分组1 - LKQ reported quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.65 per share, and down from $0.80 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -8.95% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.31 billion for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.60%, but down from $3.36 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, LKQ has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] 分组2 - The stock has gained about 10% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.5% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.75 on revenues of $3.45 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.22 on revenues of $13.93 billion [7] - The Automotive - Replacement Parts industry is currently in the bottom 9% of the Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Upbound Group (UPBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.97 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.12%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company that leases furniture and appliances with an option to buy would post earnings of $0.98 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1, delivering a surpri ...

UL Solutions Inc. (ULS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.49 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +15.22%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.47 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.56, delivering a surprise of +19.15%.Over the last four quarters, the compa ...

Industry Overview - The cybersecurity market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.28% from 2026 to 2031, driven by an increase in cyberattacks and the need for enhanced security measures [2]. Company Analysis: Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) - Zscaler offers a comprehensive suite of enterprise security tools, including web security, antivirus, firewalls, and vulnerability management, with a focus on automating risk detection and response [3]. - The company reported a 26% year-over-year revenue increase to $788 million in Q1 of fiscal 2026, with non-GAAP earnings rising approximately 24% to 96 cents per share [5]. - Zscaler is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its offerings, with AI security revenue reaching $400 million annual recurring revenue (ARR) at the end of Q1, expected to exceed $500 million in fiscal 2026 [6]. - Despite impressive growth, Zscaler's gross margin decreased to 79.9% from 80.6% year-over-year due to newer products prioritizing speed over profitability [7]. Company Analysis: Qualys, Inc. (QLYS) - Qualys is a leading provider of Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response (VMDR) solutions, experiencing increased customer penetration and product enhancements [8]. - The company reported a 10% year-over-year revenue growth to $175.3 million in Q4 of 2025, with earnings per share increasing by 16.9% to $1.87 [10]. - Qualys is expanding globally, achieving a 15% year-over-year growth in international revenue, which supports customer acquisition without significant acquisition costs [11]. - The total addressable market for Qualys is expected to reach $75 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of approximately 12.3%, targeting high-growth areas like cloud security and security analytics [12]. Comparative Analysis - Over the past three months, Zscaler's shares declined by 38.5%, while Qualys' shares fell by 24.3% [14]. - Zscaler trades at a forward sales multiple of 7.51, significantly higher than Qualys' 5.14, indicating a premium for Zscaler despite its tightening gross margins [14]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate suggests that Qualys will see a 7.8% year-over-year revenue increase to $721.5 million in 2026, with earnings per share projected to rise by 3.5% to $7.32 [13]. Conclusion - While both companies are strong players in the cybersecurity sector, Qualys appears more attractive due to steadier growth and a lower valuation compared to Zscaler, which faces gross margin pressures and a higher valuation [18].

Core Insights - Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) is focusing on its Agentforce platform to rejuvenate revenue growth, which has recently slowed to single digits after years of strong double-digit increases [1][10] Revenue Growth - In fiscal 2026, Salesforce's revenue growth rates for the first three quarters were 7.6%, 9.8%, and 8.6% year over year [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate predicts revenue growth of 9.5% and 10.7% for fiscal 2026 and 2027, respectively [5] Agentforce and AI Integration - Salesforce is developing a broader ecosystem centered on artificial intelligence (AI), data, and collaboration, with Agentforce as a key component [2] - The Agentforce platform, combined with Data Cloud, generated $1.4 billion in recurring revenues in Q3 of fiscal 2026, marking a 114% year-over-year increase [3] - Agentforce alone contributed $540 million in recurring revenues, reflecting a 330% year-over-year growth [3] Booking Trends - Salesforce reported a current remaining performance obligation of $29.4 billion at the end of Q3 fiscal 2026, an 11% increase year over year, driven by larger deals and early renewals [4][10] - Over 50% of Agentforce deals originated from existing clients, indicating effective cross-selling of AI features [4] Competitive Landscape - Microsoft and ServiceNow are also advancing AI automation in the enterprise market, with Microsoft integrating AI features into Dynamics 365 and ServiceNow deploying AI tools for IT service management [6][7] Valuation and Performance - Salesforce's shares have decreased by 40.9% over the past year, compared to a 17.1% decline in the Zacks Computer – Software industry [8] - The company trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14.37, significantly lower than the industry average of 21.96 [12] - Earnings estimates for fiscal 2026 and 2027 suggest year-over-year increases of approximately 15.3% and 10.4%, respectively, with recent upward revisions [15]

Madrigal (MDGL) came out with a quarterly loss of $2.57 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04. This compares to a loss of $2.71 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -7,442.86%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this biopharmaceutical company would post a loss of $1.98 per share when it actually produced a loss of $5.08, delivering a surprise of -156.57%.Over the last four quarters, the company has ...

Etsy (ETSY) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.88 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.31%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this online crafts marketplace would post earnings of $0.52 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.63, delivering a surprise of +21.15%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Pool Corp. (POOL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.84 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.99 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.97 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -15.15%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this distributor of supplies for swimming pools would post earnings of $3.38 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.39, delivering a surprise of +0.3%.Over the la ...

Wayfair (W) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.25 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +32.65%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this online home goods retailer would post earnings of $0.46 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.7, delivering a surprise of +52.17%.Over the last four quarters, the c ...

N-able (NABL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.1 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -36.84%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of cloud-based software services would post earnings of $0.09 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.13, delivering a surprise of +44.44%.Over the last fo ...