Core Insights - Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (DRCT) reported a quarterly loss of $0.23 per share, significantly better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.96, representing an earnings surprise of +76.04% [1] - The company posted revenues of $10.14 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.85%, and a decline from $21.85 million year-over-year [2] - Direct Digital shares have decreased by approximately 62.8% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.21 on revenues of $39.7 million, while for the current fiscal year, it is -$1.48 on revenues of $93.2 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Direct Digital was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Advertising and Marketing industry, to which Direct Digital belongs, is currently ranked in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Core Viewpoint - Matthews International (MATW) reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share, and down from $0.56 per share a year ago [1][2] Financial Performance - The earnings surprise for the quarter was -15.15%, with the company previously expected to post earnings of $0.36 per share but actually reporting $0.34 per share, resulting in a -5.56% surprise [2] - Revenues for the quarter ended June 2025 were $349.38 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.73%, but down from $427.83 million year-over-year [3] - Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus revenue estimates two times [3] Stock Performance - Matthews International shares have declined approximately 16.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [4] - The current Zacks Rank for the stock is 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [7] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.42 on revenues of $290 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.22 on revenues of $1.44 billion [8] - The outlook for the Funeral Services industry, where Matthews operates, is currently in the top 16% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for performance [9] Competitor Insights - Carriage Services (CSV), another company in the Funeral Services industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +14.3% [10] - Carriage Services' anticipated revenues are $100.47 million, which is a decrease of 1.8% from the previous year [11]

Core Viewpoint - Qualys reported quarterly earnings of $1.68 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share, and showing an increase from $1.52 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +14.29% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $164.06 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.80% and up from $148.71 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Qualys has consistently exceeded consensus EPS and revenue estimates [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Qualys shares have declined approximately 3.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the trends in earnings estimate revisions [3][4] Earnings Estimates - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.49, with expected revenues of $163.06 million, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $6.17 on revenues of $652.15 million [7] Industry Context - The Security industry, to which Qualys belongs, is currently ranked in the top 41% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Another company in the same industry, Zscaler, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -9.1%, with revenues projected to be $706.19 million, up 19.1% from the previous year [9]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - RingCentral reported quarterly earnings of $1.06 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 per share, and up from $0.91 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +3.92% [1] - The company posted revenues of $620.4 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.43%, and an increase from $592.91 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, RingCentral has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates and revenue estimates [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - RingCentral shares have declined approximately 32.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the earnings outlook [4][6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.08 on revenues of $637.78 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.21 on revenues of $2.52 billion [7] Group 3: Industry Context - The Internet - Software and Services industry, to which RingCentral belongs, is currently ranked in the top 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable industry outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact RingCentral's stock performance [5]

Flotek Industries (FTK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +23.08%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oilfield services company would post earnings of $0.06 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.17, delivering a surprise of +183.33%.Over the last four ...

Core Viewpoint - Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) reported quarterly earnings of $1.5 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share, and showing a significant increase from $0.85 per share a year ago, indicating strong performance in the power-conversion products sector [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $441.5 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.35% and up from $364.95 million year-over-year [2]. - Over the last four quarters, Advanced Energy has consistently exceeded consensus EPS estimates, achieving this four times [2]. Stock Performance - Advanced Energy shares have increased approximately 21.6% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3]. - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6]. Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.24 on revenues of $415.02 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $5.15 on revenues of $1.66 billion [7]. - The trend of earnings estimate revisions is mixed ahead of the earnings release, which may influence future stock movements [6][7]. Industry Context - Advanced Energy operates within the Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry, which is currently ranked in the bottom 15% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8].

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (SHIP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +200.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.44 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.27, delivering a surprise of +38.64%. Over the last four quart ...

Core Viewpoint - Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share, and showing an increase from $0.28 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +2.78% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $133.26 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.02%, and up from $98.9 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Bowhead Specialty Holdings has consistently exceeded consensus EPS estimates [2] Stock Performance - Bowhead Specialty Holdings shares have declined approximately 8.7% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.42 on revenues of $142.81 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.59 on revenues of $544.53 million [7] - The trend of estimate revisions prior to the earnings release was unfavorable, which may impact future stock performance [6] Industry Context - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, to which Bowhead Specialty Holdings belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 42% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - Sealed Air reported quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share, and up from $0.83 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +23.61% [1] - The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates for the last four quarters, with revenues of $1.34 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, which also exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.26% [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - Sealed Air shares have declined approximately 14.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] Group 3: Estimate Revisions and Industry Context - The trend of estimate revisions for Sealed Air was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.75 on revenues of $1.33 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.07 on revenues of $5.29 billion [7] - The Containers - Paper and Packaging industry, to which Sealed Air belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 28% of Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Earnings Performance - Aramark reported quarterly earnings of $0.4 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and an increase from $0.31 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $4.63 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.77%, compared to $4.38 billion in the same quarter last year [2] Stock Performance - Aramark shares have increased approximately 15.6% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations for it to outperform the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.68 on revenues of $5.13 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.94 on revenues of $18.62 billion [7] - The Business - Services industry, to which Aramark belongs, is currently in the top 39% of Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook for the sector [8]