Company Performance - Western Digital (WDC) closed at $125.28, reflecting a -4.59% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.37% gain [1] - Over the past month, WDC shares have appreciated by 42.67%, significantly outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 8.04% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.26% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure is anticipated to report an EPS of $1.58, indicating an 11.24% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $2.7 billion, representing a 34.03% decline from the corresponding quarter of the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.62 per share and revenue of $10.92 billion, reflecting changes of +34.28% and -17.76% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Western Digital indicate the dynamic nature of near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which includes estimate changes, currently ranks Western Digital as 1 (Strong Buy), with a historical average annual gain of +25% for 1 stocks since 1988 [5] - The Forward P/E ratio for Western Digital is 19.84, aligning with the industry average, while the PEG ratio stands at 1.02, compared to the industry average of 2.08 [6] Industry Context - The Computer-Storage Devices industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 86, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that top-rated industries outperform lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Insights - JD.com, Inc. closed at $35.91, reflecting a 1.44% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.37% gain for the day [1] - The stock has gained 12.56% over the past month, while the Retail-Wholesale sector increased by 0.38% and the S&P 500 by 4.26% [1] Earnings Forecast - JD.com is expected to report an EPS of $0.44, representing a 64.52% decline year-over-year, with revenue projected at $41.21 billion, indicating an 11.06% increase [2] - For the fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $2.72 per share and revenue at $183.33 billion, reflecting a -36.15% change in earnings and a +14.04% change in revenue from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for JD.com indicate evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the business outlook [3] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 0.69% over the past month, and JD.com currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - JD.com is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.03, which is below the industry average of 21.56, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.35, compared to the Internet - Commerce industry's average PEG ratio of 1.45 [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 44, placing it in the top 18% 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 [8]

Company Performance - Leidos (LDOS) closed at $195.58, with a daily increase of +1.39%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.01% [1] - The stock has risen by 8.01% over the past month, lagging behind the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 10.49% and exceeding the S&P 500's gain of 4.83% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Leidos is set to release its earnings on November 4, 2025, with an expected EPS of $2.62, reflecting a decrease of 10.58% from the prior-year quarter [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $4.28 billion, which represents an increase of 2.06% from the year-ago period [2] Full-Year Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimates for Leidos indicate earnings of $11.22 per share and revenue of $17.15 billion, showing year-over-year changes of +9.89% and +2.95%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates suggest a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Leidos currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with a recent 0.26% increase in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [5] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.19, which aligns with the industry average [6] PEG Ratio - Leidos has a PEG ratio of 1.84, compared to the average PEG ratio of 1.99 for the Computers - IT Services industry [7] Industry Overview - The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 74, placing it in the top 30% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - American Airlines (AAL) closed at $11.43, reflecting a +1.42% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.06% [1] - Over the last month, AAL shares decreased by 16.15%, underperforming the Transportation sector's loss of 0.58% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94% [1] Earnings Forecast - American Airlines is projected to report earnings of -$0.24 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 180% [2] - Revenue is estimated at $13.65 billion, showing a slight increase of 0.01% from the prior-year quarter [2] Annual Estimates - For the entire year, earnings are forecasted at $0.45 per share, a decrease of 77.04%, with revenue expected to be $54.52 billion, an increase of 0.57% compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent changes in analyst estimates are linked to stock price performance, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4][3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks American Airlines at 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - American Airlines has a Forward P/E ratio of 24.89, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 10.13 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.71, while the Transportation - Airline industry average PEG ratio is 0.8 [6] Industry Context - The Transportation - Airline industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 147, placing it in the bottom 41% of over 250 industries [7] - Stronger industry groups, as measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, tend to outperform weaker groups by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Viewpoint - Ralph Lauren's stock has shown resilience and positive performance compared to broader market indices, with upcoming earnings expected to reflect significant growth in both EPS and revenue [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for the upcoming quarter is $3.34, indicating a 31.5% increase year-over-year [2]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $1.87 billion, representing an 8.48% increase from the same quarter last year [2]. - For the annual period, anticipated earnings are $14.77 per share and revenue is expected to reach $7.51 billion, reflecting increases of 19.79% and 6.06% respectively [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates suggest a favorable outlook for Ralph Lauren's business health and profitability [4]. - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently rates Ralph Lauren as a 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive sentiment among analysts [6]. Valuation Metrics - Ralph Lauren has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.49, which is higher than the industry average of 15.44, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium [7]. - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.6, compared to the industry average of 2.24, suggesting a more favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [8]. Industry Context - The Textile - Apparel industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranks in the bottom 15% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [8].

Group 1: Company Performance - Howmet (HWM) closed at $191.08, reflecting a -1.93% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.06% [1] - Over the past month, Howmet's shares have increased by 11.67%, outperforming the Aerospace sector's gain of 4.81% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94% [1] Group 2: Earnings Forecast - Howmet is expected to report earnings on October 30, 2025, with a forecasted EPS of $0.9, indicating a 26.76% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $2.04 billion, reflecting an 11.3% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year [2] Group 3: Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $3.57 per share, with revenue expected at $8.12 billion, representing increases of +32.71% and +9.35% respectively from the last year [3] Group 4: Analyst Sentiment - Changes in analyst estimates for Howmet are crucial as they often indicate shifts in short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism about profitability [3][4] Group 5: Zacks Rank and Performance - Howmet currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with the Zacks Rank system showing a strong track record of performance, particularly for 1 stocks which have averaged a +25% annual return since 1988 [5] Group 6: Valuation Metrics - Howmet is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 54.53, significantly higher than the industry average of 26.16, indicating a premium valuation [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.53, compared to the Aerospace - Defense industry's average PEG ratio of 2.22, suggesting a higher expected earnings growth trajectory [7] Group 7: Industry Ranking - The Aerospace - Defense industry, part of the Aerospace sector, currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 138, placing it in the bottom 45% of over 250 industries [7][8]

Group 1 - BlackRock's stock closed at $1,141.07, showing a decline of -2.13% from the previous day, while the S&P 500 gained 0.34% [1] - Over the past month, BlackRock's shares increased by 4.58%, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 1.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.54% [1] Group 2 - BlackRock is set to release its earnings report on October 14, 2025, with an expected EPS of $11.78, indicating a growth of 2.79% year-over-year, and projected revenue of $6.26 billion, reflecting a 20.45% increase [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $47.57 per share and revenue at $23.47 billion, representing changes of +9.08% and +15.02% from the prior year [3] Group 3 - Recent estimate revisions for BlackRock are seen as positive indicators for the business outlook, as they correlate with near-term share price momentum [4][3] - BlackRock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with a Forward P/E ratio of 24.51, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 12.07 [5] Group 4 - The PEG ratio for BlackRock is 2.23, compared to the Financial - Investment Management industry's average PEG ratio of 1.26 [6] - The Financial - Investment Management industry is ranked 77 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the top 32% of over 250 industries [6]

Company Performance - Archrock Inc. (AROC) closed at $25.87, reflecting a -1.67% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.34% [1] - The stock has increased by 7.65% over the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 0.17% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.54% [1] Financial Expectations - Analysts expect Archrock Inc. to report earnings of $0.41 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 46.43% [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $377.37 million, representing a 29.16% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Projections - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $1.57 per share and revenue is expected to reach $1.49 billion, reflecting increases of +49.52% and +28.66% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates are crucial as they often indicate near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Archrock Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.81, which is lower than the industry average of 17.17 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.4, compared to the Oil and Gas - Field Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.87 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Field Services industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 143, placing it in the bottom 43% of over 250 industries [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Nice (NICE) shares decreased by 3.86% to $139.19, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.34% in the latest session [1] - Over the past month, Nice's shares increased by 6.07%, lagging behind the Computer and Technology sector's growth of 8.07% and outperforming the S&P 500's increase of 3.54% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect Nice to report earnings of $3.17 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 10.07% [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $727.92 million, indicating a 5.5% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $12.44 per share and revenue is expected to reach $2.93 billion, representing increases of 11.87% and 7% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends and analysts' confidence in Nice's performance [3] Valuation Metrics - Nice is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.64, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 30.19 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.03, significantly lower than the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.3 [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 59, placing it in the top 24% 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]

Company Performance - Nu Holdings Ltd. closed at $15.19, reflecting a -5.12% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.34% gain [1] - Over the last month, the company's shares increased by 7.74%, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 1.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.54% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - The company is expected to report an EPS of $0.15, indicating a 25% growth year-over-year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to reach $3.87 billion, representing a 31.66% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $0.56 per share, reflecting a 24.44% increase from the previous year [3] - Revenue for the fiscal year is estimated at $14.95 billion, indicating a 29.77% growth from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Market Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Nu Holdings Ltd. are crucial as they often indicate shifts in near-term business trends [4] - Positive revisions in estimates suggest a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Nu Holdings Ltd. at 3 (Hold), with a recent consensus EPS projection moving 0.6% higher [6] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 28.76, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 10.92 [7] - Nu Holdings Ltd. has a PEG ratio of 0.83, while the Banks - Foreign industry average PEG ratio is 1.02 [7] Industry Context - The Banks - Foreign industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 61, placing it in the top 25% of all industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]