Group 1 - Jackson Financial (JXN) closed at $103.80, marking a +1.6% move from the prior day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.59% [1] - Over the last month, Jackson Financial's shares have increased by 4%, surpassing the Finance sector's gain of 1.64% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.72% [1] Group 2 - Jackson Financial is projected to report earnings of $5.23 per share, representing year-over-year growth of 13.7%, with a revenue forecast of $1.87 billion, indicating a 6.63% growth compared to the prior year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $20.44 per share and revenue at $7.24 billion, reflecting changes of +8.78% and -20.8% from the prior year [3] Group 3 - Jackson Financial currently has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5] - The Forward P/E ratio for Jackson Financial is 5, indicating a discount compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 10.25 [6] Group 4 - The Insurance - Life Insurance industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 69, positioning it in the top 28% of all 250+ industries [6][7]

Company Performance - Baidu Inc. ended the recent trading session at $131.34, showing a -3% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.59% [1] - Over the past month, Baidu's shares have gained 48.84%, significantly outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.72% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts forecast Baidu to report an EPS of $1.33, reflecting a 43.88% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $4.33 billion, indicating a 9.52% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $7.51 per share and revenue at $18.28 billion, representing changes of -28.68% and -1.12% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Baidu should be noted, as positive revisions can indicate a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Baidu currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 18.04, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.7 [6] - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a strong track record, with stocks rated 1 producing an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Baidu currently features a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining steady over the past month [5]

Company Performance - Gilead Sciences (GILD) closed at $110.99, reflecting a -2.36% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.5% [1] - Over the past month, Gilead's shares have decreased by 0.22%, outperforming the Medical sector's loss of 0.7% but lagging behind the S&P 500's gain of 2.74% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect Gilead to report an EPS of $2.15, a 6.44% increase compared to the same quarter last year, with a projected quarterly revenue of $7.43 billion, down 1.59% from the previous year [2] - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $8.08 per share and revenue at $28.75 billion, indicating a +74.89% change in earnings and no change in revenue from last year [3] Analyst Revisions and Rankings - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are crucial as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating confidence in Gilead's performance [3] - Gilead currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 0.22% over the last 30 days [5] Valuation Metrics - Gilead Sciences has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.06, which is lower than the industry average of 19.43, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.77, compared to the industry average of 1.72, indicating a favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] Industry Context - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, which includes Gilead, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 88, placing it in the top 36% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Luminar Technologies, Inc. (LAZR) closed at $2.22, reflecting a -3.48% change from the previous day's closing price, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.29% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Luminar have appreciated by 25%, outperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 14.02% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.08% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of -$1.08, which represents a 55% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $17.59 million, up 13.56% from the prior-year quarter [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates for Luminar's full-year earnings are projected at -$4.5 per share and revenue of $69.91 million, indicating year-over-year changes of +51.3% for earnings and -7.28% for revenue [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates reflect evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the business outlook [3] Zacks Rank and Industry Performance - The Zacks Rank system categorizes Luminar Technologies, Inc. as a 3 (Hold), with no changes in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5] - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 85, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [6]

Core Viewpoint - T. Rowe Price (TROW) is experiencing a decline in stock performance, underperforming both the S&P 500 and the Finance sector, with upcoming financial results expected to show a decrease in EPS but an increase in revenue compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - T. Rowe Price is expected to report an EPS of $2.41, reflecting a decrease of 6.23% from the prior-year quarter [2]. - Revenue is anticipated to be $1.83 billion, indicating a growth of 2.28% compared to the same quarter last year [2]. - For the annual period, earnings are projected at $9.18 per share, down 1.61% from last year, while revenue is expected to reach $7.17 billion, up 1.1% [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for T. Rowe Price are crucial as they indicate changing business trends, with positive changes suggesting a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4]. - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.67% over the past month, and T. Rowe Price currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6]. Valuation Metrics - T. Rowe Price is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.41, which is lower than the industry average of 12.3 [7]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.71, compared to the Financial - Investment Management industry's average PEG ratio of 1.33 [8]. Industry Context - The Financial - Investment Management industry is ranked 147 out of over 250 industries, placing it in the bottom 41% [8]. - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9].

Core Viewpoint - Commvault Systems is expected to report strong earnings and revenue growth in its upcoming release, with analysts showing optimism regarding the company's near-term business trends [2][3][4]. Financial Performance - In the upcoming earnings report, Commvault is anticipated to report an EPS of $0.95, reflecting a 14.46% increase year-over-year, and revenue of $273.33 million, indicating a 17.17% rise compared to the same quarter last year [2]. - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $4.12 per share and revenue of $1.16 billion, representing increases of 12.88% and 16.88% respectively compared to the previous year [3]. Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Commvault Systems are being closely monitored, as positive revisions typically indicate analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [4]. - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently rates Commvault Systems at 3 (Hold), suggesting a neutral outlook [6]. Valuation Metrics - Commvault Systems is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 46.6, which is significantly higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 29.27, indicating that the company is trading at a premium compared to its peers [7]. Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, to which Commvault belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 148, placing it in the bottom 41% of over 250 industries, suggesting that the industry is currently underperforming [7][8].

Company Performance - Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $136.69, down 1.71% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Steel Dynamics gained 4.34%, slightly trailing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 4.52% and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for Steel Dynamics is scheduled for October 20, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.66, indicating a 29.76% increase year-over-year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $4.7 billion, reflecting an 8.26% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $8.93 per share and revenue of $18.34 billion, representing changes of -9.25% and +4.54% from the prior year, respectively [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are important as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive changes indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Steel Dynamics has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.57, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 14.14 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.13, while the Steel - Producers industry has an average PEG ratio of 0.78 [6] Industry Context - The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 165, placing it in the bottom 34% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Teladoc (TDOC) ended the recent trading session at $8.37, demonstrating a +2.2% change from the preceding day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.55% [1] - The shares have seen an increase of 6.78% over the last month, surpassing the Medical sector's loss of 0.2% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings release is forecasted to report an EPS of -$0.26, showcasing a 36.84% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $625.56 million, showing a 2.33% drop compared to the year-ago quarter [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of -$1.17 per share and a revenue of $2.52 billion, signifying shifts of +80.07% and -1.82%, respectively, from the last year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends, with positive revisions conveying analysts' confidence in business performance and profit potential [3] Zacks Rank and Industry Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a proven track record of outperformance, with 1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988 [5] - Teladoc currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Medical Services industry ranking in the top 42% of all industries [5] Industry Evaluation - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of distinct industry groups, showing that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]

Trip.com (TCOM) closed at $76.71 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.43% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.55%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.19%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.95%. Shares of the travel services company witnessed a gain of 18.03% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its gain of 0.06%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64%.Market participants will be closely following the fi ...

Company Performance - CSLM Acquisition Corp. (SPWR) closed at $1.69, reflecting a -4.52% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.55% loss [1] - Over the past month, shares of CSLM Acquisition Corp. have gained 9.94%, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 1.1% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Financial Expectations - The upcoming financial results for CSLM Acquisition Corp. are anticipated to show an EPS of -$0.12, indicating a 71.43% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $70 million, representing a significant 1163.54% increase compared to the year-ago quarter [2] - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of -$0.2 per share and revenue of $290.3 million, reflecting year-over-year changes of 0% and +166.96%, respectively [3] Analyst Insights - Recent changes to analyst estimates for CSLM Acquisition Corp. suggest positive short-term business trends, which are generally viewed as favorable for the business outlook [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks CSLM Acquisition Corp. at 3 (Hold), with a notable 750% decrease in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [5] Industry Context - The Solar industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 43, placing it in the top 18% of over 250 industries [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, indicating that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]