Core Viewpoint - Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is expected to report first-quarter 2025 results on May 8, with anticipated revenue and earnings growth [1] Revenue and Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is $1.98 billion, reflecting a growth of 4.3% year-over-year [2] - The consensus estimate for earnings is 46 cents per share, indicating a rise of 9.5% from the previous year [2] - The consensus estimates have remained stable over the past 30 days [2] Performance Drivers - The quarterly performance is likely to benefit from strong demand in the energy drinks category, with net sales in this segment estimated at $1.8 billion, showing nearly 4% year-over-year growth [3] - The company is focusing on expanding its distribution network internationally, with net sales outside the U.S. estimated at $730 million, indicating a year-over-year rise of 5.3% [4] - Pricing actions, lower input costs, and improved cost efficiencies are expected to enhance margins [4] Challenges - The company faces high operating expenses due to increased costs related to sponsorships, endorsements, and payroll [5] - Adverse currency rates continue to pose challenges for the company [5] Earnings Prediction Model - The current model does not predict an earnings beat for Monster Beverage, with an Earnings ESP of -1.02% and a Zacks Rank of 3 [6] Valuation Metrics - Monster Beverage stock is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 31.38x, above the industry average of 18.73x and its median of 28.08x [7] - The stock has gained 11.3% over the past six months, compared to the industry's growth of 3.1% [7]

Writing under the pseudonym "out of ignorance", I very much regard investing as a learning process. Investing failures are tuition paid. Investing successes enter the trove of lessons learned. In my Seeking Alpha articles I share my experience from decades of investing and from ~5 years of focused research on a variety of stocks, in recent years with a primary emphasis on healthcare stocks. I greatly appreciate those who take the time to share their reactions to articles, particularly those who share releva ...

Core Viewpoint - Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims of potential securities fraud or unlawful business practices by Strategy Incorporated, following significant financial losses reported by the company [1][3]. Financial Performance - Strategy disclosed a $5.91 billion unrealized loss on its digital assets for Q1 2025, which is anticipated to lead to a net loss for the quarter [3]. - The company expressed concerns about its ability to regain profitability in future periods, particularly if it continues to incur significant unrealized losses related to its digital assets [3]. Market Reaction - Following the announcement of the financial losses, Strategy's stock price experienced a sharp decline during intraday trading on April 7, 2025 [3].

Core Viewpoint - Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud or unlawful business practices involving KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. and its officers or directors [1] Group 1: IPO and Financial Performance - KinderCare conducted its initial public offering on October 9, 2024, selling 24 million shares at $24.00 per share [3] - For the fourth quarter of 2024, KinderCare reported an operational loss of $89.3 million, a significant decline from an operational income of $48.7 million in the previous year, attributed to increased equity-based compensation expenses and lower COVID-19 stimulus reimbursements [4] - The company's full-year guidance for 2025 fell short of consensus estimates [4] Group 2: Stock Price Reaction - Following the announcement of the financial results, KinderCare's stock price dropped by $3.92 per share, or 22.17%, closing at $13.76 per share on March 21, 2025 [5]

NEW YORK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Pony AI Inc. (“Pony” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PONY). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Pony and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the class action] On or around November 27, ...

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH) posted first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.81, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.3%. The adjusted figure, however, declined 6.7% year over year.The quarter’s adjustments included certain amortization, restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives, inventory and manufacturing-related charges and European Union Medical Device Regulation-related charges, among others.On a reported basis, the company registered earnings of 91 cents per sh ...

Henry Schein (HSIC) reported $3.17 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 0.1%. EPS of $1.15 for the same period compares to $1.10 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.84% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.23 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.11, the EPS surprise was +3.60%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street e ...

Alluvial Gold Research offers in-depth research on my favorite miners ranked in order to aid in positioning in the most undervalued miners with upcoming catalysts to drive portfolio outperformance. Subscribers also get access to my current portfolios and real-time buy/sell alerts as well as the following:Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article ...

ATLANTA, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media and multiple Gray stations recently received honors from prestigious industry organizations, including the Radio Television Digital News Association, National Headliner Awards, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and the NAB Leadership Foundation. Gray is very pleased to report that the Radio Television Digital News Association has selected Sandy Breland, Gray’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, for its 2025 John F. Hog ...

The stock of Sketchers (SKX 24.41%) is surging in Monday's trading following an announcement that the company is set to be acquired. The footwear specialist's share price was up 24.5% as of 1:45 p.m. ET today amid the backdrop of a 0.3% decline for the S&P 500 index.Before the market opened this morning, Sketchers published a press release announcing that it has reached a deal to be bought out by 3G Capital in a $9 billion deal. Because the shareholders with a majority stake in the business have already app ...