Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Wendy's will report quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 7.4%, with revenues expected to reach $555.52 million, down 2.7% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.8% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are significant indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate that revenues from company-operated restaurants will be $230.36 million, a decrease of 3% year-over-year [5]. - Projected revenues from advertising funds are estimated at $110.57 million, reflecting a decline of 3.9% from the prior year [5]. - Franchise rental income is expected to reach $60.37 million, indicating a slight decrease of 0.4% from the previous year [6]. - Franchise royalty revenue and fees are projected at $153.65 million, down 2.6% from the same quarter last year [6]. Restaurant Metrics - The total number of restaurants is projected to be 7,336, an increase from 7,261 reported in the same quarter last year [7]. - The number of international restaurants is estimated at 1,367, up from 1,236 year-over-year [7]. - The consensus for total franchised restaurants stands at 6,933, compared to 5,614 in the same quarter last year [8]. - The number of company-operated restaurants is expected to be 402, slightly up from 399 year-over-year [8]. Systemwide Sales - Analysts forecast that systemwide sales for international company-operated restaurants will reach $7.19 million, compared to $6.20 million last year [9]. - Systemwide sales for U.S. company-operated restaurants are expected to be $223.77 million, down from $231.20 million year-over-year [9]. Stock Performance - Wendy's shares have shown a return of -10.6% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +1.2% [10]. - With a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), Wendy's is anticipated to underperform the overall market in the near future [10].

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Industrial Holdings is a comprehensive enterprise with four core businesses: infrastructure and environmental protection, healthcare, real estate, and consumer goods, having evolved since its establishment in 1996 as a red-chip company listed in Hong Kong [1][2]. Infrastructure and Environmental Protection - The company holds concession rights for three major expressways in Shanghai, providing stable revenue and cash flow due to consistent traffic and toll growth [1]. - The water business has a combined daily processing capacity exceeding 20 million tons, ranking among the top in the country, with platforms in Singapore and Hong Kong [1]. Real Estate - The real estate segment reported a loss of HKD 236 million in 2024, primarily due to impairment losses on property projects, despite holding a total land reserve of 4.2 million square meters [1]. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods segment, including Nanyang Tobacco and Yongfa Printing, has seen a recovery, with Nanyang Tobacco's net profit expected to grow by 86% to HKD 560 million in 2024, aided by increased overseas revenue following the commissioning of a factory in Malaysia [2]. Investment Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from the sale of a 19.5% stake in Yuefeng Environmental, which will generate HKD 2.33 billion in cash, potentially enhancing dividends [2]. - The stock is considered undervalued with a high dividend yield, showing a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.0x for 2025, and is projected to have a stock value between HKD 17.62 and HKD 18.35, indicating a premium of 22.5% to 27.6% over the current price [2].

Core Insights - Consolidated Water (CWCO) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, reflecting a decline of 23.1% year over year, with revenues forecasted at $32.69 million, indicating a slight increase of 0.6% [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting analysts have reassessed their initial projections [1][2] Revenue Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Revenue- Manufacturing' will reach $4.23 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.6% [4] - The estimated 'Revenue- Services' is projected at $10.39 million, indicating a decline of 12.9% compared to the previous year [4] - 'Revenue- Retail' is expected to be $9.40 million, showing a year-over-year increase of 14.8% [4] - 'Revenue- Bulk' is anticipated to reach $8.53 million, reflecting a slight increase of 0.9% year over year [5] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Consolidated Water have decreased by 3.8%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by 0.5% [5] - CWCO currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the overall market in the near future [5]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that CF Industries will report quarterly earnings of $2.28 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 0.9%, while revenues are expected to reach $1.73 billion, an increase of 10.2% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has not changed over the past 30 days, indicating that analysts have not revised their initial projections [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor actions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue and Sales Projections - Analysts estimate 'Net Sales- Ammonia' at $449.34 million, a year-over-year increase of 9.9% [5]. - 'Net Sales- Granular Urea' is projected to reach $502.54 million, indicating a 10% increase from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Net Sales- UAN (urea ammonium nitrate)' is expected to be $518.90 million, reflecting a 9.2% year-over-year change [5]. Sales Volume Estimates - 'Net Sales- AN (ammonium nitrate)' is projected at $104.53 million, a 6.7% increase from the previous year [6]. - Total 'Tons of product sold' is expected to reach 4,904 thousand tons, up from 4,875 thousand tons reported in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Sales volume by product - Ammonia' is estimated at 1,027 thousand tons, compared to 979 thousand tons a year ago [7]. - 'Sales volume by product - UAN' is projected at 1,754 thousand tons, slightly up from 1,748 thousand tons reported last year [7]. - 'Sales volume by product - Granular Urea' is expected to be 1,232 thousand tons, down from 1,251 thousand tons in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Sales volume by product - AN' is estimated at 356 thousand tons, compared to 340 thousand tons reported last year [9]. Average Selling Price Estimates - The average selling price per ton for 'Ammonia' is expected to be $437.91, up from $418.00 a year ago [9]. - The consensus estimate for 'Average selling price per ton - UAN' stands at $298.50, compared to $272.00 last year [10]. Stock Performance - CF shares have decreased by 1.6% over the past month, contrasting with a 1% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [11].

Core Insights - MPLX LP is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, reflecting a 7% decline year-over-year, while revenues are forecasted to increase by 6.2% to $3.24 billion [1] - Over the past month, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.4%, indicating a reassessment by analysts [1][2] Financial Metrics - Analysts project 'Pipeline throughput - Crude oil pipelines' at 3,810.91 thousand barrels per day, down from 3,950.00 thousand barrels per day in the same quarter last year [4] - The consensus estimate for 'Pipeline throughput - Total pipelines' is 5,715.73 thousand barrels per day, compared to 6,024.00 thousand barrels per day a year ago [5] - Expected 'Adjusted EBITDA- Natural Gas and NGL Services' is $616.54 million, up from $524.00 million in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Crude Oil and Products Logistics' is anticipated to be $1.08 billion, down from $1.13 billion in the same quarter last year [6] Market Performance - MPLX LP shares have returned +1.6% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change [6] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the near future [6]

Core Insights - Analysts forecast Block (XYZ) will report quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 36.6% and revenues of $6.32 billion, which is an increase of 2.6% compared to the previous year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 7.7% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation of initial estimates by analysts [2] - The consensus estimate for Gross Payment Volume (GPV) is projected at $66.11 billion, up from $61.94 billion reported in the same quarter last year [8] Revenue Estimates - Revenue from Subscription and services-based is expected to reach $2.03 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of +13.8% [4] - Revenue from Hardware is projected at $40.26 million, reflecting a decline of -6.3% from the prior-year quarter [5] - Transaction-based revenue is anticipated to be $1.81 billion, suggesting a year-over-year increase of +5.8% [5] - Bitcoin revenue is expected to be $2.52 billion, indicating a year-over-year decline of -3.4% [5] - Cash App Transaction-based revenue is estimated at $69.47 million, reflecting a significant decline of -29.8% year over year [6] - Square Transaction-based revenue is projected to reach $1.74 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of +7.9% [6] - Square Subscription and services-based revenue is expected to be $369.92 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +14.7% [7] - Square Total revenue is projected at $2.16 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of +8.9% [7] - Corporate and Other Total revenue is expected to reach $52.41 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +10.9% [7] - Cash App Bitcoin revenue is projected at $2.51 billion, indicating a year-over-year decline of -3.7% [7] Market Performance - Over the past month, Block shares have recorded returns of +6.9%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change [8]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect BP to report quarterly earnings of $0.68 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 32%, while revenues are projected to be $60.67 billion, an increase of 25.7% from the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - Revisions to earnings estimates are crucial indicators for predicting investor actions regarding BP's stock [2] - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised upward by 8.9% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [1] Revenue Projections - Total revenues and other income from sales and other operating revenues are expected to reach $47.01 billion, showing a year-over-year change of -0.6% [4] - External sales and other operating revenues from oil production and operations are projected at $597.06 million, indicating a significant year-over-year decline of 91% [4] - External sales and other operating revenues from customers and products are estimated at $39.79 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of -3.2% [5] - Other businesses and corporate revenues are expected to be $110.85 million, down 78.9% from the prior year [5] Production Estimates - Analysts predict total hydrocarbons production (net of royalties) to be 1,490.32 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day, slightly up from 1,481.00 thousand barrels per day in the same quarter last year [6] - Natural gas production (net of royalties) is expected to reach 2,253 thousand cubic feet per day, down from 2,292 thousand cubic feet per day year-over-year [7] - Liquids production (net of royalties) is projected at 1,105.18 thousand barrels per day, compared to 1,085.00 thousand barrels per day in the previous year [8] Refinery Throughput - Total refinery throughput is estimated at 1,293.25 thousand barrels of oil per day, down from 1,392.00 thousand barrels per day year-over-year [8] - US refinery throughput is expected to be 560.55 thousand barrels per day, compared to 670.00 thousand barrels per day last year [9] - European refinery throughput is projected at 730.45 thousand barrels per day, slightly up from 722.00 thousand barrels per day year-over-year [11] Price Realizations - Average realizations for liquids are forecasted to be $60 per barrel, down from $73 per barrel in the previous year [9] Market Performance - BP shares have returned +2.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change, with a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) indicating expected performance in line with the overall market [11]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect Airbnb, Inc. to report quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, reflecting an 8.1% year-over-year increase, with revenues projected at $3.03 billion, up 10.3% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, there has been a 0.6% upward revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, indicating a collective reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Key Metrics Projections - Analysts project that 'Gross Booking Value' will reach $22.69 billion, compared to $21.28 billion reported in the same quarter last year [5]. - 'Nights and Experiences Booked' is expected to total 130.76 million, up from 125.10 million in the same quarter last year [5]. - The 'Gross Booking Value per Night and Experience Booked (ADR)' is projected at $170.35, slightly above the $169.53 reported in the same quarter last year [6]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Airbnb shares have recorded a return of -3%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by 2.3% [6]. - Based on its Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), Airbnb is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the upcoming period [6].

Core Insights - Emerson Electric (EMR) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.51 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 5.6% [1] - Revenue projections stand at $4.58 billion, indicating a 4.6% increase from the previous year [1] - Analysts have revised the consensus EPS estimate 0.4% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation of initial estimates [1][2] Revenue Estimates - Analysts project 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Total' to reach $3.10 billion, a change of +3.5% year-over-year [3] - 'Net Sales- Software And Control- Total' is expected to be $1.49 billion, suggesting a +6.9% change year-over-year [4] - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Safety & Productivity' is estimated at $345.21 million, indicating a -1.7% change [4] - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical' is projected at $1.02 billion, reflecting a +4.3% change [4] - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Final Control' is expected to be $1.10 billion, a +5.5% change year-over-year [5] - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation' is estimated at $633.56 million, indicating a +2.5% change [5] - 'Net Sales- Software and Control- Test & Measurement' is projected at $369.82 million, reflecting a +4.2% change [6] - 'Revenue- Software And Control- Control Systems & Software' is expected to reach $1.11 billion, indicating a significant +59.2% change [6] EBIT Estimates - 'EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Total' is estimated at $757.44 million, compared to $693.00 million from the previous year [7] - 'EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical' is projected at $275.03 million, up from $252.00 million year-over-year [7] - 'EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation' is expected to reach $119.99 million, compared to $109.00 million in the same quarter last year [8] - 'EBIT- Software and Control- Total' is projected at $228.46 million, up from $129.00 million year-over-year [8] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Emerson Electric have returned +4.1%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.3% change [9] - Currently, EMR holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [9]

Core Viewpoint - Prada Group's 1H25 performance shows a mixed result with net income growth but EBIT falling short of market expectations, indicating potential challenges ahead [1][2] Financial Performance - Net revenue for 1H25 increased by 9% year-on-year to €2.74 billion, aligning with FactSet consensus [1] - EBIT grew by 6% year-on-year to €607 million, with an EBIT margin of 22.2%, slightly below the expected €631 million [1] - Gross margin improved to 80.1% in 1H25 from 79.8% in 1H24 due to higher operational efficiency and lower logistics costs [1] - Net income stood at €386 million with a net margin of 14.1%, down from 15.0% in 1H24, primarily due to tax payment timing adjustments [1] Development Trends - Despite uncertainties surrounding the integration of Versace, Prada Group is expected to be one of the best-performing luxury companies in 2025, with anticipated revenue growth above industry average and potential EBIT margin expansion [1] - Key growth drivers include retail space expansion for Prada and Miu Miu brands, increased volume of Miu Miu leather goods, and maintaining creative consistency amid design transformations in the industry [1] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The financials of Versace have not yet been incorporated into the group's reports, pending transaction completion expected in 2H25 [2] - The target price has been reduced by 6.3% to HKD 75, reflecting ongoing challenges in the luxury sector and uncertainties related to the Versace integration [2] - The target price corresponds to a 2025 P/E ratio of 22.6 times and a 2026 P/E ratio of 18.9 times, with current stock price reflecting a significant upside potential of 60.3% [2]