ZACKS·2026-02-18 09:10Core Insights - The Zacks Equity Research team has highlighted several stocks, including AbbVie Inc., RTX Corp., International Business Machines Corp., EVI Industries, Inc., and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. in their Analyst Blog [1][2] AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) - AbbVie shares have increased by 13.8% over the past six months, while the Zacks Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry has gained 29.5% [4] - The company exceeded fourth-quarter estimates for both earnings and sales, successfully managing the loss of exclusivity for Humira by launching new immunology drugs, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, which are performing well [4][5] - AbbVie's neuroscience portfolio is also contributing to revenue growth, with robust net sales growth reported in 2025, marking the second full year post-Humira's loss of exclusivity [5] RTX Corp. (RTX) - RTX shares have outperformed the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry, gaining 29.2% compared to 11.7% over the past six months [6] - The company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenues that surpassed estimates, benefiting from strong orders for defense products from the Pentagon and foreign allies [6][7] - RTX's backlog reached $268 billion as of December 31, 2025, supported by improving global commercial air traffic [8] International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) - IBM shares have risen by 10.8% over the past six months, while the Zacks Computer - Integrated Systems industry has gained 61.4% [9] - The company reported strong fourth-quarter results, with adjusted earnings and revenues exceeding estimates, driven by growth in hybrid cloud, AI-powered automation, and enterprise consulting [9][10] - IBM is focusing on its Watsonx platform for AI capabilities and quantum technology, although it faces challenges from traditional business weaknesses and high debt levels [11] EVI Industries, Inc. (EVI) - EVI shares have outperformed the Zacks Industrial Services industry, increasing by 24.4% over the past year [12] - The company reported a 24% revenue increase in the December quarter and a 20% rise for the first six months of FY26, with gross margin expanding to approximately 31% [12][13] - Despite solid revenue growth, net income has dipped due to rising SG&A expenses, and the company faces increased working capital demands [14] Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (RMCF) - Rocky Mountain shares have outperformed the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, gaining 51.1% over the past year [15] - The company is focusing on margin improvement, with manufacturing gross margin rising to 21.4% from 10%, and EBITDA turning positive [15][16] - However, Rocky Mountain faces liquidity risks and high-cost debt, which could impact its operational stability [17]