Company Performance - Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $136.69, down 1.71% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Steel Dynamics gained 4.34%, slightly trailing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 4.52% and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for Steel Dynamics is scheduled for October 20, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.66, indicating a 29.76% increase year-over-year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $4.7 billion, reflecting an 8.26% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $8.93 per share and revenue of $18.34 billion, representing changes of -9.25% and +4.54% from the prior year, respectively [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are important as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive changes indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Steel Dynamics has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.57, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 14.14 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.13, while the Steel - Producers industry has an average PEG ratio of 0.78 [6] Industry Context - The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 165, placing it in the bottom 34% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Teladoc (TDOC) ended the recent trading session at $8.37, demonstrating a +2.2% change from the preceding day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.55% [1] - The shares have seen an increase of 6.78% over the last month, surpassing the Medical sector's loss of 0.2% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings release is forecasted to report an EPS of -$0.26, showcasing a 36.84% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $625.56 million, showing a 2.33% drop compared to the year-ago quarter [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of -$1.17 per share and a revenue of $2.52 billion, signifying shifts of +80.07% and -1.82%, respectively, from the last year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends, with positive revisions conveying analysts' confidence in business performance and profit potential [3] Zacks Rank and Industry Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a proven track record of outperformance, with 1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988 [5] - Teladoc currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Medical Services industry ranking in the top 42% of all industries [5] Industry Evaluation - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of distinct industry groups, showing that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]

Trip.com (TCOM) closed at $76.71 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.43% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.55%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.19%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.95%. Shares of the travel services company witnessed a gain of 18.03% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its gain of 0.06%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64%.Market participants will be closely following the fi ...

Company Performance - CSLM Acquisition Corp. (SPWR) closed at $1.69, reflecting a -4.52% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.55% loss [1] - Over the past month, shares of CSLM Acquisition Corp. have gained 9.94%, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 1.1% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Financial Expectations - The upcoming financial results for CSLM Acquisition Corp. are anticipated to show an EPS of -$0.12, indicating a 71.43% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $70 million, representing a significant 1163.54% increase compared to the year-ago quarter [2] - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of -$0.2 per share and revenue of $290.3 million, reflecting year-over-year changes of 0% and +166.96%, respectively [3] Analyst Insights - Recent changes to analyst estimates for CSLM Acquisition Corp. suggest positive short-term business trends, which are generally viewed as favorable for the business outlook [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks CSLM Acquisition Corp. at 3 (Hold), with a notable 750% decrease in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [5] Industry Context - The Solar industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 43, placing it in the top 18% of over 250 industries [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, indicating that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]

Company Performance - GE Aerospace's stock closed at $305.63, reflecting a +1.53% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.55% [1] - The stock has increased by 12.91% over the past month, surpassing the Aerospace sector's gain of 4.02% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - GE Aerospace is set to announce its earnings on October 21, 2025, with an expected EPS of $1.45, representing a 26.09% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $10.28 billion, which is a 14.92% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $5.87 per share and revenue of $40.38 billion, indicating changes of +27.61% and -4.42% from the previous year, respectively [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for GE Aerospace are important as they reflect changing near-term business trends, with positive alterations indicating analyst optimism [4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a strong track record, with stocks rated 1 producing an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] - GE Aerospace currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [6] Valuation Metrics - GE Aerospace is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 51.28, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 24.8 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.24, while the Aerospace - Defense industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.11 [8] Industry Context - The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 146, placing it in the bottom 41% of over 250 industries [9] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9]

Company Performance - Celestica's stock closed at $257.64, reflecting a +1.12% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.55% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, Celestica's shares have increased by 32.08%, significantly surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 9.88% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.64% [1] Earnings Forecast - Celestica is expected to report earnings on October 27, 2025, with projections of $1.45 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 39.42% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $3 billion, representing a 19.99% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $5.55 per share and revenue at $11.63 billion, reflecting increases of +43.04% and +20.61% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates indicate confidence in Celestica's business performance and profit potential [3] Analyst Ratings - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Celestica as 1 (Strong Buy), which has historically outperformed with an average annual gain of +25% since 1988 [5] - Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate for Celestica has remained stable [5] Valuation Metrics - Celestica is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 45.91, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 20.71 [6] - The Electronics - Manufacturing Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 50, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [6]

Group 1 - Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (PGY) closed at $42.30, reflecting a -3.45% change from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 0.49% [1] - The stock has gained 47.16% over the past month, significantly outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 3.48% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.99% [1] Group 2 - The upcoming earnings release for Pagaya Technologies is projected to show earnings per share (EPS) of $0.65, a 47.73% increase year-over-year, with revenue expected to reach $339 million, up 31.79% from the prior-year quarter [2] - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.65 per share and revenue of $1.31 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of +219.28% and +28.37%, respectively [3] Group 3 - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Pagaya Technologies indicate changing business trends, with upward revisions reflecting analysts' positive outlook on the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks Pagaya Technologies at 2 (Buy), suggesting a favorable investment outlook [6] Group 4 - Pagaya Technologies is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.53, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.56 [7] - The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, to which Pagaya belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 68, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [7]

Company Performance - KB Home's stock closed at $63.94, reflecting a decrease of 1.65% from the previous trading session, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 0.49% [1] - Over the past month, KB Home's stock has increased by 7.31%, outperforming the Construction sector's gain of 0.54% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.99% [1] Earnings Forecast - KB Home is set to release its earnings report on September 24, 2025, with an expected EPS of $1.5, indicating a 26.47% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - The anticipated revenue for the upcoming quarter is $1.6 billion, representing an 8.91% decrease compared to the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.48 per share and revenue of $6.4 billion, reflecting declines of 23.31% and 7.63% respectively from the last year [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for KB Home are crucial as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism [3][4] Valuation Metrics - KB Home currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 10.04, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 11.9 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 5.28, compared to the average PEG ratio of 2.55 for Building Products - Home Builders stocks [7] Industry Context - The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 232, placing it in the bottom 7% of over 250 industries [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank is based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) closed at $251.88, with a +1% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.48% [1] - The stock has increased by 44.61% over the past month, significantly surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 5.46% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.46% [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, reflecting an 82.8% increase from the previous year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.58 per share and revenue at $766.55 million, showing increases of +88.1% and +93.43% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Confidence - Recent changes in analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in the company's performance [3][4] Zacks Rank and Performance - Astera Labs currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which has historically yielded an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days [5] Valuation Metrics - Astera Labs is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 157.41, which is significantly higher than the industry average of 31.99 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.29, compared to the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.27 [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 68, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) closed at $39.26, reflecting a -7.19% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.48% gain [1] - Over the past month, COCO shares increased by 17.76%, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector, which saw a loss of 1.66% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.31, a decline of 3.13% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Projected net sales for the quarter are $156.69 million, representing a 17.89% increase from the previous year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.16 per share, an increase of 8.41% from the previous year, with revenue expected to reach $580.79 million, up 12.55% [3] Analyst Estimates and Outlook - Recent changes in analyst estimates for COCO can indicate shifts in near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [3][4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - COCO currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS projection remaining unchanged over the past 30 days [5] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 36.59, which is higher than the industry average of 17.59 [6] PEG Ratio - COCO has a PEG ratio of 2.24, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.31 [7] Industry Context - The Beverages - Soft drinks industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 210, placing it in the bottom 15% of all industries [8]