Key Takeaways KROS is set to report Q4 results, with investors focused on pipeline progress over limited license revenues.Rinvatercept advanced in DMD with phase I data and orphan drug tag; phase II start planned for 2026.Takeda deal on elritercept triggered $10M milestone as phase III RENEW study dosed first patient.We expect investors to focus on pipeline updates when Keros Therapeutics (KROS) reports fourth-quarter results shortly. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales and loss per share is pegged at $6 ...

Key Takeaways KTOS is set to report Q4 2025 results with revenues expected to rise 15.95% year over year.Kratos Defense may see growth from higher drone production and expanded MRO capacity.KTOS opened new U.S. and Jerusalem facilities to boost engine, microwave and RF output.Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is expected to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 23, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 14 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of ...

Key Takeaways Reddit's Q4 2025 ARPU surged 42% YoY to $5.98, fueled by strong advertiser and user growth. RDDT added 121M daily users, up 19%, while active advertisers jumped 75% year over year. International revenue climbed 78%, with AI tools and automation expected to support ARPU growth. Reddit (RDDT) is benefiting from solid growth in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU).  In the fourth quarter of 2025, ARPU increased 42% year over year to $5.98, indicating that portfolio expansions are driving higher moneti ...

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The Industrial Products group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Industrial Products sector should help us answer this question.Kaiser Aluminum is a member of our Industrial Produ ...

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The Construction group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. SPX Technologies (SPXC) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Construction sector should help us answer this question.SPX Technologies is one of 92 individual stocks in the Construct ...

Core Viewpoint - Sumitomo Corp. is currently outperforming its peers in the Conglomerates sector, with a year-to-date performance of 25.2% compared to the sector average of 15.3% [4]. Company Performance - Sumitomo Corp. holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook [3]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sumitomo Corp.'s full-year earnings has increased by 0.7% over the past quarter, reflecting stronger analyst sentiment [3]. - The stock has shown a year-to-date return of 25.2%, outperforming the average gain of 15.3% in the Conglomerates group [4]. Industry Context - Sumitomo Corp. is part of the Diversified Operations industry, which includes 15 companies and currently ranks 90 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6]. - The average performance of the Diversified Operations industry has also been 15.3% year-to-date, indicating that Sumitomo Corp. is performing better than its industry peers [6]. - Another notable stock in the Conglomerates sector is Swire Pacific, which has achieved a year-to-date return of 26.9% and also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [4][5].

Core Insights - The final reading for the 2025 holiday shopping season indicated flat retail sales at $735.0 billion, missing the expected 0.5% increase, with a year-over-year growth of 2.4% against a 2.7% rise in the Consumer Price Index, suggesting weak real spending momentum [1][10] Retail Performance Analysis - Large U.S. retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Alibaba are under pressure due to disappointing year-end sales, impacting profit margins and earnings, which raises concerns for retail ETFs that include these companies [2] - The stagnation in December retail sales was attributed to several economic factors, including persistent inflation, economic uncertainty, early promotions that pulled sales forward, and a K-shaped consumer behavior where higher-income households remained stable while lower-income households reduced spending [4][5][6][7] Future Outlook - The retail sector's recovery depends on moderating inflation and a rebounding U.S. economy, with expectations for gradual improvement in real consumer spending if demand stabilizes and retailers manage costs effectively [8][9] - Analysts project U.S. retail sales to grow by 3.5% year-over-year in 2026, with inflation anticipated to remain between 2.6% and 3.0% [11] Retail ETFs Spotlight - **State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT)**: AUM of $681.4 million, exposure to 73 companies, gained 10.2% over the past year, charges 35 bps in fees [12][13] - **VanEck Retail ETF (RTH)**: AUM of $265.2 million, exposure to 26 companies, rallied 9.5% over the past year, charges 35 bps in fees [14] - **ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN)**: Net asset value of $52.84 million, exposure to 20 online retail stocks, gained 3% over the past year, charges 58 bps in fees [15] - **Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY)**: AUM of $124.5 million, exposure to 81 companies in online retail, charges 65 bps in fees [16]