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American Water Works Company, Inc. ( AWK ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 29, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Aaron Musgrave - Vice President of Investor Relations John Griffith - CEO, President & Director David Bowler - Executive VP & CFO Cheryl Norton - Executive VP & COO Conference Call Participants Shahriar Pourreza - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Nicholas Campanella - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Paul Zimbardo - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Gregg Orrill - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Richard Sunderland - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to American Water's Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, this call is being recorded and is also being webcast with an accompanying slide presentation through the company's Investor Relations website.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against AppLovin Corporation (“AppLovin” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: APP) 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.

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CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. AppLovin’s generative AI video tool for its AppLovin Ads platform suffered from significant delays. The Company overstated improvements to its AI models. The Company exaggerated the benefits of the “virtuous cycle” it claimed its AI provided to both customers and itself. 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 AppLovin, investors suffered damages.

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Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Alnylam (ALNY) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Ameriprise Financial Services (AMP - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $12.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.6 per share. This compares to earnings of $9.92 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.05%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this financial services company would post earnings of $10.72 per share when it actually produced earnings of $11.07, delivering a surprise of +3.26%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Ameriprise, which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry, posted revenues of $5.07 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.79%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $4.61 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four 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.

Ameriprise shares have lost about 0.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.1%.

What's Next for Ameriprise?While Ameriprise 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 Ameriprise 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 $12.22 on $5.2 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $46.13 on $19.99 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, Financial - Investment Management is currently in the bottom 18% 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.

PennantPark (PFLT - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 23.

This investment company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -3.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

PennantPark's revenues are expected to be $66.51 million, down 3.6% from the year-ago quarter.

Key Takeaways Ameriprise's Q3 earnings of $11.26 per share missed estimates but rose 14% y/y.AMP's adjusted revenues rose 7% to $5.08B, while operating expenses climbed 8%.Ameriprise's AUM grew 8% y/y to $1.37T, and the company announced a $5.5B buyback plan.
Ameriprise Financial’s (AMP - Free Report)  third-quarter 2026 adjusted operating earnings were $11.26 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $11.60. However, the bottom line reflected a rise of 14% from the year-ago quarter. Excluding unlocking, adjusted operating earnings were $12.07 per share, up 22% year over year.

Results benefited from higher revenues and an improvement in assets under management (AUM), assets under administration (AUA) and assets under advisement balances. However, an increase in expenses was a headwind.

After considering significant items, net income (GAAP basis) was $1.13 billion or $12.32 per share, up from $912 million or $9.33 per share in the prior-year quarter.

AMP’s Adjusted Revenues Improve, Expenses RiseAdjusted operating total net revenues in the reported quarter were $5.08 billion, increasing 7% year over year. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.03 billion. Excluding unlocking, adjusted operating net revenues were $5.07 billion, up 10% year over year. Total GAAP net revenues were $5.12 billion, up 7% year over year.

The rise in revenues was primarily driven by asset growth and strong client engagement. Management and financial advice fees increased 15% year over year to $3.23 billion, while distribution fees rose 5% to $568 million. Net investment income declined 1% to $908 million.

Adjusted operating expenses totaled $3.77 billion, rising 8% year over year. Excluding unlocking, adjusted operating expenses were $3.68 billion, up 9% year over year.

As of Sept. 30, 2026, total AUM, AUA and assets under advisement were $1.78 trillion, up 8% year over year. AUM increased 8% to $1.37 trillion, while AUA rose 4% to $363 billion.

The adjusted operating return on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), was 55.3%, up from 52.8% in the prior-year quarter. Excluding unlocking, the ratio was 56.2%, up from 52.8%.

Update on AMP’s Share RepurchasesThe company repurchased 1.6 million shares for $871 million in the reported quarter.

Also, Ameriprise announced a share repurchase authorization of $5.5 billion through Sept. 30, 2028.

Our Take on AMPAmeriprise is well-positioned for top-line growth on the back of its robust asset balances, strong client engagement and investments in the client and advisor experience. However, elevated expenses due to volume-related costs and investments for growth will likely remain a headwind.

Performance of Other Asset ManagersBlackRock’s (BLK - Free Report) third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $15.93 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.97. The figure reflects a 38% rise from the year-ago quarter’s actual.

BLK’s results benefited from higher revenues, robust asset inflows and improved operating performance. However, higher expenses weighed on BlackRock’s results to an extent.

Blackstone’s (BX - Free Report) third-quarter 2026 distributable earnings of $1.32 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26. However, the bottom line declined 13% from the prior-year quarter.

BX’s results benefited from a rise in the AUM balance to record levels and higher fee-related earnings. However, a decline in segment revenues was the undermining factor.

Key Takeaways TYLs' Q3 non-GAAP EPS rose 18.5% to $3.52, while SaaS revenues jumped 21.2% to $242.2 million.Recurring revenues grew 11% to $568.8 million, while bookings for new SaaS ACV increased 75%.Tyler's management projected 2026 EPS of $12.95-$13.20.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $3.52 per share, which increased 18.5% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.03%.

Tyler Technologies’ revenues increased 8.7% year over year to $647.6 million but missed the consensus mark by 0.55%. The performance was supported by strong SaaS demand, transaction revenue growth and improved operating efficiency. Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) increased 11% to $2.28 billion, highlighting the strength of Tyler’s recurring revenue model.

TYL's Recurring Revenue Base Strengthens in Q3Recurring revenues increased 11% year over year to $568.8 million and accounted for 87.8% of total revenues. Excluding the impact of the Texas payments contract, recurring revenues grew 12.8%, reflecting healthy underlying demand.

Subscription revenues rose 15.3% to $462.6 million, supported by continued cloud adoption and transaction growth. Maintenance revenues declined 4.6% to $106.2 million as on-premises customers continued migrating to SaaS offerings.

Tyler's SaaS Momentum Drives Subscription GrowthSaaS revenues jumped 21.2% year over year to $242.2 million, reflecting sustained demand for cloud-based government solutions. Transaction revenues increased 9.5% to $220.4 million despite the discontinuation of revenues under the Texas payments contract in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Excluding the Texas contract impact, transaction revenues grew 14.2%, subscription revenues increased 17.8%, and total revenues rose 10.2%. These adjusted growth rates highlight the strength of Tyler's underlying business.

Management also highlighted progress in cloud modernization. Wasco County, OR, became the first Enterprise ERP customer to go live on Tyler's multi-tenant Cloud Living platform, with broader rollouts targeted for 2027.

TYL's Bookings Growth Signals Healthy Public Sector DemandTotal bookings increased 7.3% year over year to $646 million. Total SaaS bookings grew 14% to approximately $262 million in total contract value, supported by new contracts, customer expansions, renewals and cloud migrations.

New SaaS deals contributed approximately $22 million in annual contract value, while on-premises migrations added $18.6 million. Total SaaS ARR added 32.1% to approximately $40.6 million.

Management highlighted healthy government budgets, robust request-for-proposal activity and strong sales demonstrations. New SaaS annual contract value bookings increased 75%, underscoring customer demand for digital modernization.

Tyler's AI Adoption Expands Across Government AgenciesTyler continued advancing its government-focused artificial intelligence strategy, closing approximately 300 deals containing AI solutions year to date, including roughly 130 during the third quarter.

The company made 11 AI agents and assistants generally available and expects to expand AI functionality to 25 agents by year-end. Its Resident AI Assistant now supports deployments across 11 states.

Notable wins included Nebraska's statewide Resident AI Assistant deployment and multiple contracts for AI-powered Priority Based Budgeting. These developments reflect growing opportunities to commercialize AI across Tyler's existing government customer base.

TYL Expands Profitability on Favorable Revenue MixNon-GAAP operating income increased 14.8% year over year to $182.1 million, while non-GAAP operating margin expanded 150 basis points to 28.1%. The improvement reflected a favorable shift toward higher-margin SaaS and transaction revenues, cloud efficiencies and disciplined expense management.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 13.4% to $192.7 million. GAAP operating income rose 19.5% to $117 million, while GAAP operating margin improved to 18.1% from 16.4% a year earlier.

Research and development expenses increased to $63.3 million from $51.8 million, reflecting continued investment in product development and innovation.

Tyler Generates Record Quarterly Free Cash FlowCash flows from operations increased 10.7% year over year to $282.5 million. Free cash flow rose 11.9% to a quarterly record of $277 million, supported by earnings growth and improved working capital performance.

Free cash flow margin expanded to 42.8% from 41.5% in the prior-year quarter, demonstrating improved cash generation.

Tyler ended the quarter with approximately $905 million in cash and investments and $1.4 billion in debt.

The company repurchased approximately 1.1 million shares for $379 million during the quarter. Year-to-date repurchases represented approximately 8.5% of outstanding shares, with roughly $1.37 billion remaining under its authorization.

TYL Provides Updated 2026 Earnings and Revenue OutlookFor full-year 2026, Tyler expects revenues between $2.535 billion and $2.565 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 revenues is pegged at $2.55 billion, within management's projected range.

Non-GAAP earnings per share are projected between $12.95 and $13.20. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at $13.10 per share, also within the company's guidance range.

Tyler expects a free cash flow margin of 26-28%, research and development expenses of $245-$250 million and capital expenditures of $20-$22 million.

The outlook incorporates continued investment in cloud and AI initiatives, alongside strategic acquisitions, including CODY Systems, acquired in July for approximately $27.7 million to strengthen Tyler's public safety software portfolio.

TYL’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderTyler currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector are Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) , Autodesk (ADSK - Free Report) and Cisco Systems (CSCO - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Shares of Analog Devices have rallied 57.9% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADI’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $13.00 per share, up by a penny over the past seven days, indicating an increase of 66.9% year over year.

Shares of Autodesk have plunged 18.1% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADSK’s fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $12.62 per share, up by a penny over the past 30 days, indicating a rise of 21% year over year.

Cisco Systems shares have surged 43.2% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CSCO’s fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $5.11 per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating an increase of 18% year over year.

Although the revenue and EPS for Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

BlackLine (BL - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +23.5%.

Revenues are expected to be $194.14 million, up 8.9% 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 the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for BlackLine?For BlackLine, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.

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

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

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that BlackLine would post earnings of $0.57 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.61, delivering a surprise of +7.02%.

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

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

BlackLine doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

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

CMTV's Q3 earnings rise 7.24% y/y, driven by strong loan growth and higher net interest income despite increased credit costs and expenses.

The market expects Helios Technologies (HLIO - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5, 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 maker of screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.2%.

Revenues are expected to be $219.79 million, down 0.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.67% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Helios Technologies?For Helios Technologies, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.67%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.

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

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Helios Technologies would post earnings of $0.8 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.88, delivering a surprise of +10.00%.

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.

Helios Technologies doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

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

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) securities between February 21, 2025 and June 3, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Celsius develops, processes, manufactures, markets, sells, and distributes products including energy drinks.

The complaint alleges that defendants misled investors regarding the safety of Alani Nu drinks marketed by the Company for teenagers.

Investors who suffered significant losses during the Class Period may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit and should contact Robbins LLP for information before the November 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

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Why Was Celsius Sued?

According to the complaint, on April 1, 2025, Celsius acquired Alani Nutrition LLC, a maker of highly caffeinated drinks. Defendants represent that the Alani Nu drinks are safe and healthy. However, Plaintiff contends that a single 12-ounce Alani Nu drink contains 200 milligrams of caffeine, more than twice the 100-milligram daily limit of caffeine recommended for teenagers and children aged 12-17. Despite the risks the Alani Nu drinks present to teens, the Company markets these drinks to underage consumers despite asserting their purported commitment not to do so.

The complaint alleges that, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose to investors that:

(i) defendants’ products failed to adequately disclose the cardiac risks of consuming Alani Nu products; 
(ii) by marketing Alani Nu drinks to consumers under the age of 18, the Company was marketing its products to individuals who were particularly susceptible to known health risks posed by those products; 
(iii) the foregoing created a non-speculative risk that Alani Nu consumers would suffer potentially fatal adverse health events; 
(iv) the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a significant negative impact on the Company’s business and reputation; and
(v) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

Why Did CELH Stock Drop?

The truth began to emerge on April 9, 2026, when NBC News and local news outlet MyRGV (Rio Grande Valley) reported that the family of 17-year old Texas cheerleader Larissa Rodriguez had filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Hidalgo County District Court against Glazer’s Beer and Beverage, LLC and Glazer’s Beer and Beverage of Texas, LLC, two distributors of Alani Nu. The family alleged that Rodriguez died from an enlarged heart caused by drinking Alani Nu energy drinks and that the drinks “had inadequate warnings about the serious cardiac risks” of drinking Alani Nu. According to NBC News, Celsius stated in response, inter alia, “our policy is not to market or sample to anyone under 18”.

On this news, Celsius’s stock price fell $1.52 per share, or 4.18%, to close at $34.86 on April 10, 2026.

Then, on June 4, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into Celsius over concerns that its high-caffeine energy drinks are being marketed to children and teens. Per Attorney General Paxton’s announcement, the investigation will specifically examine whether Celsius and its Alani Nu subsidiary had violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misrepresenting the safety of their products.

On this news, Celsius’s stock price fell $2.26 per share, or 7.53%, to close at $27.75 per share on June 4, 2026.

Who May Be Eligible to Participate in the Celsius Class Action?

The lawsuit seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Celsius Holdings securities between February 21, 2025 and June 3, 2026.   Investors who suffered losses during that period may have legal rights under the federal securities laws.

What Is a Lead Plaintiff?

The lead plaintiff is a court-appointed investor who represents the interests of all class members throughout the litigation. Shareholders who wish to lead the case should contact Robbins LLP before the November 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

Serving as lead plaintiff is not required to share in any potential recovery. Investors who do not seek appointment may remain absent class members if the case proceeds and later resolves successfully.

Does It Cost Anything to Participate?

No. Robbins LLP represents investors on a contingency fee basis.

Why Robbins LLP?

A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, Robbins LLP represents investors in securities fraud and shareholder derivative litigation. We have helped restore more than $2 billion in value to shareholders and secured some of the largest recoveries in shareholder derivative litigation history.

"Companies have an obligation to provide investors with complete and accurate information so that markets can function fairly and efficiently," said Brian J. Robbins, Founding Partner of Robbins LLP.

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Saia (SAIA - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.81 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +3.02%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this trucking company would post earnings of $3.34 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.51, delivering a surprise of +5.09%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Saia, which belongs to the Zacks Transportation - Truck industry, posted revenues of $982.45 million for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.89%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $839.64 million. 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.

Saia shares have lost about 0.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.1%.

What's Next for Saia?While Saia 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 Saia was mixed. 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 #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with 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 $2.78 on $928.47 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $11.43 on $3.65 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, Transportation - Truck is currently in the bottom 37% 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.

Another stock from the same industry, ArcBest (ARCB - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 4.

This freight transportation and logistics company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.54 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +74%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

ArcBest's revenues are expected to be $1.21 billion, up 15.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Integer (ITGR - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.79 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -18.79%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this medical device outsource manufacturer would post earnings of $1.38 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.6, delivering a surprise of +15.94%.

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

Integer, which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Instruments industry, posted revenues of $449.66 million for the quarter ended September 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.67%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $467.69 million. 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.

Integer shares have added about 61.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.1%.

What's Next for Integer?While Integer has outperformed 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 Integer was mixed. 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 #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with 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 $1.75 on $466.75 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.09 on $1.82 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, Medical - Instruments is currently in the bottom 40% 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.

Another stock from the same industry, 908 Devices Inc. (MASS - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026. The results are expected to be released on November 10.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.16 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -6.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

908 Devices Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $18.56 million, up 32.5% from the year-ago quarter.

Key Takeaways Kimco Realty's Q3 FFO rose 6.8% to 47 cents per share, beating the 46-cent consensus estimate.Blended cash rent spreads reached 12%, while small-shop and anchor occupancy climbed to 92.9% and 98.2%.Kimco raised 2026 FFO guidance to $1.84-$1.86 per share and same-property NOI growth to 3.5%-3.8%. Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2026 funds from operations (FFO) of 47 cents per share, which rose 6.8% from a year earlier and outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents.

Total revenues increased 1.9% year over year to $546.15 million, missing the consensus mark of $551.35 million. Strong leasing and higher minimum rents supported growth, while lower above- and below-market rent adjustments and other rental property income tempered gains.

KIM's Rental Revenues Grow as Costs Stay MixedNet revenues from rental properties increased to $539.73 million from $531.11 million in the prior-year quarter. Above- and below-market rent adjustments declined to $4.87 million from $9.66 million a year ago, while other rental property income fell to $11.06 million from $13.32 million.

Operating and maintenance expenses declined to $89.42 million from $92.43 million, while real estate taxes edged up to $68.02 million from $67.38 million. General and administrative expenses increased slightly to $29.96 million from $29.65 million.

Same-property NOI growth of 4.9% year over year was driven by a 3.2% increase in minimum rents, reflecting rent gains across comparable assets. We estimated the same-property NOI to grow 3.8% year over year.

Kimco's Leasing Gains Lift OccupancyKimco executed 444 leases covering 2.7 million square feet in the quarter. Blended pro-rata cash rent spreads on comparable spaces were 12%, including 31.5% on new leases, 7.3% on renewals and 7.7% on exercised options.

Small-shop occupancy matched its record of 92.9%, improving 40 basis points year over year. Anchor occupancy climbed 120 basis points to 98.2%, underscoring demand for larger retail spaces. Pro-rata annual base rent per square foot reached $21.59, up from $21.09 a year earlier.

KIM's Signed Leases Offer Future Rental GrowthThe gap between leased and economic occupancy narrowed 10 basis points sequentially to 390 basis points. Signed leases that had not yet commenced represented $76 million in future annual base rent, providing a source of potential cash flow growth as tenants open.

Management expects 28% of that rent pipeline to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026, followed by 57% in 2027 and the remaining 15% in 2028. The backlog includes redevelopment contributions and backfilling of spaces previously occupied by retailers that have exited.

Kimco Recycles Capital Into Grocery-Anchored CentersKimco completed the sale of The Witmer, a 440-unit multifamily building in Virginia, for $211.5 million at an approximately 5.1% capitalization rate. Its pro-rata share of the sale price was $116.3 million. It completed the disposal of four Costco-anchored assets for approximately $127 million. KIM also disposed of three shopping centers and two land parcels for $51.8 million, the company’s pro-rata share at $15.1 million.

Using proceeds from tax-deferred exchanges, the company acquired Pompano Marketplace in Florida for $53 million and Sunshine Plaza for $56 million. Kimco also received $114.6 million in repayments from its Structured Investment Program, partly offset by $38.8 million in new investments during the quarter.

KIM Maintains Liquidity and Returns CapitalThe REIT ended September with more than $2.5 billion of immediate liquidity, including approximately $545 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, and full access to its $2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. Consolidated net debt to EBITDA improved to 5 times from 5.3 times a year earlier.

Kimco repurchased 6.3 million common shares for $150 million, along with approximately $74 million of preferred shares. It also repaid $266 million in unsecured notes during the quarter.

Kimco Raises Its Full-Year FFO ForecastKimco increased its 2026 FFO guidance to $1.84-$1.86 per share from $1.83-$1.84. The Zacks consensus estimate is pegged at the lower end of the range at $1.84.

The company now anticipates same-property NOI growth of 3.5%-3.8%, up from its previous outlook of 3%-3.5%. Credit losses are projected at 50-60 basis points of pro-rata rental revenues compared with the previous 55-75 basis-point range. The revised guidance reflects healthy leasing demand and improved tenant credit performance.

KIM’s Zacks RankThe company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Performance of Other REITsCrown Castle Inc. (CCI - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted FFO per share of $1.24, up 10.7% year over year. The metric surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.20 by 3.3%. Results benefited from lower interest expenses.

Prologis (PLD - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2026 core FFO per share of $1.60, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.58. Results benefited from higher rental revenues, steady leasing demand and improved occupancy levels.

Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents funds from operations (FFO) — a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs.

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EG) securities between February 8, 2024 and October 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The class action charges Everest and certain of Everest’s top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (a) Everest remained materially exposed to and concentrated in casualty risks subject to escalating claim costs, including business Defendants claimed Everest had reduced or exited; (b) Everest had inadequately priced portions of that business; (c) Everest’s reserves were insufficient, causing it to understate its liabilities and expenses and materially overstate its earnings; and (d) addressing these problems would require substantial reserve charges, protection against further adverse development, and reductions in Everest’s casualty business, thereby sacrificing recurring premium revenue.

The Complaint alleges that the truth began to emerge after the market closed on October 30, 2024, when Everest released its third quarter results. The Complaint alleges that Everest disclosed that loss activity in its U.S. casualty business had “definitely spiked” and that rate increases had accelerated into the high teens. The Complaint continues to allege that management also said it was becoming “increasingly cautious” and declining to renew underperforming accounts, particularly in real estate, habitational, and leisure classes exposed to social inflation. The Complaint alleges that Everest further disclosed that its annual casualty reserve review was underway and would be completed during the fourth quarter. The Complaint continues to allege that analysts warned that the review could produce a reserve charge, with Raymond James initially estimating a charge of up to $360 million. The Complaint alleges that defendants nevertheless maintained that rates exceeded expected loss trends, Everest wrote business only where pricing was adequate, and its underwriting actions would improve margins and profitability. The Complaint alleges that in response to these disclosures, Everest’s stock price fell 6.4% on October 31, 2024.

         Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Everest should contact the Firm prior to the December 28, 2026 lead plaintiff motion deadline. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. If you wish to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Thomas J. McKenna, Esq. or Gregory M. Egleston, Esq. of Gainey McKenna & Egleston at (212) 983-1300, or via e-mail at

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TriNet Group (TNET - Free Report) reported $281 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 2.8%. EPS of $0.94 for the same period compares to $1.11 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +11.54% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $251.94 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.66, the EPS surprise was +42.42%.

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.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how TriNet performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Interest income: $13 million compared to the $11.14 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -23.5% year over year.Revenues- Insurance service revenues: $1.01 billion versus $1.02 billion estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -3.9% change.Revenues- Professional service revenues: $157 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $152.51 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -7.1%.View all Key Company Metrics for TriNet here>>>

Shares of TriNet have returned +12.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

29.10.2026 17:54

Index DAX vzrostl o 1,31 % na 26 039,68 b.

Německé akcie, měřené indexem DAX, ve čtvrtek posílily o 1,31 % na 26 039,68 b.

Po výsledkovém reportu se dařilo akciím výrobce sportovního oblečení Adidas (+5,8 %). Rostly také akcie agrochemické a farmaceutické společnosti Bayer (+4,2 %) a bankovního domu Deutsche Bank (+3,8 %). Naopak po výsledcích oslabovaly akcie realitní společnosti Vonovia (-3,0 %). Nedařilo se ani akciím softwarové společnosti SAP (-1,1 %) a dodavatele systémů pro potravinářský, nápojový a farmaceutický průmysl GEA Group (-0,4 %).

Celoevropský index STOXX Europe 600 také posiluje. V popředí růstu jsou sektory průmyslu (+1,30 %), komunikačních služeb (+1,13 %) a zdravotní péče (+1,11 %). V červených číslech se nachází pouze sektor nezbytné spotřeby (-0,35 %).

Index DAX +1,31 % na 26 039,68 b.

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Adidas (ADS)
+5,8 %
Vonovia (VNA)
-3,0 %

Bayer (BAYN)
+4,2 %
SAP (SAP)
-1,1 %

Deutsche Bank (DBK)
+3,8 %
GEA Group AG (G1A)
-0,4 %

Rheinmetall AG (RHM)
+3,6 %
Qiagen (QIA)
-0,1 %

Merck (MRK)
+2,9 %
Beiersdorf AG (BEI)
-0,1 %

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Beating AI Express News: AI coding tool Amp has launched macOS Satellites, enabling AI Agents originally running in Linux cloud environments to call a Mac on demand to automatically compile, run, and test iOS and macOS apps. The cloud Mac comes pre-installed with Xcode and simulators, with the company stating it boots up in about 30 seconds. Agents continue modifying code on Linux, only invoking the Mac when compilation and testing are required. Test screens, logs, and screen recordings are sent back to Amp, and users can also directly take over the Mac desktop to operate apps manually. Amp previously attempted running entire Agents on Macs, but Docker and backend services took minutes to start, and reserving Mac disk space for each task was prohibitively expensive. The company now uses a two-machine division of labor: Linux handles daily development, while Macs only process tasks dependent on macOS. The cloud Mac offers two configuration tiers: 6-core CPU, 14GB RAM for $2 per hour; 12-core CPU, 28GB RAM for $4 per hour. After a task concludes, the Mac remains active for 20 minutes to allow continued use of compilation caches; billing continues during this period based on runtime, after which the Mac is automatically terminated. The feature is currently in Beta and requires joining a waitlist.

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Advance Auto Parts (AAP - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis auto parts retailer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -15.2%.

Revenues are expected to be $2.04 billion, up 0.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 8.89% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Advance Auto Parts?For Advance Auto Parts, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -9.51%.

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

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

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Advance Auto Parts would post earnings of $0.81 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.03, delivering a surprise of +27.16%.

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.

Advance Auto Parts doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

An Industry Player's Expected ResultsDriven Brands Holdings Inc. (DRVN - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $0.29 for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of -14.7%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $516.4 million, down 3.6% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Driven Brands Holdings has been revised 1.1% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +10.35%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.

When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP indicates that Driven Brands Holdings will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

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

The market expects Virtu Financial (VIRT - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 5. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis high-speed trading company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +41.9%.

Revenues are expected to be $598.78 million, up 28.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.15% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Virtu Financial?For Virtu Financial, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.

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

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

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Virtu Financial would post earnings of $1.68 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.82, delivering a surprise of +8.33%.

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.

Virtu Financial doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAmong the stocks in the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, Hut 8 (HUT - Free Report) , is soon expected to post loss of $1.17 per share for the quarter ended September 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of 0%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $79.17 million, down 5.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Hut 8 has been revised 2.8% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +11.13%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.

When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP indicates that Hut 8 will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.

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

InterDigital (IDCC - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.11 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.96 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.55 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +58.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this wireless research and development company would post earnings of $1.6 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.62, delivering a surprise of +188.75%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

InterDigital, which belongs to the Zacks Wireless Equipment industry, posted revenues of $193.43 million for the quarter ended September 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 23.25%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $164.68 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four 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.

InterDigital shares have added about 0.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.1%.

What's Next for InterDigital?While InterDigital 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 InterDigital was mixed. 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 #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with 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 $1.88 on $159.81 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $11.03 on $782.28 million 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, Wireless Equipment is currently in the top 37% 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, Aviat Networks, Inc. (AVNW - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -25.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Aviat Networks, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $104.35 million, down 2.8% from the year-ago quarter.

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Federal Signal (FSS - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.14 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.52%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company that makes products ranging from street sweepers to toll booth technology for government, industrial and commercial customers would post earnings of $1.28 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.42, delivering a surprise of +10.94%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Federal Signal, which belongs to the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry, posted revenues of $655.5 million for the quarter ended September 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.97%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $555 million. 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.

Federal Signal shares have added about 4.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.1%.

What's Next for Federal Signal?While Federal Signal 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 Federal Signal was mixed. 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 #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with 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 $1.32 on $682.25 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $5.24 on $2.64 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, Automotive - Domestic is currently in the bottom 17% 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, Xos, Inc. (XOS - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2026.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.45 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -304.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Xos, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $14.65 million, down 11.2% from the year-ago quarter.

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