American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) closed the latest trading day at $11.98, indicating a +0.67% change from the previous session's end. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.65%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.18%.The teen clothing retailer's shares have seen an increase of 15.76% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 9%.The upcoming earnings release of American Eagle Outfitters ...

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) closed the most recent trading day at $11.18, moving +0.45% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.65%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.18%.The the stock of largest U.S. drugstore chain has risen by 3.06% in the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 9%.The upcoming earnings release of Walgreens Boots Alliance w ...

Core Insights - The article compares Cervecerias Unidas (CCU) and Boston Beer (SAM) to determine which stock is more undervalued for investors in the Beverages - Alcohol sector [1] Valuation Metrics - CCU has a forward P/E ratio of 18.44, while SAM has a forward P/E of 25.57, indicating that CCU is more attractively priced [5] - CCU's PEG ratio is 1.33, compared to SAM's PEG ratio of 1.71, suggesting that CCU offers better value relative to its expected earnings growth [5] - CCU's P/B ratio is 1.61, whereas SAM's P/B ratio is 2.96, further highlighting CCU's superior valuation metrics [6] Analyst Outlook - CCU holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a more favorable earnings estimate revision activity compared to SAM, which has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3][7] - The stronger estimate revision activity for CCU suggests an improving analyst outlook, making it a more appealing option for value investors [3][7] Value Grades - CCU has a Value grade of A, while SAM has a Value grade of C, reflecting the overall assessment of their valuation metrics [6][7]

Company Performance - Baidu Inc. ended the recent trading session at $92.50, showing a +1.55% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.1% [1] - The stock has increased by 7.74% over the past month, which is lower than the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 14.29% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.86% [1] Earnings Estimates - Baidu is expected to report earnings on May 21, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $1.96, reflecting a 28.99% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $4.3 billion, down 1.56% from the previous year [2] - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $10.08 per share and revenue of $18.8 billion, representing changes of -4.27% and +1.65% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Baidu indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions reflecting optimism about the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Baidu as 3 (Hold), with the Consensus EPS estimate having moved 0.06% higher in the past month [5][6] - Baidu's Forward P/E ratio is 9.04, significantly lower than the industry average of 19.32, indicating that Baidu is trading at a discount [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.16, compared to the Internet - Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.65 [8] Industry Context - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 84, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9]

Core Insights - Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) is currently viewed as a better value opportunity compared to EssilorLuxottica Unsponsored ADR (ESLOY) based on various financial metrics and rankings [1] Valuation Metrics - PBH has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook, while ESLOY has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3] - The forward P/E ratio for PBH is 18.23, significantly lower than ESLOY's forward P/E of 34.49, suggesting PBH is undervalued [5] - PBH's PEG ratio is 2.60, compared to ESLOY's PEG ratio of 3.60, indicating PBH has a more favorable earnings growth outlook relative to its price [5] - PBH's P/B ratio is 2.35, while ESLOY's P/B ratio is 2.92, further supporting the argument that PBH is a better value option [6] Overall Assessment - Based on the solid earnings outlook and favorable valuation metrics, PBH is considered the superior value option compared to ESLOY [7]

Home Depot (HD) closed at $373.60 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.79% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.73% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.64%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.61%.Coming into today, shares of the home-improvement retailer had gained 5.43% in the past month. In that same time, the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 9.91%, while the S&P 500 gained 9.07%.The investment community will be closely monitoring t ...

In the latest market close, Autodesk (ADSK) reached $293.20, with a +1.99% movement compared to the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 3.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 2.81%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 4.35%.Coming into today, shares of the design software company had gained 11.23% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 4.76%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.78%.The investment community will be closely m ...

Company Performance - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. closed at $9.75, reflecting a -1.02% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 3.26% [1] - The company's shares increased by 17.4% over the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector's gain of 7.61% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.78% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure is expected to show an EPS of $0.29, a decrease of 12.12% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $827.19 million, indicating a 4.91% decline year-over-year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates predict full-year earnings of $1.24 per share and revenue of $3.6 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +2.48% and +3.01%, respectively [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are crucial as they reflect changes in short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in the company's performance [4] Valuation Metrics - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.96, significantly lower than the industry average of 14.59, suggesting it is trading at a discount [7] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 0.71, compared to the Financial Transaction Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.19 [8] Industry Ranking - The Financial Transaction Services industry, part of the Business Services sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 74, placing it in the top 30% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Performance - Costco's stock closed at $1,016.15, reflecting a +0.8% change, which underperformed compared to the S&P 500's gain of 3.26% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, Costco's shares increased by 4.64%, slightly outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 4.56% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.78% [1] Upcoming Earnings Report - Costco is set to release its earnings report on May 29, 2025, with an expected EPS of $4.25, representing a 12.43% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $63.14 billion, indicating a 7.9% rise from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $17.96 per share and revenue of $274.79 billion, reflecting increases of +11.48% and +7.99% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Market Sentiment - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Costco are being monitored, as they often indicate changes in near-term business trends [4] - Positive estimate revisions are viewed as a sign of optimism regarding the company's business outlook [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Costco as 2 (Buy), with a recent upward shift of 0.05% in the EPS estimate [6] - Costco's Forward P/E ratio stands at 56.13, significantly higher than the industry's average Forward P/E of 21.7 [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Discount Stores industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 71, placing it in the top 29% of all industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Core Insights - Core & Main's stock closed at $51.64, showing a -0.39% change from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's loss of 0.07% [1] - The stock has increased by 7.6% over the past month, which is lower than the Industrial Products sector's gain of 16.88% and the S&P 500's gain of 13.74% [1] Financial Projections - The upcoming earnings per share (EPS) for Core & Main is projected at $0.52, indicating a 6.12% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $1.83 billion, reflecting a 5.25% rise from the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are estimated at $2.43 per share and revenue at $7.71 billion, showing increases of +14.08% and +3.66% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Investors should monitor shifts in analyst projections for Core & Main, as positive estimate revisions can indicate optimism about the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently rates Core & Main at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Core & Main has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.33, which is higher than the industry average of 18.31 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.96, compared to the Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry's average PEG ratio of 1.49 [7] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry is part of the Industrial Products sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 224, placing it in the bottom 10% of all industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]