There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. OppFi Inc. (OPFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.10 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non- ...

Core Viewpoint - Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) reported quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share, marking a 300% earnings surprise compared to $0.04 per share a year ago [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $319.59 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.97% and showing an increase from $271.71 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Hagerty has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Hagerty shares have declined approximately 8% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 4.7% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.13 on revenues of $356.86 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.31 on revenues of $1.35 billion [7] Industry Context - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, to which Hagerty belongs, is currently ranked in the top 15% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]

Company Performance - W&T Offshore reported a quarterly loss of $0.13 per share, slightly better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.14, compared to a loss of $0.05 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of 7.14% [1] - The company posted revenues of $129.87 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.89%, but down from $140.79 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, W&T has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates just once [2] Stock Outlook - W&T shares have declined approximately 30.7% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 3.9% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.10 on revenues of $132.42 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.40 on revenues of $555.62 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for W&T is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is currently in the bottom 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that the outlook for the industry can significantly impact stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Voya Financial (VOYA) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.59 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.88 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 35.22%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this retirement, investment and insurance company would post earnings of $0.71 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.50, delivering a surprise of 111.27%.Over ...

Core Insights - Bowman Consulting (BWMN) reported quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share, but down from $0.20 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 133.33% [1] - The company posted revenues of $112.93 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.55%, compared to $94.91 million in the same quarter last year [2] - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 9.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 declined by 3.9% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.18 on revenues of $117.31 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.13 on revenues of $483.39 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Bowman Consulting is currently favorable, leading to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) for the stock, indicating expected outperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Business - Services industry, to which Bowman Consulting belongs, is currently in the top 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a positive outlook for stocks within this sector [8]

Core Insights - Duke Energy reported quarterly earnings of $1.76 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.59 per share, and up from $1.44 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 10.69% [1] - The company generated revenues of $8.25 billion for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.33%, and an increase from $7.67 billion year-over-year [2] - Duke Energy shares have increased by approximately 12.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a -3.9% decline in the S&P 500 [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.26 on revenues of $7.35 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $6.32 on revenues of $31.81 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Duke Energy is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Utility - Electric Power industry, to which Duke Energy belongs, is currently ranked in the top 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]

Core Viewpoint - Baytex Energy reported quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.10 per share, and compared to a loss of $0.01 per share a year ago, indicating a significant earnings surprise of -40% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $695.95 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.24%, but down from $730.06 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Baytex has surpassed consensus revenue estimates four times, but has only exceeded consensus EPS estimates once [2] Stock Performance - Baytex shares have declined approximately 36.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has only declined by -3.3% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Baytex is 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.09 on revenues of $652.96 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.33 on revenues of $2.64 billion [7] - The trend for estimate revisions ahead of the earnings release has been unfavorable, which may impact future stock performance [6] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - Canadian industry is currently in the bottom 40% of the Zacks industry rankings, suggesting potential challenges for companies within this sector [8]

Core Viewpoint - Vimeo, Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.03, indicating an earnings surprise of 33.33% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $103.03 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.66%, although this represents a decline from year-ago revenues of $104.91 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Vimeo has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Vimeo shares have declined approximately 20% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -3.3% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, with current consensus EPS estimates indicating breakeven on $105.19 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.02 on $424.87 million in revenues for the current fiscal year [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Vimeo is currently mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Technology Services industry, to which Vimeo belongs, is currently in the top 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]

Company Performance - PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share, aligning with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to break-even earnings per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $62.71 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.91% and down from $77.83 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, PLAYSTUDIOS has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times, but has topped consensus revenue estimates only once [2] Stock Movement and Outlook - PLAYSTUDIOS shares have declined approximately 27.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 3.3% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the earnings outlook [4][6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.02 on revenues of $63.44 million, and -$0.01 on revenues of $263.76 million for the current fiscal year [7] Industry Context - The Gaming industry, to which PLAYSTUDIOS belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact PLAYSTUDIOS' stock performance [5]

Core Viewpoint - Newmark Group (NMRK) reported quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19 per share, and showing an increase from $0.15 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of 10.53% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $665.49 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.04%, compared to $546.5 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Newmark Group has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Newmark Group shares have declined approximately 13.7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 5.5% [3] - The stock's immediate price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call [3] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.25, with expected revenues of $687.2 million, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $1.42 on $3.01 billion in revenues [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Newmark Group is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting the stock is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Real Estate - Operations industry, to which Newmark Group belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 41% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8]