Group 1 - Coca-Cola's stock closed at $66.22, reflecting a -1.19% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.47% [1] - Over the past month, Coca-Cola shares declined by 4.16%, compared to a 1.75% loss in the Consumer Staples sector and a 2.32% gain in the S&P 500 [1] - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.79, a 2.6% increase year-over-year, with quarterly revenue projected at $12.51 billion, up 5.57% from the previous year [2] Group 2 - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated at $2.98 per share and revenue at $48.56 billion, reflecting increases of +3.47% and +3.19% respectively from the last year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Coca-Cola are crucial as they indicate near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Coca-Cola at 3 (Hold), with the EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] Group 3 - Coca-Cola's Forward P/E ratio stands at 22.52, which is higher than the industry average of 17.88 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.49, compared to the industry average of 2.25, indicating a premium valuation relative to anticipated earnings growth [7] - The Beverages - Soft drinks industry, which includes Coca-Cola, ranks in the bottom 15% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [7][8]

Company Performance - Array Technologies, Inc. (ARRY) closed at $7.67, reflecting a -2.29% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which lost 0.05% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, ARRY shares had increased by 29.11%, significantly outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.82% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.44% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming EPS for Array Technologies is projected at $0.22, indicating a 29.41% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $315.49 million, representing a 36.33% growth year-over-year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $0.67 per share, reflecting an 11.67% increase from the previous year [3] - Revenue is estimated at $1.2 billion, which would signify a 31.17% growth compared to the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Array Technologies suggest a positive outlook on the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [4] - Upward revisions in estimates typically indicate analysts' confidence in the company's near-term performance [4] Valuation Metrics - Array Technologies is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.74, which is below the industry average Forward P/E of 16.6 [7] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 0.54, compared to the Solar industry's average PEG ratio of 0.65 [7] Industry Context - The Solar industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 49, placing it in the top 20% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that industries in the top 50% outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Devon Energy (DVN) closed at $34.77, reflecting a -1.47% change from the previous day, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.05% [1] - The stock has increased by 4.25% over the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.82% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.44% [1] Earnings Estimates - The upcoming EPS for Devon Energy is projected at $0.95, indicating a 13.64% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $4.17 billion, representing a 3.7% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $4.08 per share and revenue at $17.1 billion, showing changes of -15.35% and +7.29% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent adjustments in analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism [3] - Over the past month, there has been a 1.34% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate, and Devon Energy currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Devon Energy is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 8.65, which is below the industry average Forward P/E of 10.63 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.03, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 0.77 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 157, placing it in the bottom 37% of over 250 industries [8] - The top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Fortinet's stock closed at $79.68, down 1.5% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500 which had a daily loss of 0.05% [1] - Over the past month, Fortinet's stock has increased by 4.71%, which is below the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 5.42% but above the S&P 500's gain of 3.44% [1] Earnings Forecast - Fortinet is expected to report an EPS of $0.63, indicating no change from the same quarter last year, with a projected revenue of $1.7 billion, reflecting a 12.89% increase year-over-year [2] - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.52 per share and revenue of $6.75 billion, representing increases of +6.33% and +13.29% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Fortinet are important as they reflect changes in short-term business dynamics, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, currently ranks Fortinet at 3 (Hold), with a 0.15% increase in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6] Valuation Metrics - Fortinet has a Forward P/E ratio of 32.14, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 65.55 [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 2.68, which aligns with the average PEG ratio of the Security industry [7] Industry Context - The Security industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, placing it in the top 34% 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 Viewpoint - The article compares Synchrony (SYF) and Blackstone Inc. (BX) to determine which stock is more attractive to value investors, highlighting SYF as the superior option based on valuation metrics [1][6]. Group 1: Zacks Rank and Earnings Outlook - Both Synchrony and Blackstone Inc. currently hold a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating positive revisions to their earnings estimates and improving earnings outlooks [3]. - The Zacks Rank is a strategy that targets companies with favorable earnings estimate revision trends, which is essential for investors [2]. Group 2: Valuation Metrics - SYF has a forward P/E ratio of 9.15, significantly lower than BX's forward P/E of 36.79, suggesting SYF is undervalued relative to BX [5]. - SYF's PEG ratio is 0.77, while BX's PEG ratio is 1.49, indicating that SYF has a better valuation considering its expected earnings growth [5]. - SYF's P/B ratio is 1.8, compared to BX's P/B of 6.85, further supporting the argument that SYF is a more attractive value investment [6]. Group 3: Value Grades - Based on the valuation figures, SYF has earned a Value grade of A, while BX has received a Value grade of D, reinforcing the conclusion that SYF is the superior value option at this time [6].

Company Performance - APA's stock price decreased by 1.33% to $22.98, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.85% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, APA's stock has increased by 13.28%, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.38% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.38% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings release is anticipated, with expected EPS of $0.71, reflecting a 29% decline from the prior-year quarter [2] - Revenue is projected to be $2.11 billion, indicating a 16.88% decrease compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Full-year estimates predict earnings of $3.21 per share and revenue of $9.24 billion, representing year-over-year changes of -14.85% and -5.07%, respectively [2] Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for APA are crucial as they reflect the evolving business trends [3] - Positive revisions in estimates suggest a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - APA has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.26, which is lower than the industry average of 10.78, indicating that APA is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 6.92, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 0.77 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry is ranked 159 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 [8]

Company Performance - Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) closed at $38.99, with a +1.17% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.85% gain [1] - Over the past month, shares have appreciated by 15.94%, while the Consumer Staples sector experienced a loss of 1.7% and the S&P 500 gained 2.38% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $0.31, reflecting a 3.13% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $156.69 million, which is a 17.89% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are projected at $1.16 per share, indicating an increase of +8.41% from last year, with revenue expected to reach $580.79 million, up +12.55% [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the business outlook [4] Stock Performance and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which considers estimate changes, currently ranks Vita Coco Company, Inc. as 3 (Hold) [6] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 33.34, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 17.77 [7] - The PEG ratio for COCO is 2.04, while the average for Beverages - Soft drinks stocks is 2.19 [8] Industry Context - The Beverages - Soft drinks industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 204, placing it in the bottom 18% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Performance - Astera Labs, Inc. closed at $232.90, reflecting a +1.1% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.85% [1] - The stock has risen by 18.97% over the past month, significantly exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 4.39% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.38% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect Astera Labs to report earnings of $0.39 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 69.57% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $206.73 million, representing an 82.8% increase from the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $1.58 per share, with revenue expected to reach $766.55 million, reflecting increases of +88.1% and +93.43% respectively from the last year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Changes in analyst estimates for Astera Labs are crucial as they often indicate shifts in near-term business trends, with upward revisions suggesting positive sentiment towards the company's operations [4] Zacks Rank - Astera Labs currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which has historically outperformed with an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Valuation Metrics - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 145.41, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 30.31 [7] - Astera Labs has a PEG ratio of 3.04, higher than the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.24 [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 66, placing it in the top 27% of over 250 industries [8]

Group 1 - Leidos closed at $185.26, with a +2.71% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.85% [1] - Over the last month, Leidos shares decreased by 0.87%, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 4.39% and the S&P 500 gained 2.38% [1] Group 2 - Leidos is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.62, reflecting a 10.58% decrease from the same quarter last year, with expected revenue of $4.28 billion, up 2.06% year-over-year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $11.22 per share and revenue at $17.15 billion, indicating increases of +9.89% and +2.95% respectively from the prior year [3] Group 3 - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Leidos can indicate shifts in near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as favorable for the business outlook [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, has shown a track record of outperformance, with 1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988 [4][5] Group 4 - Leidos has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.07, which is below the industry average of 17.33, indicating it is trading at a discount [6] - The current PEG ratio for Leidos is 1.72, compared to the industry average of 2.09, suggesting a more favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] Group 5 - The Computers - IT Services industry, which includes Leidos, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 95, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 industries [7][8]

Company Performance - Allstate's stock closed at $202.52, with a gain of +1.24% on the most recent trading day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.85% [1] - Over the last month, Allstate's shares have decreased by 4.2%, underperforming the Finance sector's gain of 2.7% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.38% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Allstate's upcoming EPS is projected at $4.71, indicating a 20.46% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $17.36 billion, up 5.95% from the year-ago period [2] Full-Year Estimates - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $21.19 per share and revenue of $69.03 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +15.67% and +7.31%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Allstate reflect the latest near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Allstate is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.44, which is below the industry average of 11.65, indicating a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.8, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.42, suggesting better value relative to expected earnings growth [7] Industry Context - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 33, placing it in the top 14% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]