Core Viewpoint - Fluor (FLR) reported quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share, and showing an increase from $0.51 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +54.55% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $3.37 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.21% and decreased from $4.09 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Fluor has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times but has not beaten consensus revenue estimates [2] Stock Performance - Fluor shares have declined approximately 9.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 14.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.47 on revenues of $4.29 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.03 on revenues of $16.37 billion [7] - The outlook for the Engineering - R and D Services industry, where Fluor operates, is currently in the bottom 38% of Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8]

分组1 - RCM Technologies, Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.45 per share, and showing a decrease from $0.44 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -6.67% [1] - The company posted revenues of $70.29 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.97%, and an increase from $60.37 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, RCM Technologies has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] 分组2 - The stock has added about 4.1% since the beginning of the year, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 15.1% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.61 on $83 million in revenues, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.38 on $313.91 million in revenues [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Staffing Firms industry is currently in the bottom 15% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8]

Core Insights - RxSight, Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.04 per share, significantly better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.19, marking an earnings surprise of +78.95% [1] - The company generated revenues of $30.34 million for the quarter ended September 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19.02%, although this represents a decline from $35.31 million in the same quarter last year [2] - RxSight shares have declined approximately 73.8% year-to-date, contrasting with a 15.1% gain in the S&P 500 [3] Earnings Outlook - The earnings outlook for RxSight is mixed, with the current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter at -$0.15 on revenues of $28.68 million, and -$0.56 on revenues of $125.7 million for the current fiscal year [7] - The company's Zacks Rank is currently 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Medical - Instruments industry, to which RxSight belongs, is currently ranked in the top 37% 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 earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Core Viewpoint - Eversource Energy reported quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 per share, and showing a year-over-year increase from $1.13 per share [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $3.22 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, which was 9.06% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but up from $3.06 billion a year ago [2] - Over the last four quarters, Eversource has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates twice [2] Stock Performance - Eversource shares have increased approximately 29.5% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 16.5% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for determining the sustainability of its stock price movement, with current consensus EPS estimates at $1.19 for the upcoming quarter and $4.75 for the current fiscal year [4][7] - The Zacks Rank for Eversource is currently 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Utility - Electric Power industry, to which Eversource belongs, is currently ranked in the top 23% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]

Core Insights - Ball (BALL) reported quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and showing an increase from $0.91 per share a year ago [1] - The company achieved revenues of $3.38 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.71% and up from $3.08 billion year-over-year [2] - Ball's stock has underperformed, losing approximately 14.6% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 16.5% [3] Earnings Performance - The earnings surprise for the previous quarter was +3.45%, with actual earnings of $0.90 per share compared to an expected $0.87 [1] - Over the last four quarters, Ball has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times [1] Revenue Performance - Ball has also topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.90 on revenues of $3.09 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.56 on revenues of $12.85 billion [7] Market Outlook - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for assessing future stock performance, especially in light of recent estimate revisions [4] - The Zacks Rank for Ball is currently 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] - The Containers - Metal and Glass industry, to which Ball belongs, is currently in the bottom 13% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8]

Core Viewpoint - Midland States Bancorp reported quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, significantly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share, and down from $0.74 per share a year ago, indicating a -60.66% earnings surprise [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $81.13 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.73%, and up from $74.29 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Midland States Bancorp has exceeded consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Shares of Midland States Bancorp have declined approximately 33.8% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 17.2% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for the stock is 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.67 on revenues of $80.45 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.17 on revenues of $318.9 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Midland States Bancorp was mixed prior to the earnings release, which may change following the recent report [6] Industry Context - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Northeast is currently in the top 14% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook for the sector [8]

Core Insights - Simmons First National (SFNC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.48 per share, but showing an increase from $0.37 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -4.17% [1] - The company posted revenues of $231.97 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.34% and increasing from $174.84 million year-over-year [2] - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 14.3% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 13.4% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.49 on revenues of $236.7 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.72 on revenues of $889.52 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Simmons First National 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 Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Southeast is currently in the top 35% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that the industry outlook can significantly impact stock performance [8] - Another company in the same industry, Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT), is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of +15%, with revenues projected at $99.8 million, up 11.1% from the previous year [9][10]

Core Insights - M&T Bank Corporation reported quarterly earnings of $4.87 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.4 per share, and showing an increase from $4.08 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +10.68% [1][2] - The company achieved revenues of $2.51 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.13% and up from $2.33 billion year-over-year [2] - M&T Bank has outperformed consensus EPS estimates three times in the last four quarters and has also topped revenue estimates three times during the same period [2] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of M&T Bank's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the trends in earnings estimate revisions [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $4.51 on revenues of $2.46 billion, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $16.51 on revenues of $9.61 billion [7] Industry Context - The Banks - Major Regional industry, to which M&T Bank belongs, is currently ranked in the top 21% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked using tools like the Zacks Rank [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the reliability of brokerage recommendations, particularly focusing on Home Depot (HD), and suggests that while the average brokerage recommendation (ABR) indicates a positive outlook, it may not be a reliable basis for investment decisions due to potential biases from brokerage firms [1][2][7]. Group 1: Brokerage Recommendations - Home Depot has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.66, indicating a consensus between Strong Buy and Buy, with 67.6% of recommendations being Strong Buy and 2.7% being Buy [2]. - The ABR is based on recommendations from 37 brokerage firms, but studies show limited success in using these recommendations to identify stocks with the best price increase potential [2][3]. - Brokerage analysts tend to exhibit a strong positive bias in their ratings, with five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" [3][7]. Group 2: Zacks Rank Comparison - Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock rating tool that categorizes stocks from Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) and is based on earnings estimate revisions, which are correlated with near-term stock price movements [5][8]. - The Zacks Rank is more timely and reflects the latest earnings estimates, while the ABR may not be up-to-date [9]. - Home Depot currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating a cautious outlook despite the positive ABR [10][11]. Group 3: Investment Implications - The unchanged Zacks Consensus Estimate for Home Depot at $15.03 suggests that analysts have steady views on the company's earnings prospects, which may lead to performance in line with the broader market [10]. - Given the Zacks Rank and the cautious outlook, it may be prudent to be cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Home Depot [11].

Earnings Performance - Darden Restaurants reported quarterly earnings of $1.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2 per share, but showing an increase from $1.75 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -1.50% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.04 billion for the quarter ended August 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.17%, and an increase from year-ago revenues of $2.76 billion [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Darden Restaurants shares have increased approximately 11.8% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 12.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.20 on revenues of $3.08 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $10.64 on revenues of $13.08 billion [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Restaurants industry, to which Darden Restaurants belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 29% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment and stock performance [5]