Core Viewpoint - National Vision (EYE) shares have increased by 1.8% over the past four weeks, closing at $26.4, with a mean price target of $33.18 indicating a potential upside of 25.7% according to Wall Street analysts [1] Price Targets and Analyst Estimates - The mean estimate consists of 11 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $4.29, where the lowest estimate is $27.00 (2.3% increase) and the highest is $39.00 (47.7% increase) [2] - A low standard deviation suggests a high degree of agreement among analysts regarding the stock's price movement [2][9] Earnings Estimates and Market Sentiment - Analysts are optimistic about EYE's earnings prospects, as indicated by a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, which has shown a strong correlation with near-term stock price movements [4][11] - Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased by 5%, with one estimate moving higher and no negative revisions [12] Zacks Rank and Investment Potential - EYE currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), placing it in the top 20% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimates [13] - While consensus price targets may not be entirely reliable, the direction they imply appears to be a good guide for potential price movement [14]

Badger Meter (BMI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -0.78%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow would post earnings of $1.11 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.19, delivering a surprise of +7. ...

分组1 - Orrstown Financial Services reported quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 per share, and showing an increase from $0.87 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +2.47% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $64.92 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.58%, and up from $61.82 million in the previous year [2] - Orrstown has consistently outperformed consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters, achieving this four times [2] 分组2 - The stock has gained approximately 1.8% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.5% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.05 on revenues of $63.7 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.41 on revenues of $260.45 million [7] 分组3 - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Banks - Northeast sector is currently in the top 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for performance [8] - The estimate revisions trend for Orrstown was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6]

分组1 - K12 reported quarterly earnings of $2.5 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.33 per share, and showing an increase from $2.03 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +7.14% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $631.26 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.62% and up from $587.21 million year-over-year [2] - K12 has outperformed the S&P 500 with a share price increase of about 10.3% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.5% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.37 on revenues of $635.84 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $8.35 on revenues of $2.52 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Schools industry is currently in the bottom 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8]

分组1 - Community Financial System (CBU) reported quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13 per share, but showing an increase from $0.94 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -5.31% [1] - The company posted revenues of $216.33 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.40%, compared to year-ago revenues of $197.17 million [2] - Community Financial shares have increased approximately 7.5% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.5% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.13 on revenues of $214.86 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.81 on revenues of $889.32 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Financial - Miscellaneous Services is currently in the top 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating that the industry outlook can significantly impact stock performance [8]

Core Viewpoint - Popular (BPOP) reported quarterly earnings of $3.38 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.02 per share, and showing an increase from $2.51 per share a year ago [1] Earnings Performance - The earnings surprise for the quarter was +11.80%, with the company previously expected to post earnings of $3.04 per share but actually reporting $3.14, resulting in a surprise of +3.29% [2] - Over the last four quarters, Popular has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates [2] Revenue Performance - The company posted revenues of $823.84 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.10%, compared to $755.46 million in the same quarter last year [3] - Popular has exceeded consensus revenue estimates two times in the last four quarters [3] Stock Performance and Outlook - Popular shares have declined approximately 1.3% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.5% [4] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [5] Estimate Revisions and Rankings - Prior to the earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Popular was unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [7] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.08 on revenues of $804 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $13.65 on revenues of $3.37 billion [8] Industry Context - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Southeast is currently in the top 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that stocks in the top 50% outperform those in the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [9] - Another company in the same industry, TowneBank (TOWN), is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of +30.9% [10]

分组1 - HCA Healthcare reported quarterly earnings of $8.01 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.36 per share, and up from $6.22 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +8.90% [1] - The company posted revenues of $19.51 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, which was 0.63% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and an increase from $18.29 billion year-over-year [2] - HCA has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters and has topped consensus revenue estimates three times during the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock's immediate price movement will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the sustainability of earnings expectations [3] - HCA shares have gained approximately 1.2% since the beginning of the year, compared to a 1.5% gain in the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $7.06 on revenues of $19.26 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $29.59 on revenues of $79.3 billion [7] 分组3 - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Medical Services sector is currently in the bottom 25% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8] - Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting that investors should monitor these revisions closely [5] - HCA's current Zacks Rank is 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6]

Core Viewpoint - Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) reported quarterly earnings of $2.51 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.48 per share, and showing an increase from $2.39 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +1.41% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $1.16 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.78%, but an increase from $1.07 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, AIT has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - AIT shares have increased approximately 9.7% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.5% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations for it to outperform the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.69, with projected revenues of $1.22 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $10.59 on revenues of $4.84 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for AIT was favorable prior to the earnings release, suggesting potential positive movements in stock performance [6] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, to which AIT belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]

分组1 - Brown & Brown reported quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 per share, and up from $0.86 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +2.53% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.61 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.16%, compared to year-ago revenues of $1.18 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Brown & Brown has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times as well [2] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $1.42 on revenues of $1.86 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.66 on revenues of $7.05 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Insurance - Brokerage is currently in the bottom 19% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for the sector [8] - The estimate revisions trend for Brown & Brown was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6]

分组1 - Agilysys reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share, but showing an increase from $0.38 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -8.04% [1] - The company posted revenues of $80.39 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.83% and increasing from $69.56 million year-over-year [2] - Agilysys has surpassed consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters, indicating a positive trend in revenue performance [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 9.4% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.47 on revenues of $81.59 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.66 on revenues of $316.53 million [7] - The Computer - Integrated Systems industry, to which Agilysys belongs, is currently in the top 27% of Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8]