Chipotle Mexican Grill logo is seen in Manhattan, New York, United States of America, on July 6th, 2024.Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first location in Mexico early next year as the latest stage in its international expansion.The company announced Monday that it has signed a development agreement with Alsea, which operates Latin American and European locations of Starbucks, Domino's Pizza and Burger King, among other chains.After the initial restaurant opens in 2026, Chipotle plans to explore "additi ...

The three most widely followed indexes in the United States ended in red in the holiday-shortened trading week. The Nasdaq Composite, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost ground by 3.24%, 2.3%, and 3.41%, respectively, last week. Investors fear a potential slowdown in economic growth and increasing inflation due to ongoing trade policies and a tariff tussle between China and the United States, the world's top two economies. The University of Michigan reported that the consumer sentiment for ...

HBT Financial (HBT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.57 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 7.02%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank holding company would post earnings of $0.58 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.62, delivering a surprise of 6.90%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Core Insights - Netflix Inc. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with earnings of $6.61 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.69, while revenues reached $10.54 billion, a 12.5% year-over-year increase, although slightly below the estimate of $10.55 billion [1][2]. Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, Netflix's earnings per share were $6.61, beating expectations, while revenues were $10.54 billion, reflecting a 12.5% increase year-over-year [1]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Q2 2025 indicates revenues of $10.96 billion, a 14.7% year-over-year improvement, and earnings per share of $6.22, representing a 27.5% increase year-over-year [8]. - Positive earnings estimate revisions for 2025 show a projected year-over-year increase of 13.8% for revenues and 23.6% for EPS [9]. Strategic Initiatives - Netflix reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, forecasting revenues between $43.5 billion and $44.5 billion, with an operating margin target of 29%, up from the previous forecast of 28% [3]. - The company launched its Ad Suite in the U.S. on April 1, with plans to expand internationally, aiming to enhance subscriber engagement and average revenue per user (ARPU) growth [6]. Technological Advancements - Netflix extensively utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to provide personalized content recommendations based on individual viewing habits [4][5]. - The AI model allows for customized content suggestions, improving the streaming experience while optimizing bandwidth usage [5]. Market Position and Valuation - Netflix's long-term growth rate is projected at 19.6%, significantly higher than the S&P 500's growth rate of 12.6% [10]. - The company's return on equity (ROE) stands at 40%, compared to the S&P 500's 17% and the industry's 6.17% [10]. - Despite recent volatility, Netflix shares have increased by 9.2% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 is down 10% [14]. Investment Outlook - Analysts expect earnings estimate revisions to trend higher, potentially leading to increased price targets for Netflix, making the risk/reward profile more favorable [15]. - The stock price is currently trading at an 8.6% discount from its 52-week high, with brokerage firms projecting a price target range of $800 to $1,494, indicating a maximum upside of 53.5% [11][14].

Core Insights - TTEC Holdings, Inc. will release its earnings results after market close on May 8, 2025, followed by a live webcast and conference call on May 9, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET [1][2] Company Overview - TTEC is a leading global innovator in customer experience (CX) technology and services, specializing in AI-enabled digital CX solutions [3] - The company serves both iconic and disruptive brands, providing outcome-based solutions that enhance the entire customer journey across various virtual interaction channels [3] - TTEC operates two main business segments: TTEC Digital, which focuses on omnichannel contact center technology, CRM, AI, and analytics solutions, and TTEC Engage, which delivers AI-enabled customer engagement, acquisition, tech support, back office, and fraud prevention services [3] - Founded in 1982, TTEC has a strong commitment to CX excellence, reflected in high client, customer, and employee satisfaction scores globally [3] - The company employs a workforce across six continents, integrating technology and human interaction to achieve superior customer satisfaction and business results [3]

Core Insights - Flex was awarded two 2025 Automotive News PACE Awards, recognizing its leadership in automotive product design with the Jupiter Compute Platform and Backup DC/DC Converter [2][10] - The PACE Awards highlight superior innovation and technological advancement in the automotive industry, with Flex being the only company to receive multiple awards in 2025 [6][10] Product Innovations - The Jupiter Compute Platform is powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX and supports applications from passenger cars to commercial vehicles, facilitating advancements in driver assistance systems and autonomous driving [4][10] - The Backup DC/DC Converter is designed to provide instant power to essential systems in emergencies, ensuring power continuity and reducing standby power loss [5][10] Industry Recognition - The PACE Awards have been celebrating automotive innovations for 30 years, serving as a global benchmark for excellence in the industry [6] - Flex's recognition underscores its role in accelerating next-generation mobility and its collaborative approach with customers throughout the product lifecycle [7][10]

Freeport-McMoRan TodayFCXFreeport-McMoRan$32.90 -0.42 (-1.25%) 52-Week Range$27.66▼$55.24Dividend Yield0.91%P/E Ratio25.51Price Target$48.39Add to WatchlistWhen it comes to connecting the market’s behavior across different assets, little gets it done, like inflation rates or expectations moving forward. Today, as President Trump's rollout of trade tariffs has caused a major expectation for higher inflation, capital has started to rotate according to these expectations, and it clearly shows in the price act ...

FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) is scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 results on April 23, after market close. The company delivered a negative earnings surprise of 4.3% in the last reported quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Factors That Might Have Impacted FE’s Q1 PerformanceIn February 2025, FirstEnergy’s subsidiary, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, upgraded ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) is scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 results on April 22, before the opening bell.   The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LMT’s revenues is pegged at $17.76 billion, implying a 3.3% improvement from the year-ago quarter's reported figure. The consensus mark for first-quarter earnings is pegged at $6.32 per share, suggesting a 0.1% slip from $6.33 reported in the prior-year quarter. The bottom-line estimate has gone down 2% in the past 60 days. (Find the latest EPS estimat ...

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) is set to report first-quarter 2025 earnings on April 22. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales and earnings is pegged at $2.18 billion and $1.71 per share, respectively. Earnings per share estimates for ISRG have remained stable at $7.97 and $9.37 for 2025 and 2026, respectively, over the past 30 days. The company expects worldwide da Vinci procedures to increase approximately 13-16% in 2025, a trend that should have benefited the top line in the to-be-reported quarter.Intu ...