Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $226 million, up 12% year-on-year, with EBITDA margins expanding by 60 basis points to 6% [33][34] - Consolidated sales reached approximately $3.7 billion, an increase of $25 million compared to Q3 fiscal year 2024, driven by $84 million of favorable FX [34][35] - Adjusted net income was $38 million, or $0.45 per share [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In The Americas, improved business performance of $20 million was primarily driven by favorable commercial actions and lower input costs, despite lower net engineering recoveries [39] - EMEA saw a positive business performance of approximately $6 million, offset by lower volume and mix [40] - Asia's results improved year-on-year by $12 million, with EBITDA margin expanding by 150 basis points [41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas outperformed industry volumes, while EMEA and Asia faced ongoing customer volume and mix headwinds [8][15] - Sales in China underperformed industry production, primarily due to lower volumes from traditional luxury OEM customers [35][41] - The company expects to capitalize on growth opportunities with local China OEMs, despite near-term pressure on revenue from China [18][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging its competitive advantages in innovation and operational execution to win new business, particularly in the context of U.S. onshoring [7][20] - The management emphasized a balanced capital allocation plan, including share repurchases and maintaining a strong cash balance [14][31] - The company anticipates significant U.S. onshoring opportunities with minimal incremental investment, aiming to capture a share of the estimated 600,000 units of annual vehicles potentially moving to the U.S. [23][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage tariff impacts, with net tariff expenses expected to decrease in Q4 [16][40] - The company is optimistic about achieving mid-single-digit EBITDA margins in EMEA over the next few years, driven by restructuring benefits and new business awards [17][40] - The management team believes that strong business performance will continue into 2026, despite uncertainties related to production volumes [60][61] Other Important Information - The company generated strong free cash flow of $115 million in Q3, maintaining a strong cash balance of $860 million and ample liquidity of $1.7 billion [14][44] - The company repurchased $50 million of its stock in Q3, bringing total repurchases for the fiscal year to $75 million, or approximately 4% of outstanding shares [14][44] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on Nissan business and onshoring opportunity - Management confirmed that the Nissan business moving to the U.S. represents incremental revenue, estimated between $150 million to $200 million starting in 2026 [51][52] Question: Guidance on business performance into 2026 - Management indicated that business performance is expected to be a positive factor heading into 2026, with production volumes being a key variable [60][61] Question: Guidance for sales and EBITDA - Management explained that the increase in sales guidance was primarily due to FX impacts, which have a low margin pull-through effect [64] Question: Competitive advantage from local footprint - Management highlighted that the cost of establishing a JIT plant in the U.S. ranges from $20 million to $30 million, emphasizing the importance of customer relationships and delivery track record [83][84] Question: Margin performance and restructuring in Europe - Management indicated that achieving mid-single-digit EBITDA margins in Europe will require stability in production and successful execution of restructuring plans over the next few years [106][107]

Company Performance - Adient reported quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share, but showing an increase from $0.32 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -4.26% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.74 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.08%, and showing a slight increase from $3.72 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Adient has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Adient shares have increased approximately 28.3% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.1% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.44 on revenues of $3.46 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.87 on revenues of $14.12 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, to which Adient belongs, is currently ranked in the top 35% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Adient's stock performance [5]

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales increased by approximately 1% year-over-year to ~$3.7 billion in Q3 FY25[11] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by $24 million year-over-year to $226 million in Q3 FY25, with a margin increase of 60 bps[11, 12] - Free cash flow was $115 million in Q3 FY25[11] - The company returned $50 million to shareholders through share repurchases in Q3, bringing the year-to-date total to $75 million, representing approximately 4% of shares outstanding[11, 12] - Adient is raising its FY25 revenue and EBITDA guidance[12] Regional Performance - Americas sales outperformed the market by 300 bps due to favorable volume/mix and full run-rate of key programs[32] - EMEA sales underperformed the broader market mainly due to customer mix and intentional portfolio actions[32] - Asia sales growth outpaced the broader market by 700 bps, driven by customer launches reaching full production volumes[32] Debt and Capital Structure - Cash balance was $860 million as of June 30, 2025[11] - Gross debt was approximately $2.4 billion and net debt was approximately $1.5 billion[11] - Net leverage ratio on a trailing twelve-month basis is 1.7x, within the targeted range of 1.5x-2.0x[44] Outlook - Consolidated revenue is expected to be approximately $14.4 billion[46] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $875 million[46] - Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $150 million-$170 million[46]

[Q3 FY2025 Performance Summary](index=1&type=section&id=Q3%20FY2025%20Performance%20Summary) [Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20Highlights) Adient reported strong Q3 FY2025 results with a 1% year-over-year revenue increase to $3.741 billion and a significant 15% rise in Adjusted EBIT to $145 million, prompting an upward revision of its full-year financial outlook | | REVENUE | EBIT | NET INCOME | EPS DILUTED | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **AS REPORTED** | $3,741M | $118M | $36M | $0.43 | | **vs. Q3 24** | 1% | 26% | NM | NM | | | **ADJ. EBIT** | **ADJ. EBITDA** | **ADJ. NET INCOME** | **ADJ. EPS DILUTED** | | **AS ADJUSTED** | $145M | $226M | $38M | $0.45 | | **vs. Q3 24** | 15% | 12% | 31% | 41% | - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3FY25 reached **$226M**, a **$24M** year-over-year improvement, with the Adjusted EBITDA margin expanding by **60 basis points** to **6.0%**, attributed to favorable material margins and reduced operating costs[2](index=2&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) - The company's strong financial performance in the first three quarters of FY25 led to an upward revision of its full-year guidance for revenue and Adjusted EBITDA[2](index=2&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) [Business Developments and Strategic Wins](index=1&type=section&id=Business%20Developments%20and%20Strategic%20Wins) Adient secured significant new business across all regions, including a key conquest win with Mercedes in EMEA and new business with an Asia-based OEM moving production to the U.S., reinforcing its market position - Adient is leveraging its operational strengths to benefit from the trend of customers onshoring programs to the U.S., positioning itself as a net beneficiary[1](index=1&type=chunk)[2](index=2&type=chunk)[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Key business wins in Q3 include new conquest business for the Mercedes VAN C-Large in EMEA, SUV business with an Asia-based OEM moving to the U.S., and new trim business with BYD in Asia[5](index=5&type=chunk) - The company received numerous global awards for performance and quality from major OEMs including GAC Toyota, Renault Korea, GM, Nissan, Toyota, and Ford[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns](index=1&type=section&id=Capital%20Allocation%20and%20Shareholder%20Returns) The company demonstrated its commitment to shareholder returns by repurchasing $50 million of its shares during the third quarter, with $185 million remaining under the current authorization - Resumed its share repurchase program, returning **$50M** to shareholders in Q3[3](index=3&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Year-to-date share repurchases total **$75M**, retiring about **4%** of shares outstanding from the beginning of the fiscal year[3](index=3&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) - The current share repurchase authorization has **$185M** remaining with no expiration date[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Detailed Financial and Segment Analysis](index=2&type=section&id=Detailed%20Financial%20and%20Segment%20Analysis) [Segment Performance (Adjusted EBITDA)](index=2&type=section&id=Segment%20Performance%20(Adjusted%20EBITDA)) In Q3 FY25, the Americas and Asia segments showed strong year-over-year growth in Adjusted EBITDA, driven by improved business performance and lower operating costs, while EMEA experienced a decline due to volume/mix and unfavorable net commodities | | Americas | | EMEA | | Asia | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | **Q3 25** | **Q3 24** | **Q3 25** | **Q3 24** | **Q3 25** | **Q3 24** | | **Adj. EBITDA** | $112M | $99M | $21M | $25M | $113M | $101M | - **Americas:** Adj. EBITDA increased to **$112M** from **$99M** YoY, with a **70 bps** margin expansion, driven by favorable commercial actions and lower operating expenses[7](index=7&type=chunk) - **Asia:** Adj. EBITDA grew to **$113M** from **$101M** YoY, resulting in a **150 bps** margin expansion, primarily due to lower operating and launch costs[7](index=7&type=chunk)[8](index=8&type=chunk) - **EMEA:** Adj. EBITDA decreased to **$21M** from **$25M** YoY, impacted by unfavorable volume/mix, net commodities, and transactional FX[7](index=7&type=chunk)[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Financial Position and Cash Flow](index=2&type=section&id=Financial%20Position%20and%20Cash%20Flow) Adient maintained a solid financial position with $860 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, generating $115 million in free cash flow during Q3 FY25, while total debt remained stable at approximately $2.4 billion | | **06/30/25** | **09/30/24** | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS** | $860M | $945M | | **TOTAL DEBT** | $2,394M | $2,405M | | **NET DEBT** | $1,534M | $1,460M | | | **YTD 25** | **YTD 24** | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **OPERATING CASH FLOW** | $236M | $280M | | **CAPITAL EXPENDITURES** | $(166)M | $(194)M | | **FREE CASH FLOW** | $70M | $86M | - Free cash flow for the third quarter of FY25 was **$115M**, a significant improvement compared to **$88M** in Q3FY24[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Key Operating Metrics](index=2&type=section&id=Key%20Operating%20Metrics) Consolidated sales for Q3 FY25 increased by approximately 1% to $3.741 billion, mainly due to translational FX impacts, while unconsolidated sales declined by 9% due to portfolio rationalization | | **Q3 25** | **Q3 24** | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **CONSOLIDATED SALES** | $3,741M | $3,716M | | **UNCONSOLIDATED SALES** | $825M | $925M | | **EQUITY INCOME (as adjusted)** | $23M | $23M | | **INTEREST EXPENSE (as adjusted)** | $51M | $48M | | **INCOME TAX EXPENSE (as adjusted)** | $30M | $30M | - The **~1%** increase in consolidated revenues was primarily driven by translational foreign exchange impacts[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The **~9%** year-over-year decrease in unconsolidated revenues was mainly due to portfolio rationalization finalized in Q1 FY2025[11](index=11&type=chunk) [FY2025 Outlook](index=3&type=section&id=FY2025%20Outlook) [Revised Full-Year Guidance](index=3&type=section&id=Revised%20Full-Year%20Guidance) Reflecting strong performance through the first three quarters, Adient has raised its FY2025 guidance, now expecting consolidated sales of approximately $14.4 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of around $875 million, with free cash flow outlook unchanged | Metric | FY2025 Outlook | Previous Outlook | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Consolidated sales** | ~$14.4B | ~$13.9B | | **Adj.-EBITDA** | ~$875M | ~$850M | | **Equity income** | ~$75M | ~$80M | | **Interest expense** | ~$190M | No change | | **Cash taxes** | ~$100M | ~$105M | | **Capital expenditures** | ~$260M | ~$285M | | **Free cash flow** | ~$150M-$170M | No change | - The updated guidance reflects strong year-to-date performance and current macroeconomic conditions, including production volumes, tariffs, and foreign exchange rates[12](index=12&type=chunk) - The company anticipates that most tariff costs will be largely mitigated and the guidance assumes no change to current tariff policy[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Appendix: Financial Statements & Non-GAAP Reconciliations](index=5&type=section&id=Appendix%3A%20Financial%20Statements%20%26%20Non-GAAP%20Reconciliations) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section provides the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Adient plc, including the Statement of Income, Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet), and Statement of Cash Flows for the periods ended June 30, 2025 [Statement of Income (Loss)](index=5&type=section&id=Statement%20of%20Income%20(Loss)) Presents the company's revenues, expenses, and net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, with net income attributable to Adient significantly improving to $36 million | (in millions, except per share data) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net sales** | $3,741 | $3,716 | | **Gross profit** | $237 | $207 | | **Earnings before interest and income taxes** | $118 | $94 | | **Net income attributable to Adient** | $36 | $(11) | | **Diluted earnings (loss) per share** | $0.43 | $(0.12) | [Statement of Financial Position](index=6&type=section&id=Statement%20of%20Financial%20Position) Details the company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity as of June 30, 2025, compared to the fiscal year-end on September 30, 2024, with total assets at $8.836 billion and total debt at $2.394 billion | (in millions) | June 30, 2025 | September 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total assets** | $8,836 | $9,351 | | **Cash and cash equivalents** | $860 | $945 | | **Total liabilities** | $7,360 | $7,855 | | **Long-term debt** | $2,385 | $2,396 | | **Total shareholders' equity attributable to Adient** | $1,785 | $2,134 | [Statement of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Statement%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Outlines the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2025, showing $172 million in cash from operations and $50 million used for share repurchases | (in millions) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Cash provided by operating activities** | $172 | $158 | | **Cash used by investing activities** | $(49) | $(70) | | **Cash used by financing activities** | $(63) | $(92) | | **Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents** | $106 | $(15) | [Non-GAAP Reconciliations and Footnotes](index=8&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Reconciliations%20and%20Footnotes) This section provides detailed reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, and Free Cash Flow, to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures, along with footnotes explaining segment composition and specific adjustments [Segment Results and Reconciliation](index=8&type=section&id=Segment%20Results%20and%20Reconciliation) Provides a breakdown of net sales and Adjusted EBITDA by geographic segment for Q3 2025 and Q3 2024, along with a reconciliation of total segment Adjusted EBITDA to the consolidated income before income taxes Adjusted EBITDA by Segment (Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024) | (in millions) | Americas | EMEA | Asia | Consolidated | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Q3 2025 Adj. EBITDA** | $112 | $21 | $113 | $226 | | **Q3 2024 Adj. EBITDA** | $99 | $25 | $101 | $202 | - A reconciliation from total segment Adjusted EBITDA (**$246M** in Q3 2025) to Income before income taxes (**$66M** in Q3 2025) is provided, detailing adjustments for corporate costs, restructuring, depreciation, and other items[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Adjusted EBIT and EBITDA Reconciliation](index=11&type=section&id=Adjusted%20EBIT%20and%20EBITDA%20Reconciliation) Reconciles GAAP Net Income to non-GAAP EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, and Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter, showing Net Income of $59 million reconciled to Adjusted EBITDA of $226 million for Q3 2025 Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA (Q3 2025) | (in millions) | Q3 2025 | | :--- | :--- | | **Net income** | $59 | | Net financing charges | $51 | | Other pension expense | $1 | | Income tax expense | $7 | | **EBIT** | **$118** | | EBIT adjustments | $27 | | **Adjusted EBIT** | **$145** | | Depreciation & Equity based comp. | $81 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$226** | [Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) Reconciliation](index=12&type=section&id=Adjusted%20Earnings%20Per%20Share%20(EPS)%20Reconciliation) Details the calculation of Adjusted Diluted EPS, reconciling from reported diluted EPS, with Q3 2025 reported diluted EPS of $0.43 adjusted to an Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.45 | (per share data) | Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Diluted earnings (loss) per share as reported** | $0.43 | $(0.12) | | EBIT adjustments total | $0.31 | $0.35 | | Tax impact of EBIT adjustments and other tax items | $(0.27) | $0.11 | | Impact of adjustments on noncontrolling interests | $(0.02) | $(0.02) | | **Adjusted diluted earnings per share** | **$0.45** | **$0.32** | [Free Cash Flow Analysis](index=14&type=section&id=Free%20Cash%20Flow%20Analysis) Provides a reconciliation of cash from operating activities to the non-GAAP measure of free cash flow, showing Q3 2025 operating cash flow of $172 million less capital expenditures of $57 million resulted in free cash flow of $115 million | (in millions) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating cash flow** | $172 | $158 | | **Capital expenditures** | $(57) | $(70) | | **Free cash flow** | **$115** | **$88** | [Net Debt and Leverage](index=15&type=section&id=Net%20Debt%20and%20Leverage) Calculates the company's net debt and net leverage ratio as of June 30, 2025, with total debt of $2.394 billion less cash of $860 million resulting in net debt of $1.534 billion and a net leverage ratio of 1.72x | (in millions) | June 30, 2025 | | :--- | :--- | | **Total debt** | $2,394 | | Less: cash and cash equivalents | $860 | | **Net debt** | **$1,534** | | **Adjusted EBITDA - last four quarters** | $890 | | **Net leverage ratio** | **1.72** |

Core Viewpoint - Adient, a global leader in automotive seating, reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting improvements in earnings and guidance for the fiscal year [1][6]. Financial Performance - Q3 GAAP net income was $36 million, with diluted EPS of $0.43; adjusted EPS was $0.45 [6]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $226 million, reflecting a year-over-year improvement of $24 million; adjusted EBITDA margins increased from 5.4% to 6.0% year-over-year [6]. - As of June 30, 2025, gross debt and net debt were approximately $2.4 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $860 million [6]. Share Repurchase and Guidance - The company repurchased $50 million of its shares in the quarter, reducing shares outstanding by approximately 2.8 million; year-to-date share repurchases reached $75 million, representing about 4% of shares outstanding at the beginning of the fiscal year [6]. - Based on strong year-to-date performance and expected solid results for Q4, Adient raised its FY25 guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA to approximately $14.4 billion and $875 million, respectively [6]. Company Overview - Adient operates with around 70,000 employees across 29 countries and manages over 200 manufacturing and assembly plants globally, producing automotive seating for all major OEMs [4].

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Core Viewpoint - The market anticipates Adient (ADNT) to report a year-over-year increase in earnings despite lower revenues for the quarter ended June 2025, with actual results being crucial for stock price movement [1][2]. Earnings Expectations - Adient is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +46.9%, while revenues are projected to be $3.56 billion, down 4.2% from the previous year [3]. - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 15.28% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a positive reassessment by analysts [4]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Most Accurate Estimate for Adient is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of +6.47%, suggesting a strong likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [12]. - A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, especially when combined with a Zacks Rank of 1, 2, or 3 [10]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Adient exceeded the expected earnings of $0.36 per share by delivering $0.69, resulting in a surprise of +91.67% [13]. - Over the past four quarters, Adient has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times [14]. Industry Context - Another player in the automotive sector, LCI (LCII), is expected to report earnings of $2.22 per share for the same quarter, indicating a year-over-year decline of -7.5%, with revenues expected to be $1.08 billion, up 2.2% [18]. - LCI's consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged, but a higher Most Accurate Estimate has led to an Earnings ESP of +4.62%, indicating a likely earnings beat [19].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of value investing and highlights Adient (ADNT) as a strong stock pick based on its valuation metrics and earnings outlook [2][4][6]. Company Analysis - Adient (ADNT) currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and an A grade for Value, indicating strong potential for investment [4]. - The stock has a P/E ratio of 9.93, significantly lower than the industry average of 21.89, suggesting it may be undervalued [4]. - Over the past 52 weeks, ADNT's Forward P/E has fluctuated between a high of 12.68 and a low of 4.91, with a median of 7.51, further indicating its valuation dynamics [4]. Valuation Metrics - Adient's PEG ratio stands at 0.56, which is below the industry average of 1.37, suggesting that the stock is undervalued relative to its expected earnings growth [5]. - The PEG ratio for ADNT has ranged from a high of 0.60 to a low of 0.22 over the past year, with a median of 0.31, reinforcing the notion of its current undervaluation [5][6]. Earnings Outlook - The combination of Adient's strong earnings outlook and favorable valuation metrics positions it as an impressive value stock in the current market [6].

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Core Viewpoint - Adient (ADNT) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive outlook based on rising earnings estimates, which significantly influence stock prices [1][2]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Impact - Changes in a company's future earnings potential, as indicated by earnings estimate revisions, are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements [3]. - Institutional investors often rely on earnings estimates to determine the fair value of a company's shares, leading to buying or selling actions that affect stock prices [3]. Business Improvement Indicators - The upgrade in Zacks rating for Adient suggests an improvement in the company's underlying business, which should lead to an increase in stock price as investors respond positively [4]. Importance of Earnings Estimate Revisions - Tracking earnings estimate revisions is crucial for making informed investment decisions, and the Zacks Rank system effectively utilizes this data [5]. - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6]. Specifics on Adient's Earnings Estimates - Adient is projected to earn $1.87 per share for the fiscal year ending September 2025, with no year-over-year change expected [7]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Adient has increased by 8.5%, indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates [7]. Zacks Rating System Overview - The Zacks rating system maintains a balanced distribution of "buy" and "sell" ratings across its universe of over 4,000 stocks, with only the top 5% receiving a "Strong Buy" rating [8]. - Adient's upgrade to Zacks Rank 1 places it in the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [9].