Cost of sales increased 52% in the quarter, while SG&A expenses rose 39%. Start-up costs surged more than 500% due to magnet production and chlor-alkali facility ramp-ups, while advanced project and development expenses climbed 302%.
MP Materials reported an operating loss of $24 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the year-ago loss of $34.8 million. The company reported adjusted earnings of three cents per share against the year-ago quarter’s loss of 12 cents. Looking ahead, the company expects additional cost pressures as production scales. Start-up costs are also likely to increase further in the coming quarters.
The Case for LynasThe company’s operations are anchored by the high-grade Mt Weld mine in Western Australia. Material from Mt Weld is processed at facilities in Kalgoorlie and the Lynas Malaysia advanced materials plant in Kuantan. Lynas is also developing a Heavy Rare Earth (HRE) processing facility in Texas under a U.S. DoW contract.
Lynas achieved a milestone in 2025 with the production of dysprosium oxide (Dy) and terbium oxide (Tb) on the new production line at Lynas Malaysia. It marked the first commercial production of separated HRE for Lynas and also the first production outside China in decades.
Lynas reported NdPr production of 1,996 tons in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended March 31, 2026), representing a 32% year-over-year increase. The company also produced eight tons of dysprosium and terbium during the quarter. In March 2026, the company produced samarium oxide, a month ahead of target. This first production of samarium oxide sets Lynas apart as a commercial producer and supplier of both light and heavy rare earths.
Samarium oxide is in high demand for use in high-performance magnets for electronics and aerospace, as well as optical, catalyst and medical applications. Lynas expects to deliver annual initial production of around 400 tons with more upside, once its additional HRE separation capacity is constructed and operational.
Revenues surged 115% to AUD 265 million ($186 million) for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, driven by higher NdPr and REO volumes and stronger NdPr pricing.
Strategically, Lynas continues to secure long-term demand visibility. In March 2026, the company announced the signing of a binding Letter of Intent to finalize a rare earth oxide supply agreement with the U.S. government. This will support the U.S. industrial base and the U.S. government’s rare earths supply-chain resilience efforts. Per the terms, around $96 million previously allocated to the construction of an HRE facility in Texas will now be used to purchase light and heavy rare earth oxide products from Lynas’ existing facilities over a four-year period. The floor price for the supply of NdPr oxide will be $110 per kg.
The company also signed two important agreements with its Japanese partners, Japan Australia Rare Earths B.V. (“JARE”), which provide firm offtake commitments, pricing floors and exposure to upside pricing. The renewal of Lynas Malaysia’s operating license for 10 years in March 2026 significantly enhances regulatory certainty compared with prior shorter-term renewals.
Having largely completed its Lynas 2025 growth plan, which expanded capacity, improved efficiency and enabled HRE production, the company is now focused on its “Towards 2030” strategy. Its two focal points are optimizing performance from the Lynas 2025 capital investments and expanding its resource and scale, boosting downstream capacity and expanding in the metal and magnet supply chain. Lynas continues to develop partnerships with metal and magnet makers to expand the metal and magnet supply chain.
How do Estimates Compare for MP & LYSDY?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MP Materials’ fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at 22 cents per share, indicating a turnaround performance from the loss of 24 cents in 2025. The estimate for MP Materials’ 2027 earnings is pegged at $1.04 per share, implying 373.4% year-over-year growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Lynas’ fiscal 2026 earnings (ending June 2026) is pegged at 21 cents per share, indicating a substantial increase from earnings of one cent in fiscal 2025. The fiscal 2027 estimate of 48 cents indicates 129% year-over-year growth.
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Both estimates for MP Materials’ 2026 and 2027 have been revised downward over the past 90 days. Estimates for Lynas’ fiscal 2026 have moved down in the past 90 days, while the estimates for fiscal 2027 have moved up. This is shown in the charts below.
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MP vs. LYSDY: Price Performance & ValuationOver the past three months, MP Materials stock has declined 31.2% compared with Lynas’ 19.8% fall.
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MP Materials is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio of 12.54 while Lynas is trading at a lower 9.53.
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MP Materials or Lynas: Which Stock is the Better Buy?Both MP Materials and Lynas are strategically positioned to benefit from the robust long-term demand outlook for rare earths. MP continues to enhance its competitive position through government-backed initiatives, expanding magnet manufacturing capacity and greater downstream integration, all of which strengthen its long-term growth prospects. However, its ongoing investments and capacity expansion continue to weigh on costs and near-term profitability.
Lynas has executed well operationally, successfully commercializing heavy rare earth production and securing long-term supply agreements with favorable pricing mechanisms. Nevertheless, despite its operational progress, its projected earnings growth lags MP Materials, whose longer-term growth potential remains stronger despite near-term cost pressures.
MP Materials currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while Lynas has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in 2022Magnolia Oil & Gas NYSE: MGY said it has agreed to acquire WildFire Energy for approximately $4.06 billion, a transaction management described as a strategic bolt-on that will substantially expand Magnolia’s position in the Giddings field and create what it called the premier Eagle Ford/Austin Chalk operator in South Texas.
Chris Stavros, Magnolia’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said on a conference call that the WildFire acquisition “more than doubles” Magnolia’s existing acreage position in the Giddings field and reflects the company’s long-standing acquisition criteria, including operational overlap, financial attractiveness and resource upside.
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3 Small Caps Ready to Make a Run“The WildFire acquisition greatly enhances Magnolia’s position by extending our runway of advantage to high return profitability and significant free cash flow generation,” Stavros said.
Deal Structure and Acreage Expansion The company said the purchase price will be funded with a mix of cash and equity, including 32.2 million shares of Magnolia Class A common stock issued to WildFire’s owners. Magnolia will also assume WildFire’s $600 million of outstanding notes due in 2029. The remaining amount is expected to be funded through cash on hand and a balanced mix of debt and new common equity.
Magnolia said it has obtained committed financing and amended and increased its secured credit facility to a $2 billion borrowing base, with elected commitments of $1.75 billion contingent upon closing. The transaction has been unanimously approved by Magnolia’s board and is expected to close late in the third quarter.
The acquisition adds roughly 810,000 net acres, bringing Magnolia’s pro forma acreage position to nearly 1.3 million net acres across more than 1.5 million gross acres. Stavros said the deal effectively consolidates most of the Giddings field and surrounding area. He added that, on a pro forma basis, Magnolia’s acreage position would be the largest in the South Texas Eagle Ford/Austin Chalk trend and almost 80% larger than the second-place operator.
Production, Reserves and Synergies WildFire’s assets produced approximately 53,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in the second quarter of 2026, including 37,000 barrels per day of oil. Magnolia said total pro forma second-quarter production would have been 159,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, including 79,000 barrels per day of oil, with an oil mix of about 50%.
Stavros said WildFire’s production carries an estimated low base decline rate of approximately 29%. He also said Magnolia’s pro forma oil production increases by 89% to nearly 80,000 barrels per day, while total proved developed reserves rise 84% to more than 300 million barrels of oil equivalent. Proved developed oil reserves increase approximately 155%, with the overall proved developed oil mix rising to roughly 54%.
Magnolia expects annual cost savings and synergies of at least $100 million on a run-rate basis by the end of 2027, with an estimated present value of approximately $700 million. Stavros said the expected improvements fall into three areas:
Drilling, completions and facilities, representing about 60% of expected synergies; Field operations, representing about 20%; Corporate G&A, representing about 20%. He said corporate G&A and field operations savings are expected to approach their full run rate by mid-2027. Additional operational benefits are expected from longer lateral lengths, Magnolia’s supply chain and logistics pricing, shared infrastructure and Magnolia’s drilling and completion expertise.
The WildFire assets also include approximately 500 miles of gas gathering pipelines in Giddings and a local sand mine. Stavros said the sand mine currently supplies frac sand consumption for both Magnolia’s Giddings operations and WildFire, while also supporting third-party sales.
Capital Returns and Debt Reduction Magnolia said the transaction is expected to be highly accretive to key financial metrics, including cash flow and free cash flow per share, operating margins, earnings per share and net asset value. Citing the expected increase in free cash flow, Magnolia raised its quarterly dividend by 9% to $0.18 per share, payable in the third quarter. Stavros said this is the company’s second dividend increase of the year, following a 10% increase announced in January.
The company expects to continue repurchasing at least 1% of outstanding shares per quarter after the transaction closes. Stavros said Magnolia has returned approximately $2 billion to shareholders since its inception eight years ago, or roughly 40% of its market value.
Management said leverage will initially rise because of the acquisition, but Magnolia expects to use free cash flow beyond its shareholder return program to reduce debt. Stavros said the company expects to reach roughly 1x or less net debt to EBITDA by year-end 2027 and plans further debt reduction over time.
At recent strip prices, Magnolia estimates the combined business could generate more than $4.5 billion in cumulative free cash flow over the next 4.5 years through 2030.
Operational Outlook and Analyst Questions During the question-and-answer session, Stavros said Magnolia expects to initially take on WildFire’s two rigs and one completion crew after closing, effectively doubling Magnolia’s activity level in that respect. He said the company will evaluate whether it can improve efficiencies after the deal closes.
Asked about development targets, Stavros said Magnolia expects a broad mix of Austin Chalk and Eagle Ford activity, with Woodbine development potentially added later. He said WildFire’s Eagle Ford wells are shallower and lower cost, which should benefit Magnolia’s capital program.
On lateral lengths, Stavros said WildFire’s average laterals have been around 8,000 to 8,500 feet, while Magnolia expects many future wells could move toward 10,000 to 15,000 feet where acreage adjacency allows.
Stavros also said Magnolia inherited some hedges on a portion of WildFire’s oil production that provide “a comfortable floor” into 2027. He said Magnolia may opportunistically add hedges given recent oil-price volatility and the company’s increased debt position after the deal.
Magnolia also reported preliminary second-quarter standalone production of approximately 106,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with oil production of roughly 42,000 barrels per day. Drilling and completion capital for the quarter was $125 million, and the company ended the quarter with $296 million in cash. Based on stronger second-quarter production, Magnolia raised its full-year 2026 standalone production growth guidance to 6% from 5%.
About Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY)Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp NYSE: MGY is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition, development and optimization of onshore oil and gas assets in South Texas. Headquartered in Houston, the company concentrates its efforts on the Eagle Ford Shale, where it holds significant working interests in key producing counties.
The company's core operations center on horizontal drilling and multi-stage completions designed to extract light crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Planet Fitness, Inc. securities between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/PLNT.
Planet Fitness, Inc. Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
Planet Fitness' updated marketing messaging was failing to resonate with, and was actively intimidating, its core target demographic of fitness beginners and casual gym-goers; as a result, the Company was experiencing significant headwinds in net member growth during its critical first-quarter sign-up period, rendering its previously issued fiscal 2026 guidance and long-term financial targets unattainable; contrary to Defendants' representations, Planet Fitness would be required to restructure its marketing strategy, forgoing the benefits it claimed would result from continuing its existing marketing campaign, and abandon its planned Black Card membership price increase upon which its sales projections were based; and as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, financial guidance, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.What's Next for Planet Fitness, Inc. Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/PLNT, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Planet Fitness, Inc. you have until September 14, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Planet Fitness, Inc. (“Planet Fitness” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PLNT) common stock between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Planet Fitness investors have until September 14, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.IF YOU SUF.
Investors with an interest in Building Products - Miscellaneous stocks have likely encountered both Quanex Building Products (NX - Free Report) and Construction Partners (ROAD - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Right now, Quanex Building Products is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Construction Partners has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). This means that NX's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.
NX currently has a forward P/E ratio of 10.95, while ROAD has a forward P/E of 35.86. We also note that NX has a PEG ratio of 0.78. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. ROAD currently has a PEG ratio of 0.88.
Another notable valuation metric for NX is its P/B ratio of 1.15. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, ROAD has a P/B of 6.03.
These metrics, and several others, help NX earn a Value grade of A, while ROAD has been given a Value grade of C.
NX stands above ROAD thanks to its solid earnings outlook, and based on these valuation figures, we also feel that NX is the superior value option right now.
Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Goosehead Insurance (GSHD - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry.
This insurance company has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 34.26%.
For the most recent quarter, Goosehead was expected to post earnings of $0.2 per share, but it reported $0.3 per share instead, representing a surprise of 50.00%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.54 per share, while it actually produced $0.64 per share, a surprise of 18.52%.
Price and EPS Surprise
Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Goosehead lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Goosehead currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.96%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on July 22, 2026.
With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
If you're searching for reliable income at a reasonable price, look no further than Portland General Electric (POR 0.21%). Shares of the Pacific Northwest utility business are currently trading in the low $50s, but the stock offers a strong dividend and steady growth. Even better, its valuation is quite reasonable at a time when many utilities and energy stocks are becoming more expensive.
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Portland General Electric's quarterly dividend currently pays $0.55 per share. This amounts to a yield that is slightly above 4%. That's higher than the broader market average and competitive within the utility sector. Meanwhile, the company's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 14 is below the sector average of roughly 23.
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Portland General Electric rewards shareholders with dividends, but the company also balances payouts with strategic capital reinvestments. The utility company is expanding its capabilities in Oregon and now into Washington state with its February acquisition of PacifiCorp's Washington-based utility operations.
The company has raised its dividends for more than a decade, and with artificial intelligence (AI)-related power demand as a catalyst, now is a good time for income investors to look at Portland General Electric. The company, which has a $6 billion market capitalization, pays dividends consistently but it also provides investors with a surprising amount of growth potential ahead.
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A Dividend King is a company that has increased its dividend for at least 50 years in a row. There are currently only 57 that can wear this crown.
One of them is Kimberly-Clark (KMB +0.06%), the venerable company that makes tissues, paper towels, diapers, and other paper-based family-care products. It has increased its dividend for 54 straight years, making its stock a Dividend King. But it also pays out one of the highest yields among Dividend Kings -- 4.7% right now. The combination makes it one of the best, most reliable dividend stocks you can buy.
But the stock is not just a buy for its royal dividend -- it's also positioned to deliver some solid returns. Here's why.
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A strategic shift toward higher-margin products Kimberly-Clark stock is up about 11% year to date (with dividends reinvested), but its total returns are down about 10% over the past 12 months. Its long-term returns aren't great either, as it averaged a drop of 1% over the past five years and a total rise of only 1% over the past decade.
Its main utility for investors has been to provide excellent dividend income, and some downside protection when markets go south. But some recent developments could position the company to generate some decent returns.
Earlier this month, Kimberly-Clark struck a deal with pulp supplier Suzano (SUZ +0.24%) to form a new paper products company, Arbex. This benefits Kimberly-Clark by offloading its lower-margin paper-towel and tissue business, allowing it to focus on its higher-margin personal-care products. Kimberly-Clark also has a licensing agreement with Arbex to license its paper brands, so that will generate some licensing royalties.
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A greater focus on absorbing its Kenvue acquisition More importantly, it frees up resources for Kimberly-Clark to integrate its pending acquisition of Kenvue (KVUE +0.16%).
Kenvue, which makes skincare products like Aveeno and consumer health products like Band-Aid, Tylenol, and Listerine (to name just a few), spun off from Johnson & Johnson in 2023. Kimberly-Clark sees it as a complementary fit, creating a global health and wellness leader, and expects the combination to maximize each company's strengths and accelerate growth.
Kimberly-Clark anticipates approximately $1.9 billion in cost synergies and roughly $500 million in profit from revenue synergies, within three to four years of the deal closing. It also expects to spend about $2.5 billion to realize these benefits in the first two years.
Long live the Dividend King Analysts are generally bullish on the acquisition, with several raising their price targets for the stock in recent weeks. They have a median price target of $113 per share, suggesting 5% upside. Shares are also cheap, trading at 14 times earnings.
I think Kimberly-Clark is a buy for its dividend alone. But investors may also see the added benefit of solid long-term returns following the major shift from this 154-year-old company.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against The Simply Good Foods Company ("Simply Good" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SMPL).
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On June 13, 2024, Simply Good announced the completion of the acquisition of Only What You Need (OWYN) for a purchase price of $280 million.
On October 23, 2025, Simply Good reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, disclosing among other things, a "quality issue" with the Company's recently acquired OWYN brand, "related to a raw material sourcing decision for pea protein made prior to the closing of the acquisition."
Following this news, the price of Simply Good stock fell $4.33 per share, or 17.35%, to close at $20.63 per share on October 23, 2025
Then, on April 9, 2026, Simply Good reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026, including that "Net sales of $326.0 million decreased 9.4% versus the comparable year ago period, driven by declines for Atkins and OWYN of 26.6% and 16.8%, respectively." Simply Good also "recognized an aggregate $249.0 million non-cash, impairment charge related to the Atkins brand and OWYN brand intangible assets" comprised of "a loss on impairment $187.0 million for OWYN and $62.0 million for Atkins[.]"
Following this news, the price of Simply Good stock fell $2.61 per share, or 18.11%, to close at $11.80 per share on April 9, 2026.
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Exelixis (EXEL - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis drug developer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +14.7%.
Revenues are expected to be $635 million, up 11.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Exelixis?For Exelixis, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +6.31%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that Exelixis will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Exelixis would post earnings of $0.75 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.87, delivering a surprise of +16.00%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Exelixis appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsNovoCure (NVCR - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, is expected to report loss per share of $0.3 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +16.7%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $174.11 million, up 9.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for NovoCure has been revised 1.5% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +0.83%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell), this Earnings ESP makes it difficult to conclusively predict that NovoCure will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
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VGM ScoreWhat if you like to use all three types of investing? The VGM Score is a combination of all Style Scores, making it one of the most comprehensive indicators to use with the Zacks Rank. It rates each stock on their combined weighted styles, which helps narrow down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.94% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
To have the best chance of big returns, you'll want to always consider stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B, which will give you the highest probability of success. If you're looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, it's important they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.
The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.
Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Boise Cascade (BCC - Free Report) Boise Cascade Company is one of the largest wood products manufacturers and a leading United States wholesale distributor of building products, headquartered in Boise, ID. The company, which started its operations on Oct. 29, 2004, manufactures engineered wood products, plywood, lumber and particleboard and distributes wood products, such as decking, engineered wood products (EWP), lumber, panel, particleboard, and MDF products. Its main market operations are in the United States and Canada.
BCC is a #1 (Strong Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Construction stock. BCC has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 3.4% over the past four weeks.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $3.83 per share. BCC boasts an average earnings surprise of +40.8%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, BCC should be on investors' short list.
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR | ACHR Price Prediction) shares are trading higher in Monday morning action, up 14% to $5.06. The move follows a joint reveal by the company and privately held defense technology firm Anduril of an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft platform at the Farnborough Airshow.
The pop lands into a rough tape. Archer stock entered Monday down 41% year to date (YTD), part of a broader pre-revenue eVTOL de-rating that has hit the entire cohort of listed operators hard.
Peers Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) and EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:EH) are quieter but still higher. Joby stock is up 2% to $7.41, while EHang stock is up 1% at $5.17. The news catalyst belongs to Archer alone, though.
Anduril Team-Up Unveils “Thunder” Autonomous VTOL Archer and Anduril presented a series hybrid-electric autonomous VTOL aircraft platform at Farnborough. Anduril debuted the defense variant, “Thunder,” a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft designed to fly alongside crewed attack and assault aircraft. Group 5 is the Pentagon’s heaviest unmanned aircraft tier, the same weight class as major program-of-record platforms.
The dual-use design uses dual tiltrotors, offers runway-independent VTOL, and cruises efficiently on the wing. The teams have completed multiple full-scale surrogate test flights, with Thunder’s first flight targeted for 2027. Archer says it will announce its first commercial customers for the platform later this week.
Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein called Thunder a clean-sheet, first-principles design. In prior commentary tied to the program, Goldstein asserted, “I believe our hybrid aircraft is the most sophisticated vertical lift platform ever developed. It is not incremental, it is generational.”
The autonomy stack behind the aircraft leans on NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR). Archer has integrated NVIDIA’s IGX Thor platform for onboard compute and autonomy-ready flight systems, while Palantir was down-selected as a finalist for the FAA’s SMART AI project covering air traffic control modernization. Starlink LEO connectivity rounds out the connectivity layer for the Midnight air taxi.
Archer’s Q1 2026 report framed the setup. The company posted revenue of $1.6 million and a net loss of $217.7 million, versus a $93.4 million loss a year earlier, with liquidity near $1.8 billion. Goldstein described Archer as a “multi-threat company” targeting air taxi launch, phased government awards, and AI software deployments later this year.
Archer’s Peers Move Slightly on the News Joby Aviation and EHang have their own defense and autonomy narratives, but no fresh catalyst hit either name on Monday. Joby holds a defense partnership with L3Harris Technologies and recently flew a hybrid turbine-electric autonomous VTOL demonstrator, with first passenger service in Dubai still planned for later this year.
Joby stock is down 45% YTD and EHang stock is down 62% YTD. EHang delivered only four EH216 units in Q1 2026 versus 66 in Q4 2025. None of the three companies are profitable on a trailing basis, and none carry meaningful trailing P/E ratios.
That framing keeps this trio in venture-style bet territory, where each ticker reprices on idiosyncratic news rather than as a coordinated basket. On Monday, Archer is the only one with a headline, and the price action reflects this.
What to Watch Now The near-term marker for Archer is the first commercial customer announcements for the Thunder platform expected later this week. Traders may want to watch for whether those disclosures come with firm order economics or read closer to letters of intent.
Beyond that, Archer is advancing Phase 4 compliance testing under the FAA’s Type Certification process and targeting the start of U.S. commercial air taxi operations later in 2026. Archer has also been named Official Air Taxi Provider of the LA28 Olympic Games and selected in three winning eIPP applications covering eight states, adding a run of visible milestones into the next 18 months.
Today’s move matters because it broadens Archer’s story from a piloted air taxi bet into a dual-use defense platform play, with a credible defense prime attached. It doesn’t fix the cash burn or the pre-revenue reality, and Thunder’s first flight is still a 2027 event. Investors evaluating their exposure here can size their positions accordingly, keeping ACHR stock in a smaller, more speculative portion of a portfolio and watching for whether Monday’s gain holds into the close.
Electric air taxis could soon start packing some serious firepower.
Archer Aviation has teamed up with Anduril Industries, the military technology startup cofounded by Palmer Luckey, to create what the companies describe as a “Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft.”
The jointly developed aircraft, called “Thunder,” is a hybrid-electric vehicle “designed to multiply the combat power of current and next-generation crewed attack and assault aircraft,” the companies said Monday. The vehicle is intended for both defense and commercial use cases.
The initial list of commercial customers is expected to be announced by Archer later this week, with its first flight planned for next year.
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Thunder was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in England, and effectively may allow Archer to tap into the defense market at a time when battlefield technology is rapidly evolving.
Shares of Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) were up more than 10% on the news.
The commercial variant of Anduril and Archer’s jointly developed aircraft platform. [Image: Archer Aviation]“Clean sheet design”It’s the latest in a series of developments within the electric air taxi industry in recent years. Archer, for example, has made headlines by becoming the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein said the company is laser-focused on getting its air taxis certified and flying by the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
"It's always been an ambitious goal," he told CNBC's Phil LeBeau on Monday at the Farnborough Air Show in the U.K. "It's still an ambitious goal, but we're certainly going to try our hardest to get there."
Archer on Monday unveiled its Thunder autonomous vertical takeoff and landing defense craft with Anduril, designed to accompany crewed aircraft and helicopters. The companies first joined forces in 2024.
Shares rallied more than 20%.
Archer is widely known for creating electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft aimed at cutting emissions and traffic in crowded urban areas. However, the technology has faced a series of regulatory and infrastructure hurdles that have pushed back certification timelines.
In recent months, Archer and its peers have benefitted from President Donald Trump's latest eVTOL pilot program aimed at accelerating deployment, with testing across 26 states.
"This is really critical to gaining the trust of the public and the trust of the regulators that will ultimately lead to our certification," Goldstein told CNBC. "That step is going to be hugely critical in order to allow us to meet those timelines."
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Goldstein called defense applications a "huge market" for Archer amid rising geopolitical tensions abroad. The aircraft also doesn't require the same certification process necessary for commercial use cases, he added.
"The applications we can bring in the defense world are quite impressive and very much needed for the warfighter," he said.
Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In "long context," investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX - Free Report) , a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.
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Set to Beat the Market?Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for KNX that show why this trucking company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.
Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.
For KNX, shares are up 1.98% over the past week while the Zacks Transportation - Truck industry is up 2.92% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 3.41% compares favorably with the industry's 6.18% performance as well.
Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings have risen 17.61%, and are up 71.7% in the last year. On the other hand, the S&P 500 has only moved 4.96% and 19.65%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of KNX's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now KNX is averaging 3,492,639 shares for the last 20 days..
Earnings OutlookThe Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with KNX.
Over the past two months, 4 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost KNX's consensus estimate, increasing from $1.94 to $2.04 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 8 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom LineGiven these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that KNX is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings on your short list.
Cross-chain bridge protocol Allbridge has suspended its Core protocol following a flash loan attack, with the attacker stealing approximately $1.65 million in assets from Solana stablecoin liquidity pools. According to analysis from blockchain security firms PeckShield and CertiK, the attacker borrowed $1.12 million in flash loan funds via Solana lending protocol Kamino, then manipulated the price mechanism in Allbridge’s pools through multiple stablecoin swaps to convert assets at a discounted rate before bridging the funds to an Ethereum address. During the attack, the attacker used thousands of dollars in USDT to obtain around $2.24 million in USDC, then bridged the funds to Ethereum and further dispersed them. It remains unclear whether any of the stolen funds can still be recovered. Allbridge said its team suspended the Core protocol for security reasons and is asking affected liquidity providers to withdraw their funds immediately. The attack caused liquidity pool imbalances, allowing some traders to profit from arbitrage opportunities. Allbridge is calling on these users to return their gains, noting the funds will be used to compensate affected LPs. The team added that user funds face no further risk at present, and will release a detailed incident analysis after completing its investigation, while planning to relaunch the Core protocol with liquidity pools removed. This is Allbridge’s second similar flash loan attack. In April 2023, the protocol’s BNB Chain liquidity pool lost approximately $573,000 due to a similar vulnerability; the project later stated it had recovered most of the funds and adjusted its liquidity calculation mechanism.
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Statistics Canada’s latest inflation report reveals that Canadians paid 32% more for tomatoes in June compared to the previous year. This rise in prices comes as grocery price inflation continues to outpace overall inflation in the country. While the cost of food purchased from stores increased by 3.9% in June, the overall headline inflation cooled to 2.8% due to a significant drop in gasoline prices. This marks the 17th consecutive month that grocery price inflation has surpassed headline inflation, highlighting persistent pricing pressures in the food sector.
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Key Takeaways The significant increase in tomato prices appears to reflect ongoing supply constraints, including adverse weather conditions in Mexico and U.S. tariffs on Mexican agriculture. Market pricing suggests participants are considering the impact of these inflationary pressures on Core CPI for July, with odds for a 0.2% MoM increase currently at 15%. Observers note a broad-based cooling in price pressures, as indicated by the largest monthly decline in the June CPI since December 2024. What to Watch Market participants will be closely monitoring any updates from key economic forecasters such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan regarding their outlook on inflation and Core CPI figures for July. Developments in global supply chains and any new trade policies that could affect agricultural imports may also impact future pricing. Additionally, statements from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on inflation trends could further influence market expectations.
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Key Points:EUR/USD pulled back as traders focused on rising Treasury yields. GBP/USD moved lower as traders waited for first moves of new UK Prime Minister. USD/CAD gained ground as Canada's Inflation Rate missed analyst estimates.
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U.S. Dollar Moves Higher At The Start Of The Week
DXY 200726 4h Chart U.S. Dollar Index gains ground as traders focus on rising Treasury yields. The yield of 2-year Treasuries climbed above the 4.22% level, while the yield of 10-year Treasuries settled near 4.60%. Treasury yields are moving higher as bond traders worry that rising oil prices will create inflationary pressure.
U.S. Dollar Index managed to settle above the 50 MA at 100.86 and is trying to settle above the 100.00 level. In case this attempt is successful, U.S. Dollar Index will move towards the resistance at 101.15 – 100.30. A successful test of this level will open the way to the test of the next resistance at 101.80 – 101.95. RSI is in the moderate territory, so there is plenty of room to gain momentum in case the right catalysts emerge.
EUR/USD Pulls Back As Germany’s PPI Meets Estimates
EUR/USD 200726 4h Chart EUR/USD pulled back as traders focused on Producer Prices report from Germany. The report showed that PPI increased by +1.8% year-over-year in June, in line with analyst consensus.
Currently, EUR/USD is trying to settle below the support at 1.1420 – 1.1435. In case this attempt is successful, EUR/USD wil move towards the next support level, which is located in the 1.1350 – 1.1365 range.
GBP/USD Retreats As Traders Wait For First Moves From New PM GBP/USD 200726 4h Chart GBP/USD is losing ground as traders react to political developments in the UK. New Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised to bring a new economic model for the UK, but markets remain skeptical. His predecessors also pledged to boost UK finances, but their attempts yielded no results.
In case GBP/USD manages to settle below the 50 MA at 1.3424, it will head towards the nearest support at 1.3335 – 1.3350. On the upside, GBP/USD needs to settle back above the resistance at 1.3450 – 1.3465 to have a chance to gain upside momentum in the near term.
USD/CAD Rebounds As Canada’s Inflation Rate Drops To 2.8% USD/CAD 200726 4h Chart USD/CAD moved away from recent lows as traders focused on inflation data from Canada. Inflation Rate declined from 3.2% in May to 2.8% in June, compared to analyst forecast of 2.9%. Core Inflation Rate decreased from 2.2% to 2.1%, while analysts expected that it would remain unchanged at 2.2%. The lower-than-expected inflation report put pressure on the Canadian dollar. Other commodity-related currencies are gaining ground in today’s trading session.
If USD/CAD settles above the 1.4050 level, it will head towards the 50 MA at 1.4095. A move above the 50 MA will open the way to the test of the resistance level at 1.4125 – 1.4140.
USD/JPY Moves Higher As Treasury Yields Rise
USD/JPY 200726 4h Chart USD/JPY gains ground, supported by rising Treasury yields. However, traders remain cautious as the yen is trading near multi-decade lows. Traders worry that BoJ may intervene to provide support to the national currency.
USD/JPY needs to settle above the 162.80 level to gain additional upside momentum in the near term. In this case, USD/JPY will head towards the 165.00 level.
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Stock to Watch: CBOE Global (CBOE - Free Report) Based in Chicago, IL, and founded in 1973, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (effective Oct 17, 2017, CBOE Holdings, Inc. came to be known as Cboe Global Markets, Inc.) is one of the largest stock exchange operators by volume in the United States and a leading market globally for ETP trading.
CBOE is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. CBOE has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 9.8% over the past four weeks.
Nine analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.47 to $13.56 per share. CBOE also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.4%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, CBOE should be on investors' short list.
Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:ARM)'s long-term growth outlook is improving as rising demand for artificial intelligence workloads drives increased need for CPUs, according to Jefferies, which raised its price target on the semiconductor designer to $320 from $290.
The company’s shares are up almost 150% so far this year, trading hands at $272 on Monday afternoon.
Jefferies wrote that Arm’s AI-related CPU opportunity has expanded following the company’s fiscal 2026 results, driven by growing demand from agentic AI applications and new customer additions including Oracle and ByteDance. The firm now expects Arm’s AI CPU revenue to reach $18 billion in fiscal 2031, above the company’s guidance of $15 billion.
The analyst firm noted that the total addressable market for CPUs could reach $200 billion by 2030, up from an earlier estimate of more than $100 billion. Jefferies expects Arm’s AI CPUs to capture at least a 15% share of that market, with Meta projected to become the company’s largest customer, followed by OpenAI, Oracle and ByteDance.
Jefferies also raised its estimates for AI CPU revenue in fiscal 2028 and fiscal 2029, forecasting $1.5 billion and $3 billion, respectively, compared with previous estimates of $1.4 billion and $2.7 billion. The firm wrote that Arm could increase production capacity through higher-cost wafer supply options, which may weigh on gross margins but help the company secure market share.
The firm highlighted data centre as another area of potential growth, with royalty revenue expected to benefit from increasing adoption of Arm-based infrastructure. Jefferies noted that Arm’s compute subsystem-based royalties have increased to $1.50 per core from $1 previously.
Jefferies also pointed to a potential AI accelerator launch from SoftBank using Arm’s design services as a potential future royalty opportunity. The firm wrote that royalties from such products could exceed $7,000 per chip given the high average selling prices of GPUs, although volumes remain difficult to predict.
The firm expects Arm’s revenue and earnings to grow at more than 40% annually through fiscal 2031, with Jefferies forecasting a five-year earnings per share compound annual growth rate of 45%. Jefferies wrote that the company’s growth visibility and exposure to AI-driven CPU demand could support outperformance relative to the broader semiconductor sector.
The revised price target is based on a fiscal 2031 price-to-earnings multiple of 29 times, with Jefferies also citing discounted cash flow analysis as support for its valuation.
NEW YORK, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Helen of Troy securities between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/HELE.
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The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
(1)Helen of Troy overstated the success and benefits of its Project Pegasus initiative, touting the “fuel” it was generating while downplaying issues such as “implementation hiccups” at its Tennessee distribution center and assuring investors that the project was progressing and delivering cost-saving efficiencies; (2)in reality, Project Pegasus was not delivering the efficiencies Defendants claimed, as the Company lacked sufficient resources and budget to achieve its stated restructuring and cost-savings goals; and (3)as a result, Defendants’ statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Stock to Watch: Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL - Free Report) Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated — popularly known as JLL — is a leading full-service real estate firm that provides corporate, financial and investment management services to corporations and other real estate owners, users and investors worldwide.
JLL is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. JLL has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 11.2% over the past four weeks.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.48 to $22.83 per share. JLL boasts an average earnings surprise of +12.1%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, JLL should be on investors' short list.
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL - Free Report) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
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As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Jones Lang LaSalle is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, and the near-term price movement of its stock are proven to be strongly correlated. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.
Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for Jones Lang LaSalle imply an improvement in the company's underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.
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Earnings Estimate Revisions for Jones Lang LaSalleThis financial and professional services company is expected to earn $22.83 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Jones Lang LaSalle. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 4.9%.
Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
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The upgrade of Jones Lang LaSalle to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Henry Schein (HSIC - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Medical - Dental Supplies industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.
When looking at the last two reports, this health care products maker has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 6.54%, on average, in the last two quarters.
For the most recent quarter, Henry Schein was expected to post earnings of $1.2 per share, but it reported $1.32 per share instead, representing a surprise of 10.00%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $1.3 per share, while it actually produced $1.34 per share, a surprise of 3.08%.
Price and EPS Surprise
For Henry Schein, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Henry Schein has an Earnings ESP of +0.41% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.
With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SPCX 1.05%), more commonly referred to as just SpaceX, is easily the most valuable space stock in the world, with a market cap of $1.6 trillion. Many investors are willing to look past its high valuation due to expectations of significant growth in the years ahead.
But what might surprise you is that in the next couple of years, there's a space stock that analysts expect will actually grow at a faster rate than SpaceX, and that's AST SpaceMobile (ASTS +0.97%).
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AST SpaceMobile is much smaller but growing at an extremely fast rate Last year, SpaceX reported nearly $19 billion in revenue, while AST SpaceMobile generated just under $71 million. Unlike SpaceX, which has a broad business focused on rockets, artificial intelligence (AI), and telecom, AST SpaceMobile is focused on creating a global space-based broadband network.
Its scope is much smaller, but its growth is expected to pick up significantly. According to LSEG data, analysts expect AST SpaceMobile's revenue to reach nearly $2 billion by 2028, up from $166 million this year, which translates into a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 246%. SpaceX, by comparison, is expected to average a CAGR of nearly 69% over the next couple of years, with its revenue projected to total more than $103 billion in 2028.
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Both stocks are expensive, risky buys AST SpaceMobile may be expected to rise at a far faster rate than SpaceX, but that doesn't necessarily make it a better buy. At a market cap of around $23 billion, investors are still paying a big premium for the business, as that valuation translates into a price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of nearly 190. SpaceX, by comparison, trades at about 80 times revenue. While neither stock is cheap, SpaceX is more attractively valued based on its revenue.
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The danger of investing in either one of these stocks is that they can be highly volatile and speculative, as their valuations depend more on future expectations than on what they have achieved thus far.
SpaceX has been struggling recently despite a strong rally out of the gate, and has now dipped below its IPO price. Shares of AST SpaceMobile are down about 20% thus far in 2026, as investors may be having second thoughts about its valuation. Both stocks, while they do have some promising upside, also have plenty of room to fall further. Investors should tread carefully with them.
Key Takeaways Nu Holdings reached 135 million customers as quarterly revenues and net income hit records.Mexico posted its first profitable quarter as Nu expanded to 15 million customers in four years.NU's credit portfolio rose 40%, while delinquencies increased and risk-adjusted margins declined. Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU - Free Report) , the parent of Nubank, has built one of Latin America’s largest digital financial platforms. Its branchless model combines credit cards, deposits, loans, payments and investment products in one mobile application. The company ended the first quarter of 2026 with more than 135 million customers across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, giving it greater consumer reach than many digital-banking rivals.
NU shares have risen about 6.3% over the past month, outperforming close fintech peers SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI - Free Report) and StoneCo Ltd. (STNE - Free Report) over a comparable recent period. SoFi and StoneCo shares have gained 1.1% and roughly 3.8%, respectively. The comparison suggests that investors have responded positively to Nu’s earnings growth, improving efficiency and progress in Mexico, even as the wider fintech group has remained uneven.
However, a rising share price does not remove the risks. NU is expanding lending rapidly, investing in artificial intelligence and preparing for measured entry into the United States. Investors must balance these growth opportunities against higher provisions, credit exposure and a valuation that already assumes continued execution.
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Customer Growth Supports the Bull Case for NUNu Holdings’ scale remains its clearest advantage. The company passed 115 million customers in Brazil, 15 million in Mexico and approached 5 million in Colombia. Monthly activity remained strong at 83%, while monthly average revenue per active customer increased to around $16. These trends helped quarterly revenues reach approximately $5 billion for the first time in the first quarter of 2026.
Profitability also improved. First-quarter net income reached a record $871 million, up 41% year over year on an FX-neutral basis. NU’s reported efficiency ratio fell to 17.6%, showing that revenues continue to grow faster than operating expenses. Management expects the full-year ratio to move closer to 20% as delayed marketing, property and investment costs return during later quarters.
Mexico offers another major opportunity. Nu Holdings’ customer base has expanded from slightly more than 2 million to 15 million in four years. The operation also recorded its first quarter of IFRS profitability ahead of management’s internal plan. Mexico remains underbanked, and NU currently controls less than 1% of the profit pool it hopes to address.
AI and New Products of NU Could Lift EngagementManagement is using artificial intelligence to speed product development, improve credit decisions and lower servicing costs. Engineering output increased more than 50% year over year, while AI-based financial tools were already serving above 15 million monthly active users. Nu Holdings’ proprietary models are being used for credit-card decisions and unsecured lending, allowing the company to assess individual loan requests in under one second.
The company is also expanding into small-business banking. NU has approximately 5 million small-business customers in Brazil, many acquired by cross-selling services to existing personal-banking users. This base could support further growth in business cards, deposits, and secured and unsecured loans without large customer-acquisition spending.
Credit Expansion Creates Risk for NUNU’s credit portfolio climbed 40% to $37.2 billion, led by a 53% increase in unsecured lending. Total credit exposure, including available card limits, rose 44% to $70.7 billion. Because credit cards and unsecured loans made up 98% of new exposure, the company had to record larger expected-loss provisions.
Early-stage delinquencies increased to 5% from 4.11% at year-end, while risk-adjusted net interest margin declined to 9.5% from 10.5%. Management attributed most of the change to normal seasonality, portfolio growth and product mix rather than weakening borrowers. Still, investors should closely watch these measures because rapid unsecured lending can produce larger losses during an economic downturn.
NU’s Estimate RevisionsWhile earnings estimates for both 2026 and 2027 have been revised marginally downward over the past 60 days, the consensus mark has remained unchanged in recent times. However, these figures suggest year-over-year growth of 33.87% and 38.07%, respectively.
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Is NU Stock Fairly Valued?NU trades at approximately 13.48 times forward earnings. That is well below SoFi Technologies’ forward multiple of about 24.53 times but considerably above StoneCo’s 4.9 times. The discount to SoFi appears reasonable because SoFi operates in the competitive U.S. market and receives a higher growth premium. Nu Holdings’ premium over StoneCo reflects its larger customer platform, stronger earnings expansion and broader consumer-banking opportunity.
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NU is not an obvious bargain. StoneCo offers a much cheaper valuation, while SoFi Technologies provides exposure to U.S. lending and financial technology. Investors choosing Nu Holdings over StoneCo or SoFi are betting that its Latin American scale, Mexico expansion and credit models will continue producing above-average growth.
NU Stock Recommendation: HoldNu Holdings has a strong long-term story built around customer growth, low operating costs and a rising presence beyond Brazil. Mexico’s first profitable quarter, higher customer revenues and record net income show that the business can scale effectively. AI tools and small-business products may create additional growth, while NU’s valuation is more reasonable than SoFi Technologies’ multiple.
However, the stock’s recent 6.3% rise, growing unsecured-credit exposure and higher provisions call for patience, and NU must ensure that rapid lending growth will not weaken asset quality. It seems prudent for existing investors to retain their positions, but new buyers may wait for a better entry price.
At present, NU carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways DPZ's Q2 EPS of $4.07 missed estimates, while revenues rose 4.3% YoY to $1.19B.DPZ's Q2 U.S. same-store sales rose 0.1% as supply chain revenues climbed to $731.7 million.Domino's added 209 stores, cut leverage to 4.3x and declared a $1.99 quarterly dividend. Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ - Free Report) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with earnings missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues beating the same. The top and bottom lines increased on a year-over-year basis.
The company reported meaningful second-quarter order growth across both delivery and carryout channels despite persistent consumer demand pressures in the broader U.S. quick-service restaurant industry. Sustained order expansion remains a central component of Domino’s long-term growth framework, supported by new customer acquisition, greater loyalty program participation, increased supply chain throughput and continued store development. The company also cited its scale and competitive positioning as structural advantages that could support additional market-share gains and long-term shareholder value creation.
DPZ's Q2 Earnings & RevenuesDomino's reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $4.07 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.11 by 1%. However, the bottom line increased 6.8% from $3.81 reported in the year-ago quarter.
Quarterly revenues of $1.19 billion surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.17 billion by 2.1% and rose 4.3% year over year. Higher supply chain revenues, franchise royalties and advertising revenues supported growth, while U.S. same-store sales increased 0.1% year over year.
DPZ's Q2 Supply Chain Business Drives Revenue GrowthSupply chain revenues increased to $731.7 million from $687.1 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The improvement reflected higher-order volumes and a 2.2% increase in food basket pricing. Our estimate for the metric was $749.9 million.
In the second quarter, U.S. franchise royalties and fees rose to $164.2 million compared with $156.3 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for the metric was $140.7 million.
International franchise royalties and fees advanced to $81.8 million from $77.2 million, supported by net store growth and a $1.1 million favorable foreign currency impact. Our estimate for the metric was $82.8 million.
U.S. franchise advertising revenues increased to $134.9 million from $132.2 million. Our estimate for the metric was $119.1 million.
Domino's Q2 Comparable Sales Show Uneven DemandGlobal retail sales increased 3% year over year, excluding foreign currency movements. U.S. retail sales rose 1.9%, while international retail sales increased 4.1% on a constant-currency basis.
Comparable sales trends were more subdued. U.S. same-store sales edged up 0.1% compared with 3.4% growth a year earlier. Company-owned store comps increased 2.1% year over year, while franchise store comps were flat. International same-store sales declined 0.1% against a 2.4% increase reported in the prior-year quarter.
Domino's Q2 Margin Performance Remains MixedIn the second quarter, Gross margin dollars came in at $478.2 million compared with $461 million reported in the prior-year quarter. However, gross margin as a percentage of revenues contracted 30 basis points year over year to 40%. Our estimate for the metric was 39%.
Supply chain gross margin expanded 20 basis points year over year to 12%, aided by procurement productivity. The benefit was partly offset by higher food basket costs. General and administrative expenses came in at $115.4 million compared with $107.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
DPZ Posts Higher Operating Income and Net ProfitIn the second quarter, income from operations increased 3.1% year over year to $232 million. Excluding the favorable currency impact on international franchise royalties, operating income rose 2.6%, driven by franchise royalty growth and higher supply chain gross profit. Our estimate for the metric was $242.1 million.
Net income advanced 3.6% year over year to $135.8 million. Results also benefited from a favorable $3.6 million change in pre-tax unrealized and realized losses tied to the company’s investment in DPC Dash.
DPZ Extends Its Global Store ExpansionDomino’s posted global net store growth of 209 during the quarter. The company added 26 net stores in the United States and 183 internationally, bringing its worldwide store count to 22,531.
The U.S. system ended the period with 7,231 locations, while the international network reached 15,300 stores. Over the trailing four quarters, net store growth totaled 995, including 170 domestic and 825 international additions.
Domino's Cash Flow Moderates in the First HalfNet cash provided by operating activities totaled $352.6 million during the first two quarters of 2026, down from $366.9 million in the comparable 2025 period. Capital expenditures increased to $39 million from $35.2 million reported in the prior-year period.
Free cash flow declined 5.5% year over year to $313.6 million. The decrease reflected changes in operating assets and liabilities, along with the timing and amount of advertising-related payments. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $164.8 million as of June 14, 2026.
DPZ Returns Capital While Lowering LeverageDomino’s repurchased 443,917 shares for $156.2 million during the quarter. The company had $1.23 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization at quarter-end.
The leverage ratio improved to 4.3 times from 4.7 times a year earlier. Following the quarter, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.99 per share, payable Sept. 30, 2026, to its shareholders of record as of Sept. 15.
DPZ’s Zacks RankDomino's currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Stocks to ConsiderHere are some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector:
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE - Free Report) presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 70.1%, on average. FIVE stock has gained 3.4% in the past six months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 14.8% and 35.1%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
FIGS, Inc. (FIGS - Free Report) has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 212.5%, on average. FIGS stock has declined 11% in the past six months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIGS’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 15.5% and 36.8%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS - Free Report) carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 31.6%, on average. BROS stock has increased 11.7% in the past six months.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dutch Bros’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 26.9% and 22.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
On this episode of Stock Movers: - AMC Entertainment (AMC) shares jumped after it reported strong adjusted Ebitda for the second quarter that beat the average analyst estimate. - Domino's Pizza Group (DPZ) is moving following news its US comparable sales growth fell to its slowest pace in five quarters, suggesting consumers continue to pull back on dining out, with pizza faring worse than burgers or burrito bowls.
Domino's Pizza (DPZ - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.07 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.81 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -0.97%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this pizza chain would post earnings of $4.29 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.13, delivering a surprise of -3.73%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Domino's Pizza, which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, posted revenues of $1.19 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.07%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.15 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Domino's Pizza shares have lost about 22.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.9%.
What's Next for Domino's Pizza?While Domino's Pizza has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Domino's Pizza was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $4.31 on $1.2 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $18.88 on $5.16 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Retail - Restaurants is currently in the bottom 22% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Cheesecake Factory (CAKE - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on July 28.
This restaurant chain is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share in its upcoming report, which represents no change from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.6% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Cheesecake Factory's revenues are expected to be $996.23 million, up 4.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Domino's Pizza (DPZ - Free Report) reported $1.19 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.3%. EPS of $4.07 for the same period compares to $3.81 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 billion, representing a surprise of +2.07%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -0.97%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $4.11.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Domino's Pizza performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Store counts - Opened - Total: 250 versus the five-analyst average estimate of 244.Store counts - U.S. Company-owned Stores: 186 versus 263 estimated by five analysts on average.Store counts - U.S. Franchise Stores: 7,045 versus 6,976 estimated by five analysts on average.Store counts - International Stores: 15,300 compared to the 15,281 average estimate based on five analysts.Store counts - Total: 22,531 versus the five-analyst average estimate of 22,520.Same store sales growth - U.S. stores: 0.1% versus the five-analyst average estimate of -0.3%.Store counts - Total U.S. Stores: 7,231 versus 7,239 estimated by five analysts on average.Revenues- U.S. franchise advertising: $134.9 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $132.66 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2%.Revenues- U.S. Company-owned stores: $81.83 million compared to the $87.2 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of -11.5% year over year.Revenues- Supply chain: $731.71 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $718.84 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6.5%.Revenues- International franchise royalties and fees: $81.82 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $82.28 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6%.Revenues- U.S. franchise royalties and fees: $164.17 million compared to the $157.1 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of +5.1% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for Domino's Pizza here>>>
Shares of Domino's Pizza have returned +3.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
