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The Retail-Wholesale group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. OCADO GROUP (OCDDY) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Retail-Wholesale sector should help us answer this question.OCADO GROUP is one of 195 companies in the Retail-Wholesale ...

The Medical group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Has Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Medical peers, we might be able to answer that question.Humacyte, Inc. is a member of our Medical group, which includes 933 different companies and currently sits at #8 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 differe ...

Investors interested in Transportation stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is JB Hunt (JBHT) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Transportation peers, we might be able to answer that question.JB Hunt is a member of the Transportation sector. This group includes 116 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #11. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is l ...

For those looking to find strong Business Services stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Banzai International, Inc. (BNZI) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Business Services peers, we might be able to answer that question.Banzai International, Inc. is a member of the Business Services sector. This group includes 238 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank ...

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.Sterling Infrastructure currently has an average ...

Shares of Cummins (CMI) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 9.3% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $547.43 in the previous session. Cummins has gained 7.1% since the start of the year compared to the 10.6% move for the Zacks Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and the 57.9% return for the Zacks Automotive - Internal Combustion Engines industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consens ...

Key Takeaways Robinhood continues to show notable platform momentum through its quarterly results. HOOD posted records for sales, net deposits, and Gold subscribers in its latest release. Platform activity remains strong, with ARPU soaring 82% YoY throughout its latest period. Robinhood Markets (HOOD) , through its subsidiaries, provides a platform to trade stocks, options, crypto, futures (including event contracts), invest for retirement, and earn with Robinhood Gold. The stock currently sports the highly ...

Company Performance - Boston Scientific (BSX) closed at $97.79, with a gain of +2.42%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.62% on the same day [1] - Prior to this trading session, BSX shares had increased by 1.75%, contrasting with the Medical sector's decline of 1.22% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.59% [1] Earnings Projections - The company is expected to release its earnings on February 4, 2026, with projected EPS of $0.78, reflecting an 11.43% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue for the upcoming quarter is anticipated to be $5.27 billion, indicating a 15.44% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $3.04 per share, representing a +21.12% change from the previous year, while revenue is estimated at $20.06 billion, showing no change [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions for Boston Scientific suggest positive short-term business trends, which are typically seen as favorable for the business outlook [3] Stock Valuation - Boston Scientific is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.65, which is higher than the industry average of 19.35 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.69, compared to the Medical - Products industry's average PEG ratio of 1.71 [6] Industry Ranking - The Medical - Products industry, part of the Medical sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 162, placing it in the bottom 34% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Intrusion Inc. closed at $1.21, down 3.97% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.62% [1] - The stock has decreased by 16% over the past month, compared to a loss of 1.47% in the Computer and Technology sector and a gain of 0.59% in the S&P 500 [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect Intrusion Inc. to report earnings of -$0.09 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 75% [2] - Revenue is projected to be $2.06 million, indicating a 22.32% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at -$0.41 per share, showing a change of +74.85% from the previous year, while revenue is expected to remain at $7.67 million [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are important as they reflect short-term business trends and can indicate analyst optimism about the company's profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Industry Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Intrusion Inc. at 4 (Sell) [5] - The Computer - Networking industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 43, placing it in the top 18% of over 250 industries [6]