Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI ) is now going through significant changes after recently divesting their small cells and fiber solutions businesses, changing the CEO, cutting their dividend, and focusing on improving the balance sheet. I believe these could openAs of 2025, I've got over 10 years of researching companies. In total, throughout my investing life, I estimate that I researched (in depth) well over 1000 companies, from commodities like oil, natural gas, gold and copper to tech like Google or Nokia and m ...

Investors with an interest in Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks have likely encountered both XP Inc.A (XP) and SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revi ...

Investors interested in stocks from the Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare sector have probably already heard of Astrana Health, Inc. (ASTH) and U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive e ...

Investors with an interest in Internet - Software stocks have likely encountered both 8x8 (EGHT) and Adyen N.V. Unsponsored ADR (ADYEY) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes co ...

Investors interested in Automotive - Original Equipment stocks are likely familiar with Visteon (VC) and Ferrari (RACE) . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.The best way to find great value stocks is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stock ...

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Group 1 - The last rating for Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) was a sell due to the need for the company to be very bullish about opening new units for valuation to make sense [1] - The company is performing very well, indicating strong operational performance [1] - The analysis is primarily fundamental, focusing on identifying undervalued stocks with growth potential [1]

Group 1 - Endeavour Mining has significantly expanded through multiple mine acquisitions, producing 1.1 million ounces in 2024 from operations in Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso [1] - The company has a strong focus on the metals and mining sector, indicating a preference for this industry over others [1] Group 2 - The analyst has extensive experience, having researched over 1000 companies across various sectors, including commodities and technology [1]

Oportun Financial (NASDAQ: OPRT ) is a consumer finance company that I first rated a Buy back in May. With Q2 2025 results released but no rate cuts by the Fed as hoped, I wanted to reassess.I analyze securities based on value investing, an owner's mindset, and a long-term horizon. I don't write sell articles as those are considered short theses, and I never recommend shorting.Former advisory representative at Fidelity. I do my own investing now and share my research here.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no s ...

Market Overview - The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new highs as Wall Street anticipates interest rate cuts following a cooler-than-expected July inflation report [1] - Total earnings for S&P 500 companies that have reported are up 11.6% year-over-year with a revenue growth of 5.9%, indicating a potential all-time quarterly record for aggregate S&P 500 earnings [1] Q3 Outlook - The outlook for Q3 and beyond has improved significantly after strong second-quarter results from major tech companies [2] - Investors are encouraged to seek stocks that combine impressive value with improving earnings outlooks despite the surge in tech stock prices [2] Value Stock Screening - A value-focused screening method is employed to identify top value stocks, utilizing Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buys) or 2 (Buys) [3][4] - The screening criteria include P/E ratios under the industry median and P/S ratios under the industry median to ensure relative value [4][8] SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM) Highlights - SSR Mining Inc. is highlighted as a top stock, with projected adjusted earnings growth of nearly 400% in 2025 and 53% next year [7][10] - The company reported a significant increase in Q2 results, with gold-equivalent production rising from 76,000 to 120,000 and revenue soaring 119%, leading to adjusted earnings of $0.51 per share, exceeding estimates by 122% [9] - SSRM's consensus earnings estimate has surged by 21% for FY25 and 13% for the following year, earning it a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [10] Stock Performance and Valuation - SSR Mining's stock has increased by 1,100% over the past 25 years, outperforming its sector and the S&P 500 [11] - Despite this growth, SSRM is trading 60% below its 2007 peaks and is currently at a low price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.4, indicating significant value [11] - On a forward earnings basis, SSRM trades at a 50% discount to its sector and 83% below its five-year highs [12]