Company Performance - Amkor Technology (AMKR) closed at $40.29, reflecting an -8.26% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.24% [1] - The stock has increased by 42.15% over the past month, significantly outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.89% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.31% [1] Earnings Estimates - Amkor Technology is projected to report earnings of $0.42 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 2.33%, with anticipated revenue of $1.83 billion, representing a 12.14% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.25 per share and revenue of $6.65 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of -12.59% and +5.21%, respectively [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Amkor Technology suggest a correlation with short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism regarding the company's profitability [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently rates Amkor Technology as 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the past month [5] Valuation Metrics - Amkor Technology has a Forward P/E ratio of 35.2, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 34.75 [5] Industry Context - The Electronics - Semiconductors industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [6]

Company Performance - IBM closed at $303.18, reflecting a -1.78% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.24% [1] - Over the past month, IBM shares gained 3.87%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.89% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.31% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $4.33, a 10.46% increase compared to the same quarter last year, with projected revenue of $19.21 billion, reflecting a 9.45% rise [2] - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated at $11.39 per share and revenue at $67.02 billion, indicating increases of +10.26% and +6.8% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for IBM suggest a positive outlook on business operations and profit generation [3] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.04% over the last 30 days, with IBM currently holding a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - IBM has a Forward P/E ratio of 27.11, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.95 [6] - The PEG ratio for IBM stands at 3.07, while the average PEG ratio for the Computer - Integrated Systems industry is 1.1 [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Integrated Systems industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, currently holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 15, placing it in the top 7% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Exxon Mobil (XOM) ended the recent trading session at $114.68, demonstrating a -2.62% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.24%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.62%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.23%. Shares of the oil and natural gas company witnessed a gain of 0.07% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its loss of 1.72%, and underperforming the S&P 500 ...

Chevron (CVX) closed the most recent trading day at $146.75, moving -2.04% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.24%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.62%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.23%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil company had lost 3.24% lagged the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 1.72% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.31%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Chevron in its upco ...

McDonald's (MCD) closed the most recent trading day at $314.50, moving -1.33% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.24%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.62%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.23%. The world's biggest hamburger chain's shares have seen an increase of 4.54% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 0.53% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.31%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earni ...

Lennar (LEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.03 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.23 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -8.97%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this homebuilder would post earnings of $2.12 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2, delivering a surprise of -5.66%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpa ...

On 15 October 2025 , my last analysis about Conagra Brands ( CAG ) was published. Since then, CAG stock as expected continued to drift lower, reaching $16.60 at the low point, or –10% temporarily. It has bounced modestly from this levelAlways on the hunt for undervalued, promising stocks with a focus on risk and reward. Limited risks and decent to high upside by knowing what one's owning. I strongly believe that the best investment ideas are often the simplest. If contrarian, the better.Analyst’s Disclosure ...

Core Insights - Conagra Brands (CAG) stock has experienced a decline, reaching a low of $16.60, which represents a temporary decrease of 10% from previous levels [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - CAG stock has shown a modest bounce after hitting the low point of $16.60 [1] Group 2: Investment Philosophy - The focus is on identifying undervalued stocks with a balance of risk and reward, emphasizing the importance of understanding ownership to limit risks while maximizing potential upside [1] - Simplicity in investment ideas is highlighted as a key principle, with a contrarian approach being favored [1]

It was just less than two years ago that Adobe Inc. ( ADBE ) mounted what seemed like a breathtaking comeback against all odds, as it recovered from the 2022/23 bear market. It appeared toJR Research is an opportunistic investor. He was recognized by TipRanks as a Top Analyst. He was also recognized by Seeking Alpha as a "Top Analyst To Follow" for Technology, Software, and Internet, as well as for Growth and GARP. He identifies attractive risk/reward opportunities supported by robust price action to potent ...

Core Insights - Adobe Inc. has made a significant recovery from the 2022/23 bear market, showcasing a remarkable comeback in less than two years [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Adobe Inc. mounted a breathtaking comeback against all odds, recovering from the bear market [1] Group 2: Analyst Recognition - JR Research has been recognized as a Top Analyst by TipRanks and Seeking Alpha for his expertise in Technology, Software, and Internet sectors, as well as for Growth and GARP [1] - The analyst focuses on identifying attractive risk/reward opportunities supported by robust price action to potentially generate alpha above the S&P 500 [1] Group 3: Investment Strategy - The investment strategy emphasizes growth investing opportunities with significant upside potential, avoiding overhyped and overvalued stocks [1] - The approach combines sharp price action analysis with fundamentals investing, targeting well-beaten contrarian plays with an 18 to 24 month outlook [1]