Company Performance - Salesforce.com (CRM) ended the recent trading session at $248.29, showing a +1% change from the previous day's closing price, which is less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.52% [1] - Over the previous month, Salesforce.com shares experienced a loss of 8.17%, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector, which had a loss of 0.05%, and the S&P 500, which gained 1.1% [2] Earnings Forecast - The company is expected to release its earnings on September 3, 2025, with a predicted EPS of $2.77, indicating an 8.2% growth compared to the same quarter last year. The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $10.13 billion, up 8.66% from the year-ago period [3] - For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $11.3 per share and revenue of $41.15 billion, representing changes of +10.78% and +8.58%, respectively, from the prior year [4] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Salesforce.com indicate the changing nature of near-term business trends, with positive alterations signifying analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability [5] - The Zacks Rank system, which integrates estimate changes, currently rates Salesforce.com at 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining stagnant over the past month [7] - Salesforce.com is currently traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.76, which is a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 24.96. The company's PEG ratio is 1.69, while the Computer - Software industry has an average PEG ratio of 2 [8] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 64, placing it in the top 26% of all 250+ industries. The top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9]

Company Performance - Okta's stock closed at $89.83, reflecting a -1.32% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.4% [1] - Over the past month, Okta's shares have decreased by 4.81%, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 1.1% and the S&P 500 increased by 1.67% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Okta's earnings report is scheduled for August 26, 2025, with expected earnings of $0.84 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 16.67% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $711.04 million, reflecting a 10.07% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $3.28 per share and revenue at $2.86 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +16.73% and +9.44%, respectively [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Okta are crucial for investors, as positive revisions indicate optimism about the business outlook [3] - Okta currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Rank system showing an impressive track record of outperformance [5] Valuation Metrics - Okta's Forward P/E ratio is 27.73, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 63.52 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.64, while the Security industry has an average PEG ratio of 2.64 [6] Industry Context - The Security industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 81, placing it in the top 33% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - HP closed at $26.47, reflecting a -1.96% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.24% [1] - Over the past month, HP shares appreciated by 6.26%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.07% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.95% [1] Upcoming Earnings Report - HP is scheduled to release its earnings on August 27, 2025, with expected earnings of $0.74 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 10.84% [2] - The consensus estimate predicts revenue of $13.85 billion, reflecting a 2.42% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Annual Forecast - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $3.09 per share and revenue of $54.71 billion for the entire year, indicating changes of -8.58% and +2.15%, respectively, compared to the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for HP may reflect evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - HP has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.74, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 12.79 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.19, while the Computer - Micro Computers industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.53 [6] Industry Ranking - The Computer - Micro Computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 14, placing it in the top 6% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Oracle's stock closed at $234.62, reflecting a -5.8% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.59% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, Oracle shares had gained 2.27%, which was below the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.91% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.49% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Oracle is projected to report earnings of $1.47 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 5.76% [2] - The consensus estimate anticipates revenue of $15.01 billion, representing a 12.83% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $6.73 per share and revenue of $66.6 billion for Oracle, reflecting year-over-year changes of +11.61% and +16.02%, respectively [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Oracle are important as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism [3] Valuation Metrics - Oracle's current Forward P/E ratio is 37.02, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 26.93 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.93, while the average PEG ratio for the Computer - Software industry is 2.05 [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, placing it in the top 34% of all industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank is based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks within the industry, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Group 1: Stock Performance - Alibaba's stock (BABA) closed down 1.16% at $119.99, underperforming the S&P 500 which lost 0.59% [1] - Over the last month, Alibaba's shares increased by 0.94%, lagging behind the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 3.3% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.49% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings Disclosure - Alibaba's earnings report is scheduled for August 29, 2025, with an expected EPS of $2.13, reflecting a 5.75% decrease from the prior-year quarter [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $34.26 billion, indicating a 2.37% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Group 3: Full Year Projections - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $8.58 per share and revenue of $141.93 billion, representing changes of -4.77% and +2.75% from the prior year, respectively [3] - Changes in analyst estimates for Alibaba are crucial as they reflect shifting business dynamics, with positive alterations indicating analyst optimism [3] Group 4: Zacks Rank and Valuation - Alibaba currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), with the Zacks Rank system showing a strong historical performance for 1 stocks, averaging a +25% annual return since 1988 [5] - The Forward P/E ratio for Alibaba is 14.16, which is lower than the industry average of 19.74, suggesting that Alibaba is trading at a discount [6] Group 5: PEG Ratio and Industry Ranking - Alibaba has a PEG ratio of 1.63, compared to the Internet - Commerce industry's average PEG ratio of 1.54 [7] - The Internet - Commerce industry is ranked 152 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it within the bottom 39% of over 250 industries [7][8]

Group 1: Stock Performance - Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) stock decreased by 3.55% to $294.91, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.59% [1] - Over the past month, Broadcom's shares appreciated by 6.09%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.91% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.49% [1] Group 2: Earnings Expectations - Broadcom is expected to report earnings on September 4, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $1.66, reflecting a 33.87% increase year-over-year [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $15.82 billion, up 21.04% from the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $6.63 per share and revenue at $62.7 billion, representing increases of 36.14% and 21.57% respectively from the prior year [3] Group 3: Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Broadcom indicate evolving short-term business trends, with upward revisions suggesting positive sentiment towards the company's operations [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Broadcom at 2 (Buy), with a track record of 1 stocks averaging an annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Broadcom has a Forward P/E ratio of 46.1, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 29.01 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.8, slightly below the industry average PEG ratio of 1.85 [8] Group 5: Industry Context - The Electronics - Semiconductors industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, currently ranks 203 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 18% of over 250 industries [9]

Core Viewpoint - Signet (SIG) is set to release its earnings report on September 2, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $1.21, reflecting a 3.2% decrease year-over-year, and anticipated revenue of $1.5 billion, indicating a 0.44% increase from the same quarter last year [2]. Group 1: Earnings and Revenue Estimates - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $9.12 per share and revenue of $6.76 billion, showing increases of +2.01% and +0.8% respectively from the previous year [3]. - The upcoming earnings release is highly anticipated by investors, with a focus on any changes in analyst estimates that may reflect near-term business trends [3]. Group 2: Stock Performance and Valuation - Signet's stock closed at $83.93, up 2.38% from the previous trading session, outperforming the S&P 500, which saw a slight loss of 0.01% [1]. - The company is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.99, significantly lower than the industry average of 18.16, indicating a discount relative to its peers [6]. - Signet has a PEG ratio of 0.74, compared to the Retail - Jewelry industry's average PEG ratio of 2.4, suggesting favorable valuation metrics [7]. Group 3: Zacks Rank and Industry Performance - Signet holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5]. - The Retail - Jewelry industry is ranked 178 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 28% of over 250 industries, which may impact overall performance [7][8].

Group 1: Stock Performance - Zoom Communications (ZM) closed at $73.14, with a +1.78% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.29% [1] - Over the past month, ZM shares have depreciated by 3.67%, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 6.11% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.25% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings - Zoom Communications is set to announce its earnings on August 21, 2025, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.37 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.44% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $1.2 billion, indicating a 3% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Group 3: Full-Year Estimates - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.58 per share and revenue of $4.8 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +0.72% and +2.98%, respectively [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Zoom Communications are indicative of changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions signaling analysts' confidence in business performance [4] - Estimate alterations are linked to stock price performance, and investors can utilize the Zacks Rank for actionable insights [5] Group 5: Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, ranging from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a strong track record, with 1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988; currently, Zoom Communications holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] - Zoom Communications is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 12.87, significantly lower than the industry average of 28.79, suggesting it is trading at a discount [7] Group 6: PEG Ratio and Industry Context - The current PEG ratio for Zoom Communications is 10.82, compared to the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.23, indicating a higher valuation relative to projected earnings growth [8] - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 69, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [8][9]

Company Performance - AZZ's stock closed at $112.88, reflecting a -3.15% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.03% [1] - Over the past month, AZZ's shares increased by 6.25%, outperforming the Industrial Products sector's gain of 2% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.46% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming earnings disclosure for AZZ is projected to show earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56, indicating a 13.87% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $430.77 million, up 5.32% from the prior-year quarter [2] - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.01 per share and revenue of $1.68 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +15.58% and +6.19%, respectively [3] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for AZZ reflect positive sentiment regarding the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks AZZ at 2 (Buy), indicating favorable expectations for stock performance [6] - AZZ's Forward P/E ratio is 19.4, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 23.92 [6] Industry Context - AZZ operates within the Manufacturing - Electronics industry, which is part of the Industrial Products sector, currently holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 74, placing it in the top 30% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) ended the recent trading session at $312.95, demonstrating a +2.98% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.14%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.1%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.39%. The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual ret ...