Market Overview - The U.S. Senate's actions to resolve the government shutdown have restored access to delayed official data, leading to increased investor optimism regarding economic indicators related to inflation, employment, and Federal Reserve actions [1] - Major U.S. stock indexes experienced significant gains, with the S&P 500 rising 1.5% to 6,832.43, the Nasdaq Composite gaining 2.3% to 23,527.17, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing 0.8% to 47,368.63, reflecting renewed confidence in the economy [2] Value Stocks - The change in market sentiment has enhanced the attractiveness of value stocks, which typically benefit from stabilizing economic conditions and reduced market volatility [3] - Companies such as Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), StoneCo Ltd. (STNE), PG&E Corporation (PCG), and Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) are highlighted for their low Price to Cash Flow (P/CF) ratios, indicating strong potential for recovery as investors recognize their inherent value [4][10] Price to Cash Flow Ratio - The P/CF ratio is emphasized as a critical metric for evaluating a company's financial health, as it assesses the market price of a stock relative to its cash flow per share, with lower values being more favorable [7][11] - Positive cash flow is indicative of a company's ability to manage debt, reinvest, and provide returns to shareholders, while negative cash flow suggests liquidity issues [9] Investment Strategy - A comprehensive investment strategy should not rely solely on the P/CF metric; it should also incorporate other valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-book (P/B), and price-to-sales (P/S) ratios to avoid value traps [10][11] - Parameters for selecting true-value stocks include a P/CF ratio less than or equal to the industry median, a minimum stock price of $5, and a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2, which indicates strong buy potential [11][14] Company Performance Highlights - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 65.5% and is projected to see sales and EPS growth of 11.6% and 31%, respectively [15][16] - StoneCo (STNE) has a trailing earnings surprise of 9.1% and is expected to grow sales and EPS by 11.8% and 24.4%, respectively, with shares having rallied 47.9% in the past year [16][17] - PG&E Corporation (PCG) has a trailing earnings surprise of 0.5% and is projected for sales and EPS growth of 6.7% and 10.3%, respectively, despite a 21.9% decline in shares over the past year [17][18] - Pan American Silver (PAAS) has a trailing earnings surprise of 45.2% and is expected to see significant growth in sales and EPS of 23.9% and 173.4%, respectively, with shares surging 70% in the past year [18][19]

Group 1 - eBay's stock reached a record high on August 15 and was close to breaking that record again on October 29 before a disappointing earnings report caused a significant drop [2] - Despite the drop, eBay's stock has shown signs of recovery in recent days, indicating potential for another attempt to reach record highs [2] - The e-commerce sector, including eBay, has rebounded from previous tariff impacts, with a focus on upcoming earnings reports from major players like Amazon and eBay [4] Group 2 - The overall market indexes are nearing new highs, suggesting a potential end to recent volatility [4] - The rise in eBay's stock is attributed to accelerating sales growth, which has contributed to an earnings beat [4] - The impact of AI on shopping is expected to significantly transform the e-commerce landscape, affecting major companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Meta, and Google [4]

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Core Insights - Five stocks have been added to the Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) List, indicating strong potential for investment Group 1: Financial Services Companies - HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has seen a 5.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - PRA Group, Inc. (PRAA) has experienced a 9.9% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) has seen a 10.6% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] Group 2: Fin-Tech and Technology Companies - StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) has recorded a 12.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - Teradyne, Inc. (TER) has experienced a 10.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2]

Group 1: Stock Recommendations - PRA Group, Inc. (PRAA) has a Zacks Rank 1 and a 9.9% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days, with a P/E ratio of 9.35 compared to 16.70 for the industry, and a Value Score of A [1] - Weatherford International plc (WFRD) also holds a Zacks Rank 1, with an 8.6% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days, a P/E ratio of 13.18 compared to 24.97 for the S&P 500, and a Value Score of A [2] - StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) carries a Zacks Rank 1, with a 12.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days, a P/E ratio of 11.33 compared to 23.30 for the industry, and a Value Score of B [3]

Core Insights - Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings of $1.76 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 21.4% and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13.5% [1] - Revenues reached $1.1 billion, marking a 7.3% year-over-year growth and surpassing the consensus estimate by 8.38% [1] - Despite a 2.8% increase in pre-market trading, Skyworks shares have declined 18.8% year to date, underperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector's return of 29.5% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Mobile revenues accounted for nearly 65% of total revenues, with a sequential increase of 21% and a year-over-year growth of 7%, driven by strong sell-through at the company's largest customer [2] - The largest customer contributed approximately 67% of revenues in the reported quarter [2] - Broad Markets, which includes edge IoT, automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and cloud, grew 3% sequentially and 7% year over year, supported by growth in edge IoT, automotive, and data center sectors [3] Operating Performance - The non-GAAP gross margin for the fourth quarter remained stable year-over-year at 46.5% [4] - Research & development expenses increased by 430 basis points year-over-year to 20.3% of revenues [4] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose by 290 basis points to 10.2% in the reported quarter [4] - Non-GAAP operating margin contracted by 270 basis points year-over-year to 24% [4] Financial Position - As of October 3, 2025, cash and cash equivalents along with marketable securities totaled $1.39 billion, up from $1.34 billion as of June 27 [5] - Long-term debt stood at $995.8 million, showing a slight sequential increase [5] - Cash generated from operating activities was $200 million in the quarter, down from $314.1 million in the prior quarter [5] - Free cash flow was reported at $144 million, with a free cash flow margin of 13.1% [5] Future Guidance - For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company anticipates revenues between $975 million and $1.025 billion [6] - A low- to mid-single-digit sequential decline in Mobile revenues is expected, while Broad Markets is projected to grow mid- to high-single-digit year-over-year, accounting for 39% of revenues [6] - Gross margin is anticipated to be approximately 47%, with a variance of +/- 50 basis points [6] - Operating expenses are expected to range between $230 million and $240 million [8]

Core Insights - Teradata (TDC) reported third-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 72 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 35.85%, with a year-over-year increase of 4.3% [1][7] - Revenues for the quarter were $416 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.54%, but reflecting a decline of 5.5% year over year on a reported basis and 6% on a constant-currency basis [1][4] - Total annual recurring revenues (ARR) at the end of the third quarter rose 1% year over year to $1.49 billion, remaining flat on a constant-currency basis [1] Revenue Breakdown - Public cloud ARR increased by 11% year over year to $633 million, driven by rising demand for cloud solutions, with a cloud net expansion rate of 112% [3] - Recurring revenues, which account for 88% of total revenues, decreased by 2% year over year to $366 million [4] - Perpetual software license and hardware revenues dropped 57.1% year over year to $3 million, while consulting services revenues fell 23% to $47 million [4] Operating Performance - The gross margin on a non-GAAP basis was 62.3%, an increase of 70 basis points year over year [5] - Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by 11% year over year to $122 million, while research & development (R&D) expenses were $70 million, down 4.1% [5] - The non-GAAP operating margin rose to 23.6%, up 110 basis points year over year [5] Balance Sheet Strength - As of September 30, 2025, Teradata had cash and cash equivalents of $406 million, up from $369 million as of June 30 [6] - Long-term debt decreased to $437 million from $443 million in the previous quarter [6] - The company generated $94 million in cash from operating activities, compared to $43 million in the previous quarter [6] Future Guidance - For Q4 2025, non-GAAP earnings are expected to be between 53 and 57 cents per share, with recurring revenues projected to decline by 1% to 3% year over year [9] - Total revenues are anticipated to decrease by 2% to 4% year over year [9] - For the full year 2025, non-GAAP earnings are expected to be between $2.38 and $2.42 per share [9] Market Performance - Teradata shares were up 21.1% at the time of reporting, although they have dropped 33.6% year to date, underperforming the Zacks Computer & Technology sector's appreciation of 29.4% [2]

Core Insights - Shopify reported third-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 34 cents per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but a decline of 5.6% year over year. Revenues reached $2.84 billion, exceeding estimates by 3.34% and showing a year-over-year increase of 31.5% [1][10]. Revenue Performance - Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) for the third quarter was $92.01 billion, reflecting a 32% year-over-year increase. Offline GMV rose by 31%, while B2B GMV surged by 98%. International GMV grew by 41%, with Europe experiencing a 49% increase year over year [2][10]. - Merchant solutions revenues were $2.15 billion, accounting for 75.4% of total revenues, and increased by 38.2% year over year, driven by strong GMV and Shopify payments penetration [3][10]. - Subscription solutions revenues totaled $699 million, representing 24.6% of total revenues, with a year-over-year growth of 14.6% [4]. Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for the third quarter was $1.39 billion, up 24.4% year over year, but gross margin contracted by 280 basis points to 48.9% due to a shift from higher-margin Subscription Solutions to lower-margin Merchant Solutions [6][7]. - Adjusted operating income was reported at $465 million, a 15.7% increase year over year, with an operating margin of 16.4%, down 220 basis points from the previous year [9]. Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses reached $1.05 billion, a 25.5% increase year over year. Sales & Marketing expenses rose by 24% to $410 million, while Research & Development expenses increased by 13% to $375 million [8][9]. Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $6.35 billion, up from $5.82 billion as of June 30. Free cash flow increased by 20.4% year over year to $507 million, with a free cash flow margin of 18% [11]. Future Guidance - For the fourth quarter of 2025, Shopify anticipates revenue growth in the mid-to-high twenties percentage range year over year, with gross profit expected to grow at a low-to-mid-twenties percentage rate [12].

Core Insights - Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, with non-GAAP earnings of $1.74 per share, exceeding estimates by 18.37% and showing a year-over-year increase of 77.6% [1][8] - Revenues reached $463.3 million, surpassing estimates by 5.14% and reflecting a 23.8% year-over-year growth [1][8] Revenue Breakdown - Semiconductor Equipment revenues, accounting for 42.4% of total revenues, decreased by 0.5% year over year to $196.6 million and fell 6.2% sequentially [2] - Industrial & Medical revenues, making up 15.4% of total revenues, declined 7.4% year over year to $71.2 million but increased 3.8% sequentially [2] - Data Center Computing revenues, representing 37% of total revenues, surged 113% year over year to $171.6 million and jumped 21.2% sequentially [3] - Telecom & Networking revenues, comprising 5.2% of total revenues, rose 24.5% year over year to $24 million and increased 9.6% sequentially [3] Operating Results - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q3 2025 was 39.1%, up 280 basis points year over year and 100 basis points sequentially, benefiting from factory closures in China and lower tariff costs [4] - Non-GAAP operating expenses were $103.4 million, up 6.8% year over year but down 0.2% sequentially, with operating margin improving to 20.8% compared to 9.6% in the previous year [5] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $758.6 million, an increase from $713.5 million as of June 30 [6] - Cash flow from operations was $79 million, up from $46.5 million in the previous quarter [6] Q4 Guidance - For Q4 2025, AEIS expects revenues near $470 million, with non-GAAP earnings projected at $1.75 per share [8][9] - The company anticipates a slight decline in semiconductor revenues sequentially, while expecting growth in Data Center Computing and Industrial & Medical revenues [10] - Overall, AEIS forecasts approximately 20% revenue growth for 2025, with Data Center revenues expected to double [11]

Core Insights - IPG Photonics reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 35 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19 cents and reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase [1] - Revenues reached $250.8 million, an 8% year-over-year growth, surpassing the consensus mark by 6.59% [1] - The company anticipates fourth-quarter 2025 sales between $230 million and $260 million, with adjusted gross margin expected to be between 36% and 39% [8] Revenue Breakdown - Year-over-year revenue growth was driven by increased sales in materials processing, medical, and advanced applications, with emerging growth product sales contributing 52% of total revenues, down from 54% in the previous quarter [2] - Materials processing, which constitutes 88% of total revenues, increased 6% year over year to $212.3 million, supported by higher sales in welding, additive manufacturing, and micromachining [3] - Revenues from other applications rose 20% year over year, primarily due to higher sales in medical and advanced applications [4] Geographic Performance - Sales in Europe declined by 7%, while North America and Asia saw increases of 8% and 15% year over year, respectively [6] Financial Metrics - The adjusted gross margin for the quarter was 39.8%, up 360 basis points year over year [6] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 33% year over year to $37 million [6] Cash Flow and Investments - As of September 30, 2025, IPG Photonics had $900.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term investments [7] - In the third quarter, the company allocated $21 million for capital expenditures and $16 million for share repurchases [7]