When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (DBD) .Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated currently has an average bro ...

Core Insights - AutoNation reported revenue of $6.97 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.6% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.8 billion by 2.62% [1] - The company's EPS was $5.46, up from $3.99 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of 16.17% compared to the consensus estimate of $4.70 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Retail vehicle unit sales totaled 135,583, exceeding the four-analyst average estimate of 130,325 [4] - Revenue per new vehicle retailed was $51,579, slightly below the average estimate of $51,872.62 [4] - Revenue per used vehicle retailed was $26,457, also below the average estimate of $27,368.63 [4] - Gross profit per vehicle retailed in finance and insurance was $2,712, surpassing the average estimate of $2,598.93 [4] - Used vehicle retail sales reached 69,736, exceeding the average estimate of 66,701 [4] - Parts and service revenue was $1.22 billion, above the five-analyst average estimate of $1.19 billion, marking a year-over-year increase of 9.3% [4] - Finance and insurance net revenue was $367.7 million, exceeding the average estimate of $337.81 million and representing a year-over-year increase of 13.5% [4] - Used vehicle revenue was $1.99 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.92 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 3.9% [4] - New vehicle revenue was $3.4 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $3.31 billion, reflecting an 8.8% year-over-year increase [4] - Other revenue was reported at $4.3 million, matching the average estimate but showing a year-over-year decline of 24.6% [4] - Retail used vehicle revenue was $1.85 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.78 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 5.8% [4] - Wholesale used vehicle revenue was $140 million, below the average estimate of $150.25 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 16.5% [4] Stock Performance - AutoNation's shares returned +0.1% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.6% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

For the quarter ended June 2025, Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) reported revenue of $2.92 billion, down 0.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.48, compared to $1.38 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.54% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.94 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.46, the EPS surprise was +1.37%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine ...

Aon (AON) reported $4.16 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.5%. EPS of $3.49 for the same period compares to $2.93 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.72% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.13 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $3.40, the EPS surprise was +2.65%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next ...

For the quarter ended June 2025, Charter Communications (CHTR) reported revenue of $13.77 billion, up 0.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $9.18, compared to $8.49 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.08% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.76 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $10.05, the EPS surprise was -8.66%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall ...

First Hawaiian (FHB) reported $217.54 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.3%. EPS of $0.58 for the same period compares to $0.48 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $213.12 million, representing a surprise of +2.08%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +18.37%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.49.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- a ...

Gentex (GNTX) reported $657.86 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.8%. EPS of $0.47 for the same period compares to $0.37 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $583.51 million, representing a surprise of +12.74%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +17.5%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.40.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Stree ...

For the quarter ended June 2025, TriNet Group (TNET) reported revenue of $291 million, down 6.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.15, compared to $1.53 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $283.73 million, representing a surprise of +2.56%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +15%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.00.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how the ...

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