ZACKS·2026-01-27 08:11Core Insights - The Zacks Equity Research team has highlighted several stocks, including NextEra Energy, Newmont Corp., Blackstone Inc., and Bluerock Homes Trust, in their Analyst Blog, focusing on their recent performance and outlook [1][2]. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) - NextEra Energy's shares have outperformed the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry over the past six months, with a gain of +21.9% compared to the industry's +10.4% [4]. - The company is expanding its operations through organic projects and acquisitions, with nearly 30 GW of renewable projects in its backlog [4]. - Florida's improving economy is boosting demand for its services, and the company is effectively managing debt with top-tier credit ratings [5]. Newmont Corp. (NEM) - Newmont's shares have outperformed the Zacks Mining - Gold industry over the past six months, with a gain of +103.4% compared to the industry's +95.1% [7]. - The company is making progress with growth projects, including the Tanami expansion, and has created an industry-leading portfolio through the acquisition of Newcrest [8]. - However, Newmont is facing challenges with higher production costs and lower gold production, which may impact its performance in the fourth quarter [9]. Blackstone Inc. (BX) - Blackstone's shares have declined -14.4% over the past six months, while the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry has seen a decline of -17.2% [10]. - The company is experiencing macroeconomic uncertainties and elevated operating expenses, which are expected to hurt profits [10]. - Despite these challenges, Blackstone has a strong earnings surprise history and a solid balance sheet, which supports its ability to meet debt obligations [11][12]. Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. (BHM) - Bluerock Homes has underperformed the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry over the past six months, with a decline of -37.5% compared to the industry's -4.5% [13]. - The company is facing persistent net losses and rising costs, along with a high payout ratio of 294%, which raises concerns about profitability and capital efficiency [13]. - However, Bluerock Homes has strong liquidity with $162.7 million in unrestricted cash, allowing it to fund acquisitions and developments without immediate dilution [14].