Core Insights - American Airlines (AAL) shares are considered undervalued within the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry, holding a Value Score of A [1] - AAL's stock is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.13X, significantly lower than the industry average of 0.6X and cheaper than competitors like Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) [1][8] Financial Performance - AAL's fuel costs decreased by 13% to $2.67 billion in Q2 2025, aided by lower crude oil prices, which supports margins and pricing flexibility [4][8] - The company has a history of beating earnings expectations, with an average earnings surprise of 50% over the last four quarters [5] - AAL's adjusted EPS outlook for 2025 has been revised down to a range of a loss of $0.20 to a profit of $0.80, compared to a previous forecast of $1.70 to $2.70 [9] Challenges - AAL faces sluggish air travel demand, with an unimpressive outlook for Q3 2025, expecting a loss per share of $0.10 to $0.60 [6][8] - The company has a high debt load, with long-term debt at $25.3 billion and a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 94.9%, significantly above the industry average of 56.6% [9] - Labor costs have escalated, with expenses on salaries and wages increasing by 10.9% year-over-year in Q2 2025, impacting profitability [10] Market Performance - AAL's stock has declined by 35.4% year-to-date, contrasting with the industry's slight growth of 0.1% [10] - Earnings estimates for AAL have been revised downward for Q3 2025, Q4 2025, full-year 2025, and 2026 due to the aforementioned challenges [13] Investment Outlook - Despite attractive valuation and low fuel costs, uncertainty surrounding trade tensions and declining earnings estimates suggest it may not be an opportune time to buy AAL stock [14][15] - Investors are advised to monitor developments closely for a more favorable entry point [15]

Core Viewpoint - Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has experienced a stock decline of -14.3% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change, and the Zacks Security industry has lost 8.5% during the same period, raising questions about the stock's near-term direction [1] Earnings Estimates - For the current quarter, Palo Alto is expected to post earnings of $0.88 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +17.3%, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [4] - The consensus earnings estimate for the current fiscal year is $3.27, indicating a +15.1% change from the previous year, also unchanged over the last 30 days [4] - For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate is $3.65, suggesting an +11.4% change from the prior year, with a slight increase of +0.1% over the past month [5] Revenue Growth - The consensus sales estimate for the current quarter is $2.5 billion, representing a year-over-year change of +14.2% [10] - For the current fiscal year, the revenue estimate is $9.19 billion, indicating a +14.4% change, while the next fiscal year's estimate of $10.45 billion reflects a +13.8% change [10] Last Reported Results - In the last reported quarter, Palo Alto generated revenues of $2.29 billion, a year-over-year increase of +15.3%, with an EPS of $0.8 compared to $0.66 a year ago [11] - The reported revenues exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.28 billion by +0.57%, and the EPS surprise was +3.9% [11] - The company has consistently beaten consensus EPS and revenue estimates in the trailing four quarters [12] Valuation - Palo Alto is graded F in the Zacks Value Style Score, indicating it is trading at a premium compared to its peers [16] - Valuation multiples such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF) are essential for assessing whether the stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or undervalued [14][15] Conclusion - The Zacks Rank 3 suggests that Palo Alto may perform in line with the broader market in the near term, despite the current market buzz [17]

Core Viewpoint - AMC Entertainment has been trending in stock searches, prompting analysis of factors influencing its stock performance in the near future [1]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - AMC is expected to report a loss of $0.04 per share for the current quarter, reflecting a year-over-year improvement of +90.7% [5]. - The consensus earnings estimate for the current fiscal year is -$0.57, indicating a change of +55.5% from the previous year [5]. - For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate is $0.29, showing a change of +50.2% from the prior year [6]. - The Zacks Rank for AMC is 3 (Hold), indicating a neutral outlook based on earnings estimate revisions [7]. Revenue Growth Forecast - The consensus sales estimate for the current quarter is $1.35 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of +30.8% [11]. - For the current fiscal year, the sales estimate is $4.92 billion, indicating a growth of +6% [11]. - The next fiscal year's sales estimate is $5.2 billion, reflecting a change of +5.9% [11]. Last Reported Results and Surprise History - In the last reported quarter, AMC generated revenues of $862.5 million, a decrease of -9.3% year-over-year [12]. - The EPS for the same period was -$0.58, compared to -$0.78 a year ago [12]. - AMC surpassed consensus revenue estimates three times and EPS estimates two times over the last four quarters [13]. Valuation - AMC is graded C on the Zacks Value Style Score, indicating it is trading at par with its peers [17]. - Valuation multiples such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF) are essential for assessing whether the stock is fairly valued [15][16].

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Core Viewpoint - Costco and Target are two prominent retail companies that have recently underperformed in the stock market, presenting potential investment opportunities at more attractive prices [1] Valuation - Costco has a market capitalization of over $413 billion, while Target's market cap is approximately $47 billion, reflecting investor confidence in Costco's growth [5] - Costco's trailing P/E ratio is 52.8, above its three-year median of 46.5, indicating it may be overvalued, whereas Target's P/E ratio is 14.6, below its three-year median of 17, suggesting a potential discount [6] Shareholder Returns - Costco increased its quarterly dividend from $1.16 to $1.30 per share, marking its 21st consecutive annual raise, resulting in a yield of 0.56% [8] - Target, a Dividend King, raised its dividend from $1.12 to $1.14 per share, yielding 4.4% with a 49% payout ratio, allowing for continued dividend increases [9] - Target has been more aggressive in share repurchases, buying back $251 million worth of stock last quarter, while Costco spent $215 million mainly to offset dilution [10][11] Recent Financial Performance - Costco reported $62 billion in revenue for the last quarter, an 8% year-over-year increase, with net income rising 13% to $1.9 billion [13] - Target's revenue declined 2.8% to $23.8 billion, with comparable store sales down 5.7%, although online sales increased by 4.7% [15] - Costco's membership renewal rates are high at 92.7% in the U.S. and Canada, indicating strong customer loyalty [14] Outlook - Costco's consistent growth and strong digital performance provide a competitive advantage, while Target faces uncertainty with projected adjusted EPS of $7 to $9 for 2025 [16][18] - In a challenging economic environment, Costco's stability and membership model position it as a more favorable investment choice compared to Target [18]

Core Viewpoint - Air Industries (AIRI) has gained attention as one of the most searched stocks, with its performance influenced by various fundamental factors [1][2]. Earnings Estimates - Air Industries is expected to report a loss of $0.15 per share for the current quarter, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -266.7% [5]. - The consensus earnings estimate for the current fiscal year is -$0.45, indicating a year-over-year change of -9.8% [5]. - For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate is $0.21, representing a change of +53.3% from the previous year [6]. - The Zacks Rank for Air Industries is 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance in the near term due to recent changes in earnings estimates [7]. Revenue Growth - The consensus sales estimate for the current quarter is $12 million, showing a year-over-year decline of -11.6% [11]. - For the current fiscal year, the sales estimate is $53.39 million, reflecting a -3.1% change, while the next fiscal year is projected at $56.05 million, indicating a +5% change [11]. Last Reported Results - In the last reported quarter, Air Industries generated revenues of $12.14 million, a year-over-year decrease of -13.7% [12]. - The EPS for the same period was -$0.27, compared to -$0.21 a year ago, with a revenue surprise of -13.32% and an EPS surprise of -575% [12][13]. Valuation - Air Industries is graded B on the Zacks Value Style Score, suggesting it is trading at a discount compared to its peers [17].

Core Viewpoint - Signet (SIG) has experienced a decline of -5.9% in share price over the past month, contrasting with the S&P 500's increase of +2.3%, while the jewelry industry remains unchanged, raising questions about the stock's future direction [1] Earnings Estimate Revisions - The current quarter's earnings estimate for Signet is projected at $1.21 per share, reflecting a decrease of -3.2% year-over-year, with the consensus estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [4] - For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate is $9.12, indicating a +2% change from the previous year, also unchanged over the last month [4] - The next fiscal year's consensus earnings estimate is $10.14, showing an increase of +11.2% compared to the prior year, with no changes in the estimate over the past month [5] Projected Revenue Growth - The consensus sales estimate for the current quarter is $1.5 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of +0.4% [10] - For the current fiscal year, the revenue estimate is $6.76 billion, indicating a +0.8% change, while the next fiscal year's estimate is $6.82 billion, reflecting a +1% change [10] Last Reported Results and Surprise History - In the last reported quarter, Signet achieved revenues of $1.54 billion, a +2% year-over-year increase, with an EPS of $1.18 compared to $1.11 a year ago [11] - The reported revenues exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 billion by +1.69%, and the EPS surpassed estimates by +16.83% [11] - Over the last four quarters, Signet has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and revenue estimates three times [12] Valuation - Signet's valuation is assessed through various multiples, including price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to determine if the stock is fairly valued [14] - The Zacks Value Style Score grades Signet with an A, indicating it is trading at a discount compared to its peers [16] Bottom Line - The information presented suggests that Signet may outperform the broader market in the near term, supported by its Zacks Rank 2 [17]

Core Viewpoint - Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) has been experiencing significant interest in the market, with recent performance showing a decline compared to broader indices and its industry peers [1][2]. Earnings Estimates - For the current quarter, Invesco Mortgage Capital is expected to report earnings of $0.53 per share, reflecting a decrease of -22.1% year-over-year. The consensus estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days [5]. - The consensus earnings estimate for the current fiscal year is $2.23, indicating a decline of -22.6% from the previous year, with no changes in the estimate over the last month [5]. - For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate is $1.84, which represents a decrease of -17.5% compared to the prior year, also remaining unchanged over the past month [6]. Revenue Growth Forecast - The consensus sales estimate for the current quarter is $21.44 million, which indicates a substantial year-over-year increase of +185.5%. For the current fiscal year, the revenue estimate is $83.91 million, reflecting a growth of +127.8%, while the next fiscal year's estimate is $114.53 million, showing a change of +36.5% [11]. Last Reported Results and Surprise History - Invesco Mortgage Capital reported revenues of $17.73 million in the last quarter, marking a year-over-year increase of +105.2%. The EPS for this period was $0.58, down from $0.86 a year ago. The reported revenues were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $19.99 million, resulting in a revenue surprise of -11.31%, while the EPS surprise was +3.57% [12]. - Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates twice and topped revenue estimates once [13]. Valuation - Invesco Mortgage Capital is graded B in the Zacks Value Style Score, indicating that it is trading at a discount compared to its peers [17].

Core Viewpoint - High Tide Inc. (HITI) has experienced a significant decline in stock performance recently, with a return of -9.4% over the past month, contrasting with the S&P 500's +2.7% and the Zacks Medical - Products industry's -0.8% [1] Earnings Estimate Revisions - The current quarter's earnings estimate for High Tide is a loss of $0.01 per share, reflecting a -200% change from the previous year, with a consensus estimate change of -100% over the last 30 days [4] - For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate is -$0.05, indicating a -25% change from the prior year, with no change in the estimate over the last 30 days [4] - The next fiscal year's consensus earnings estimate is $0.05, showing a +213.3% change from the previous year, although this estimate has decreased by -5.9% in the past month [5] Revenue Growth Forecast - High Tide's consensus sales estimate for the current quarter is $106.58 million, representing an +11% year-over-year change [10] - For the current fiscal year, the sales estimate is $416.27 million, indicating a +9.2% change, while the next fiscal year's estimate of $463.33 million reflects an +11.3% change [10] Last Reported Results and Surprise History - In the last reported quarter, High Tide generated revenues of $96.96 million, a +5.9% year-over-year increase, with an EPS of -$0.03 compared to $0 a year ago [11] - The reported revenues exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $96.73 million by +0.24%, while the EPS fell short by -50% [11] - Over the last four quarters, High Tide surpassed EPS estimates only once but exceeded revenue estimates each time [12] Valuation - High Tide is graded A on the Zacks Value Style Score, indicating it is trading at a discount compared to its peers [16] - Valuation multiples such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF) are essential for assessing whether the stock is fairly valued [14][15] Bottom Line - High Tide's Zacks Rank 2 suggests potential for outperforming the broader market in the near term, despite recent stock performance challenges [17]

Core Viewpoint - GE Vernova has shown significant stock performance, returning +25% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change, and the Zacks Alternative Energy - Other industry’s +7% [2] Earnings Estimate Revisions - GE Vernova is expected to post earnings of $2.01 per share for the current quarter, reflecting a year-over-year change of +474.3%, with a +14.2% change in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the last 30 days [5] - The consensus earnings estimate for the current fiscal year is $8.04, indicating a year-over-year change of +44.1%, with a +9.4% change over the last 30 days [5] - For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $13.24 indicates a +64.7% change from the previous year, with a +13.5% change over the past month [6] Revenue Growth Forecast - The consensus sales estimate for the current quarter is $9.27 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of +4% [11] - For the current and next fiscal years, sales estimates are $37.29 billion and $41.55 billion, reflecting +6.7% and +11.4% changes, respectively [11] Last Reported Results and Surprise History - In the last reported quarter, GE Vernova achieved revenues of $9.11 billion, a year-over-year change of +11.1%, and an EPS of $1.86 compared to $0.71 a year ago [12] - The reported revenues exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.82 billion by +3.26%, and the EPS surprise was +16.25% [12] - Over the last four quarters, GE Vernova surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [13] Valuation - GE Vernova is graded C in the Zacks Value Style Score, indicating it is trading at par with its peers [17]