In its upcoming report, Qualcomm (QCOM) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.82 per share, reflecting an increase of 15.6% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $10.64 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 13.3%.The current level reflects an upward revision of 1.2% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial pr ...

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect Illinois Tool Works (ITW) to report quarterly earnings of $2.34 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 4.1%, with revenues projected at $3.84 billion, down 3.3% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.2% higher over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [1][2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are critical for predicting investor behavior and stock performance [2]. Revenue Estimates by Segment - 'Operating Revenues- Test & Measurement and Electronics' is estimated at $672.59 million, a decrease of 3.4% year-over-year [4]. - 'Operating Revenues- Construction Products' is projected at $452.05 million, indicating a decline of 7.4% from the prior year [4]. - 'Operating Revenues- Food Equipment' is expected to be $618.05 million, down 2.1% year-over-year [4]. - 'Operating Revenues- Specialty Products' is forecasted to reach $422.93 million, reflecting a 3.9% decrease [5]. - 'Operating Revenues- Automotive OEM' is anticipated at $782.57 million, showing a decline of 4.1% [5]. - 'Operating Revenues- Welding' is expected to be $460.45 million, down 3.3% year-over-year [5]. - 'Operating Revenues- Polymers & Fluids' is projected at $423.16 million, indicating a 2.1% decrease [6]. Operating Income Estimates - 'Operating Income- Automotive OEM' is expected to be $151.73 million, down from $162 million in the previous year [7]. - 'Operating Income- Food Equipment' is projected at $160.61 million, compared to $164 million last year [8]. - 'Operating Income- Test & Measurement and Electronics' is estimated at $158.07 million, down from $163 million in the same quarter last year [8]. Stock Performance - Shares of Illinois Tool Works have shown a return of -3.9% over the past month, compared to a -4.8% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [8].

Core Insights - Healthpeak reported revenue of $702.89 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 15.9% and a surprise of +0.98% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $696.06 million [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $0.46, which is a significant increase from $0.01 in the same quarter last year, aligning with the consensus EPS estimate [1] Revenue Breakdown - Resident fees and services generated $148.93 million, slightly above the average estimate of $147.18 million from three analysts [4] - Rental and related revenues amounted to $538.14 million, exceeding the average estimate of $527.49 million from three analysts, representing a year-over-year change of +16.5% [4] - Interest income and other revenues were reported at $15.82 million, below the estimated $16.97 million, but showed a substantial year-over-year increase of +175.1% [4] Stock Performance - Healthpeak's shares have returned -7.3% over the past month, compared to a -5.1% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Waste Connections reported revenue of $2.23 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 7.5% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +0.42% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.22 billion [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $1.13, up from $1.04 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +5.61% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.07 [1] Revenue Performance - Geographic Revenues: - Canada: $302.73 million, +8% year-over-year, below the average estimate of $330.45 million [4] - Southern: $453.40 million, +8.2% year-over-year, slightly below the estimate of $457.70 million [4] - Central: $373.38 million, +3.5% year-over-year, below the estimate of $395.83 million [4] - Eastern: $403.27 million, +12% year-over-year, slightly below the estimate of $405.97 million [4] - Western: $438.40 million, +3.8% year-over-year, below the estimate of $454.36 million [4] - Revenue Breakdown: - E&P Waste Treatment, Recovery and Disposal: $144.53 million, +179.2% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $119.94 million [4] - Intermodal and Other: $46.11 million, +20.7% year-over-year, below the estimate of $54.46 million [4] - Revenues- E&P: $150.90 million, +54.9% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $116.93 million [4] - Revenues- Intermodal and Other: $46.55 million, -6% year-over-year, below the estimate of $55.14 million [4] - Revenues- Intercompany: -$309.71 million, +5.4% year-over-year, slightly better than the estimate of -$311.04 million [4] - Revenues- Total Collection: $1.62 billion, +7% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $1.60 billion [4] - Revenues- Recycling: $61.34 million, +25.1% year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $46.25 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Waste Connections have returned +2.1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which declined by -5.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance. For the quarter ended March 2025, Carter Bankshares, Inc. (CARE) reported revenue of $37.22 million, up 11.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.32, compared to $0.24 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue represents a surprise of +6.92% over the Zacks Consensus Es ...

Core Insights - Monarch Casino reported revenue of $125.39 million for Q1 2025, a year-over-year increase of 3.1% and an EPS of $1.05 compared to $0.93 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimate of $123.27 million by 1.73% [1] - The company delivered an EPS surprise of 0.96%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.04 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Other Revenues: $5.77 million, exceeding the estimated $5.07 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 9.2% [4] - Hotel Revenues: $16.71 million, slightly above the estimated $16.37 million, showing a minor decline of 0.4% year-over-year [4] - Food and Beverage Revenues: $30.02 million, below the estimated $31.10 million, reflecting a decrease of 0.5% year-over-year [4] - Casino Revenues: $72.90 million, surpassing the estimated $70.77 million, with a year-over-year increase of 5% [4] Stock Performance - Monarch Casino's shares have returned -9.1% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -8.9% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Performance - Washington Trust Bancorp reported revenue of $59.07 million for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a 21% increase year-over-year [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.61, a slight decrease from $0.64 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $52.98 million by 11.50%, while the EPS fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.62 by 1.61% [1] Key Metrics - The net interest margin was reported at 2.3%, matching the average estimate from two analysts [4] - The efficiency ratio was 71.4%, higher than the estimated 69.5% by two analysts [4] - Total noninterest income was $22.64 million, significantly above the estimated $16.28 million [4] - Net interest income was reported at $36.42 million, slightly below the average estimate of $36.69 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Washington Trust have returned -13.1%, compared to a -5.6% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]