Group 1: Company Performance - Howmet (HWM) closed at $191.08, reflecting a -1.93% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.06% [1] - Over the past month, Howmet's shares have increased by 11.67%, outperforming the Aerospace sector's gain of 4.81% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94% [1] Group 2: Earnings Forecast - Howmet is expected to report earnings on October 30, 2025, with a forecasted EPS of $0.9, indicating a 26.76% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $2.04 billion, reflecting an 11.3% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year [2] Group 3: Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $3.57 per share, with revenue expected at $8.12 billion, representing increases of +32.71% and +9.35% respectively from the last year [3] Group 4: Analyst Sentiment - Changes in analyst estimates for Howmet are crucial as they often indicate shifts in short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism about profitability [3][4] Group 5: Zacks Rank and Performance - Howmet currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with the Zacks Rank system showing a strong track record of performance, particularly for 1 stocks which have averaged a +25% annual return since 1988 [5] Group 6: Valuation Metrics - Howmet is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 54.53, significantly higher than the industry average of 26.16, indicating a premium valuation [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.53, compared to the Aerospace - Defense industry's average PEG ratio of 2.22, suggesting a higher expected earnings growth trajectory [7] Group 7: Industry Ranking - The Aerospace - Defense industry, part of the Aerospace sector, currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 138, placing it in the bottom 45% of over 250 industries [7][8]

Group 1 - BlackRock's stock closed at $1,141.07, showing a decline of -2.13% from the previous day, while the S&P 500 gained 0.34% [1] - Over the past month, BlackRock's shares increased by 4.58%, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 1.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.54% [1] Group 2 - BlackRock is set to release its earnings report on October 14, 2025, with an expected EPS of $11.78, indicating a growth of 2.79% year-over-year, and projected revenue of $6.26 billion, reflecting a 20.45% increase [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $47.57 per share and revenue at $23.47 billion, representing changes of +9.08% and +15.02% from the prior year [3] Group 3 - Recent estimate revisions for BlackRock are seen as positive indicators for the business outlook, as they correlate with near-term share price momentum [4][3] - BlackRock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with a Forward P/E ratio of 24.51, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 12.07 [5] Group 4 - The PEG ratio for BlackRock is 2.23, compared to the Financial - Investment Management industry's average PEG ratio of 1.26 [6] - The Financial - Investment Management industry is ranked 77 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the top 32% of over 250 industries [6]

Company Performance - Archrock Inc. (AROC) closed at $25.87, reflecting a -1.67% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.34% [1] - The stock has increased by 7.65% over the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 0.17% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.54% [1] Financial Expectations - Analysts expect Archrock Inc. to report earnings of $0.41 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 46.43% [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $377.37 million, representing a 29.16% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Projections - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $1.57 per share and revenue is expected to reach $1.49 billion, reflecting increases of +49.52% and +28.66% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates are crucial as they often indicate near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Archrock Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.81, which is lower than the industry average of 17.17 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.4, compared to the Oil and Gas - Field Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.87 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Field Services industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 143, placing it in the bottom 43% of over 250 industries [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

In the latest close session, Nice (NICE) was down 3.86% at $139.19. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.34%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.09%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.42%. Shares of the software company witnessed a gain of 6.07% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 8.07%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.54%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Nice in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In ...

Company Performance - Nu Holdings Ltd. closed at $15.19, reflecting a -5.12% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.34% gain [1] - Over the last month, the company's shares increased by 7.74%, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 1.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.54% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - The company is expected to report an EPS of $0.15, indicating a 25% growth year-over-year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to reach $3.87 billion, representing a 31.66% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $0.56 per share, reflecting a 24.44% increase from the previous year [3] - Revenue for the fiscal year is estimated at $14.95 billion, indicating a 29.77% growth from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Market Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Nu Holdings Ltd. are crucial as they often indicate shifts in near-term business trends [4] - Positive revisions in estimates suggest a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Nu Holdings Ltd. at 3 (Hold), with a recent consensus EPS projection moving 0.6% higher [6] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 28.76, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 10.92 [7] - Nu Holdings Ltd. has a PEG ratio of 0.83, while the Banks - Foreign industry average PEG ratio is 1.02 [7] Industry Context - The Banks - Foreign industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 61, placing it in the top 25% of all industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Core Insights - Workday's stock closed at $232.21, down 3.54% from the previous session, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.34% [1] - Over the past month, Workday's shares increased by 5.17%, while the Computer and Technology sector rose by 8.07% and the S&P 500 by 3.54% [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect Workday to report an EPS of $2.12, reflecting a 12.17% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is projected at $2.42 billion, an 11.84% rise from the same quarter last year [2] - For the fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $8.84 per share and revenue at $9.51 billion, indicating increases of 21.1% and 12.63% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Changes in analyst estimates for Workday are crucial as they often indicate shifts in near-term business trends [4] - Recent upward adjustments in estimates suggest a favorable outlook on Workday's business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently rates Workday as 1 (Strong Buy) [6] Valuation Metrics - Workday has a Forward P/E ratio of 27.22, which is lower than the industry's Forward P/E of 30.19, indicating a potential discount [7] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 1.28, compared to the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.3 [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, currently holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 59, placing it in the top 24% of over 250 industries [8] - The top 50% rated industries tend to outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Netflix closed at $1,170.90, down 2.34% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.34% [1] - Over the last month, Netflix shares decreased by 1.25%, while the Consumer Discretionary sector lost 0.7% and the S&P 500 gained 3.54% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Netflix is set to release its earnings on October 21, 2025, with projected EPS of $6.88, indicating a 27.41% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $11.52 billion, reflecting a 17.3% rise from the same quarter last year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $26.06 per share and revenue of $45.03 billion for the full year, representing year-over-year changes of +31.42% and +15.47%, respectively [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook for Netflix's business [3] Valuation Metrics - Netflix has a Forward P/E ratio of 46.01, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 30.9 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.02, compared to the Broadcast Radio and Television industry's average PEG ratio of 2 [7] Industry Context - The Broadcast Radio and Television industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 177, placing it in the bottom 29% of over 250 industries [8] - The top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Lockheed Martin (LMT) closed the most recent trading day at $499.21, moving +1.47% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.18%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.31%. The stock of aerospace and defense company has risen by 7.98% in the past month, leading the Aerospace sector's gain of 3.07% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.15%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performan ...

Company Performance - Western Digital (WDC) closed at $120.06, with a gain of +2.84% from the previous trading session, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41% [1] - Prior to the latest trading day, WDC shares had increased by 45.31%, significantly surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.63% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.15% [1] Financial Projections - The upcoming EPS for Western Digital is projected at $1.57, indicating an 11.80% decline compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $2.7 billion, reflecting a 34.03% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $6.53 per share, representing a +32.45% change, while revenue is estimated at $10.92 billion, indicating a -17.76% change from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Western Digital are crucial as they reflect changing business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Western Digital as 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Western Digital has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.87, which aligns with the industry average [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.92, significantly lower than the Computer-Storage Devices industry's average PEG ratio of 2.08 [7] Industry Context - The Computer-Storage Devices industry ranks in the bottom 21% of all industries, with a Zacks Industry Rank of 196 [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Core Insights - GE Aerospace's stock increased by 2.45% to $300.82, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41% [1] - The company has seen a 6.7% rise in stock price over the past month, leading the Aerospace sector's gain of 3.07% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.15% [1] Earnings Expectations - GE Aerospace is set to release its earnings report on October 21, 2025, with an expected EPS of $1.45, reflecting a 26.09% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] - The consensus estimate projects revenue of $10.28 billion, indicating a 14.92% rise from the same quarter last year [2] Annual Performance Projections - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $5.87 per share, with revenue expected at $40.38 billion, representing changes of +27.61% and -4.42% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for GE Aerospace are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - GE Aerospace has a Forward P/E ratio of 50.03, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 25.5 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.16, while the Aerospace - Defense industry average PEG ratio is 2.19 [6] Industry Ranking - The Aerospace - Defense industry, part of the Aerospace sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 158, placing it in the bottom 37% of over 250 industries [7] - The strength of individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]