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HUMANA (HUM) ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Humana Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-31 23:19
Core Viewpoint - Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against Humana Inc. due to a class action lawsuit alleging breaches of fiduciary duties by the board of directors during the specified class period [2][4]. Group 1: Class Action Lawsuit Details - The class action lawsuit against Humana alleges that the company made false or misleading statements regarding its adjusted earnings-per-share, particularly downplaying the impact of increased medical costs from pent-up demand for healthcare services [4]. - On June 13, 2023, UnitedHealth Group Inc. reported higher outpatient care activity, which led to a significant drop of over 11% in Humana's stock price [5]. - Following a report on June 16, 2023, indicating higher than anticipated non-inpatient utilization trends, Humana's stock price fell again, reflecting investor concerns [6]. - On January 18, 2024, Humana disclosed an increase in its benefits expense ratio to approximately 91.4% for Q4 2023, resulting in a nearly 8% decline in stock price [7]. - The announcement of a loss of $4.42 per share for Q4 2023 on January 25, 2024, due to higher inpatient utilization and expected persistent medical costs, caused Humana's stock to drop nearly 12% [8]. Group 2: Company Overview - Humana is a health insurance company that provides medical benefit plans to its members [3].
Cable One (CABO) Lags Q2 Earnings Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-07-31 23:16
Company Performance - Cable One reported quarterly earnings of $3.23 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.23 per share, and down from $8.16 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -60.75% [1] - The company posted revenues of $381.07 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.08%, but down from $394.46 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Cable One has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Cable One shares have lost about 63.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.2% [3] - The current status of estimate revisions translates into a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $8.67 on revenues of $380.86 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $30.00 on revenues of $1.52 billion [7] - The outlook for the industry can materially impact the stock's performance, with the Cable Television industry currently in the bottom 9% of over 250 Zacks industries [8]
Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF) Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-07-31 23:16
分组1 - Fairfax Financial Holdings reported quarterly earnings of $61.61 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $60.25 per share, and up from $37.18 per share a year ago [1][2] - The company achieved an earnings surprise of +2.26% for the quarter, and has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all of the last four quarters [2] - Revenues for the quarter were $7.74 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.51%, compared to $7.49 billion in the same quarter last year [3] 分组2 - The stock has increased approximately 27.9% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $42.07 on revenues of $7.94 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $208.83 on revenues of $31.56 billion [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Insurance - Property and Casualty is in the bottom 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [9]
Fortuna Mining (FSM) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
ZACKS· 2025-07-31 23:16
Company Performance - Fortuna Mining (FSM) closed at $6.45, reflecting a -1.07% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.37% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Fortuna Mining have decreased by 1.66%, while the Basic Materials sector gained 0.13% and the S&P 500 increased by 2.68% [1] Earnings Expectations - Fortuna Mining is set to release its earnings report on August 6, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $0.22, indicating a 69.23% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $0.76 per share, representing a 65.22% increase, while revenue is projected to remain unchanged at $0 million [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Fortuna Mining are crucial as they reflect the evolving business trends, with upward revisions indicating positive sentiment towards the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates these estimate changes, currently places Fortuna Mining at a rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate rising by 8.57% over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Fortuna Mining is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.58, which is significantly lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 20.87, suggesting a valuation discount [7] - The Mining - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 171, placing it in the bottom 31% of over 250 industries [7]
Park Hotels & Resorts (PK) Beats Q2 FFO Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-07-31 23:16
Core Insights - Park Hotels & Resorts reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.64 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share, but slightly down from $0.65 per share a year ago, indicating a FFO surprise of +12.28% [1] - The company posted revenues of $672 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.16% and down from $686 million year-over-year [2] - Park Hotels & Resorts shares have declined approximately 23.2% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [3] Company Performance - Over the last four quarters, Park Hotels & Resorts has surpassed consensus FFO estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] - The current consensus FFO estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.46 on revenues of $639.21 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.94 on revenues of $2.58 billion [7] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, to which Park Hotels & Resorts belongs, is currently ranked in the top 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment and stock performance [5]
AptarGroup (ATR) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-07-31 23:16
Core Insights - AptarGroup (ATR) reported quarterly earnings of $1.66 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.58 per share, and up from $1.37 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +5.06% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $966.01 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.10% and increasing from $910.06 million year-over-year [2] - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 0.2% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.62 on revenues of $948.99 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $5.88 on revenues of $3.69 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for AptarGroup was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Containers - Paper and Packaging industry, to which AptarGroup belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]
Clearway Energy (CWEN) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors
ZACKS· 2025-07-31 23:16
Core Viewpoint - Clearway Energy's stock performance has shown a slight increase, but it has underperformed compared to the broader market and its sector [1][2]. Company Performance - Clearway Energy closed at $32.63, reflecting a +1.71% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's decline of 0.37% [1]. - Over the past month, the stock has increased by 0.34%, which is below the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.65% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.68% [1]. Upcoming Earnings - The company is set to release its earnings report on August 5, 2025, with an expected EPS of $0.67, indicating a 55.81% increase year-over-year [2]. - Revenue is anticipated to reach $426.66 million, representing a 16.57% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2]. Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are projected at $1.03 per share and revenue at $1.45 billion, reflecting increases of +37.33% and +5.77% respectively from the previous year [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Clearway Energy suggest a positive outlook on the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [4]. - The Zacks Rank system indicates a current rank of 3 (Hold) for Clearway Energy, with a recent 5.83% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [6]. Valuation Metrics - Clearway Energy has a Forward P/E ratio of 31.03, which is higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 20 [7]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.8, significantly lower than the Alternative Energy - Other industry's average PEG ratio of 2.68 [8]. Industry Context - The Alternative Energy - Other industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 163, placing it in the bottom 35% of over 250 industries [9].
Acceleware Ltd. Announces Closing of First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement
Globenewswire· 2025-07-31 23:07
Core Viewpoint - Acceleware Ltd. has successfully closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement, raising a total of $791,334.20 through the issuance of 7,913,342 units at a price of $0.10 per unit, with plans for additional tranches in the future [1][4]. Group 1: Private Placement Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the holder to acquire one common share at an exercise price of $0.20, expiring 24 months from issuance [2]. - The common shares and warrants issued will be subject to a four-month hold period, expiring on December 2, 2025, in accordance with securities legislation [3]. - Insiders purchased a total of 1,300,000 units in the private placement, which is classified as a related party transaction, and the company relied on exemptions from formal valuation and minority approval requirements [5]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The proceeds from the private placement are intended to fund a portion of the RF XL 2.0 redeployment plan, advance commercialization of new RF heating applications, and support general corporate purposes [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Acceleware is an advanced electromagnetic heating company specializing in RF power-to-heat solutions for large industrial applications, aiming to electrify and decarbonize industrial process heat while reducing costs [6]. - The company is developing its patented Clean Tech Inverter to enhance the efficiency of amine regeneration and is collaborating with a consortium to decarbonize potash ore drying and other critical minerals [7]. - Acceleware's RF XL technology is a patented low-cost, low-carbon solution for enhanced oil production, differing significantly from existing recovery techniques [8].
eXp World Holdings (EXPI) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-07-31 23:05
Company Performance - eXp World Holdings (EXPI) reported quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.12 per share, and down from $0.08 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -50.00% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.31 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.78%, compared to revenues of $1.3 billion a year ago [2] - Over the last four quarters, eXp World Holdings has not surpassed consensus EPS estimates, and it has topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Outlook - eXp World Holdings shares have lost about 5.8% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.09 on $1.21 billion in revenues, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.22 on $4.53 billion in revenues [7] - The estimate revisions trend for eXp World Holdings was unfavorable ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Real Estate - Operations industry, to which eXp World Holdings belongs, is currently in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor decisions [5]
SM Energy (SM) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-07-31 23:05
分组1 - SM Energy reported quarterly earnings of $1.5 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.23 per share, but down from $1.85 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +21.95% [1] - The company posted revenues of $792.94 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.64%, and up from $634.55 million year-over-year [2] - SM Energy has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times over the last four quarters and topped consensus revenue estimates two times in the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed, losing about 28.5% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 gained 8.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $1.41 on revenues of $832.39 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $5.71 on revenues of $3.28 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States is currently in the bottom 35% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for the sector [8]