Citigroup maintains a "Buy" rating for ING Group, N.V. (NYSE:ING) and raises its price target from EUR 20.30 to EUR 25.80.ING receives a consensus "Buy" rating from five brokerage firms, with upgrades from Morgan Stanley and Cfra Research.The stock's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.99, indicating a reliance on debt financing, amidst a market capitalization of approximately $75.73 billion.On November 21, 2025, Citigroup maintained its "Buy" rating for ING Group, N.V. (NYSE:ING), with the stock price at $24. ...

M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) is a major regional bank headquartered in Buffalo, New York, serving individuals, businesses, and commercial clients across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Known for its conservative risk management and strong community banking focus, MTB offers a wide range of services, including loans, deposits, wealth management, and commercial banking solutions. It is currently valued at $28.1 billion by market capitalization. Shares of this leading regional bank have underperformed ...

Core Insights - Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) has a market capitalization of $26.1 billion and provides broadband connectivity and cable services to both residential and commercial customers [1] Performance Overview - CHTR shares have significantly underperformed the broader market, declining 47.9% over the past year, while the S&P 500 Index has increased by nearly 12.3% [2] - In 2025, CHTR's stock fell 41.5%, contrasting with the S&P 500's 12.5% rise year-to-date [2] Comparative Analysis - Compared to the iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ), which gained about 19.3% over the past year, CHTR's underperformance is more pronounced [3] - The ETF's 19.6% returns year-to-date further highlight CHTR's losses during the same period [3] Customer Metrics - CHTR experienced a loss of 109,000 internet customers, primarily due to fierce competition from fixed wireless and fiber providers [4] - Despite adding 500,000 mobile lines and improving video customer retention, the company struggled with new customer acquisitions and faced a challenging advertising environment [4] Financial Results - On October 31, CHTR reported Q3 results, with shares closing down 5% in the subsequent trading session [5] - The company's EPS was $8.34, falling short of Wall Street expectations of $9.32, and revenue was $13.67 billion, missing forecasts of $13.74 billion [5] Future Projections - Analysts expect CHTR's EPS to grow 5% to $36.73 for the current fiscal year ending in December [6] - The company's earnings surprise history has been disappointing, missing consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters [6] Analyst Ratings - Among 25 analysts covering CHTR, the consensus rating is a "Hold," consisting of nine "Strong Buy" ratings, 12 "Holds," and four "Strong Sells" [6] - The overall rating has shifted to "Moderate Buy," with 12 analysts suggesting a "Strong Buy" [7]

Valued at a market cap of $18.3 billion, CDW Corporation (CDW) provides a wide range of IT solutions across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company delivers hardware, software, and integrated IT services to corporate, small business, and public sector customers, including those in government, education, and healthcare. Shares of the Vernon Hills, Illinois-based company have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. CDW stock has decreased 21.5% over this time frame, w ...

Following a year of underperforming, Amazon (AMZN) appeared to strike back following the most recent quarterly results. During a recent podcast, our 24/7 Analyst Eric Bleeker examined what is going on with the stock and whether or not investors have reason to feel optimistic. ...

Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) is a world-class developer and operator of luxury casinos and hotel properties, operating major resorts in global hotspots such as Las Vegas, Macau, and near Boston. Renowned for elegant accommodations, expansive gaming, top-tier dining, and lively entertainment, Wynn delivers prime hospitality experiences. The company has its headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada and has a market capitalization of $12.55 billion. Based on firm performance in its core markets and an expansionary o ...

Core Insights - Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) is a utility holding company based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a market capitalization of $10.6 billion, providing retail and wholesale electric services primarily in Arizona [1] - PNW's stock has underperformed compared to the broader market and the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), with a 3% decline over the past year versus a 13.7% increase in the S&P 500 and a 13% gain in XLU [2][3] Financial Performance - For Q3, PNW reported revenue of $1.8 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.9%, while earnings per share (EPS) rose slightly to $3.39 [4] - Analysts project a 5% decline in PNW's EPS for the current fiscal year, estimating it to be $4.98 on a diluted basis [5] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Among 18 analysts covering PNW, the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy," with five "Strong Buy" ratings and 13 "Holds" [5] - The current price target from analysts is $97, indicating an 8.8% potential upside, while the mean price target of $97.50 suggests a 9.4% premium, and the highest target of $115 indicates a potential upside of 29% [6]

Core Insights - Sally Beauty reported quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share, and showing an increase from $0.50 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +12.24% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $947.08 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.51% and reflecting a year-over-year increase from $935.03 million [2] Earnings Performance - Over the last four quarters, Sally Beauty has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times, indicating a strong performance trend [2] - The company had a previous earnings surprise of +21.43% when it reported earnings of $0.51 per share against an expectation of $0.42 per share [1] Stock Performance - Since the beginning of the year, Sally Beauty shares have increased by approximately 40.5%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 16.5% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for assessing future stock performance, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.49 for the upcoming quarter and $2.01 for the current fiscal year [7] - The Zacks Rank for Sally Beauty is currently 3 (Hold), suggesting that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Miscellaneous industry, to which Sally Beauty belongs, is currently ranked in the top 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable industry outlook [8]

Core Insights - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions, analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, and laboratory products, with a market cap of $220.3 billion [1] Performance Overview - TMO shares have underperformed compared to the broader market, gaining 8.7% over the past year, while the S&P 500 Index has increased by nearly 14.5% [2] - In 2025, TMO stock is up 13%, compared to the S&P 500's 16.5% rise year-to-date [2] Sector Comparison - TMO has outperformed the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV), which gained about 3.8% over the past year, and TMO's year-to-date gains surpass the ETF's 11.1% returns [3] Market Challenges - TMO's underperformance is attributed to economic weakness in China, pricing pressures, and cautious spending by academic institutions and governments [4] - Diagnostics in China are struggling, while Europe shows modest improvement, and the U.S. market remains stable but uncertain [4] Financial Performance - On October 22, TMO reported Q3 results, with an adjusted EPS of $5.79, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $5.50, and revenue of $11.1 billion, beating forecasts of $10.9 billion [5] - For the current fiscal year ending in December, analysts expect TMO's EPS to grow by 4% to $22.74 on a diluted basis [5] - TMO has a strong earnings surprise history, beating consensus estimates in each of the last four quarters [5] Analyst Ratings - Among 23 analysts covering TMO, the consensus rating is a "Strong Buy," with 16 "Strong Buy" ratings, two "Moderate Buys," and five "Holds" [6] - This rating configuration is less bullish than a month ago, when 17 analysts suggested a "Strong Buy" [7]

Core Insights - Globe Life Inc. has a market capitalization of $10.66 billion and offers a variety of life and supplemental health insurance solutions to millions of Americans, utilizing multiple distribution channels [1] Financial Performance - The company reported a 4% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q3 fiscal 2025, totaling $1.51 billion, slightly below Wall Street expectations [4] - Life premiums contributed to this growth, rising 3.2% year-over-year to $844.48 million [4] - Net operating income surged 37.8% year-over-year to $4.81 per share [4] Stock Performance - Globe Life's stock has risen 21.4% over the past 52 weeks and 11% over the past six months, outperforming the broader S&P 500 Index which gained 14.5% and 17.2% respectively during these periods [2] - Compared to its sector, the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) gained 7.9% over the past 52 weeks and 5.5% over the past six months, indicating Globe Life's stock has outperformed its sector as well [3] Future Projections - The company projects net operating income for fiscal 2025 to be between $14.40 and $14.60 per share, with expectations for fiscal 2026 ranging from $14.60 to $15.30 per share [5] - Analysts forecast a 17.9% year-over-year growth in EPS for fiscal 2025, reaching $14.58 on a diluted basis, and a 3.2% annual increase to $15.04 in fiscal 2026 [6]