Core Viewpoint - CarMax (KMX) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, a 25.8% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $7.56 billion, reflecting a 6.3% year-over-year growth [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised upward by 0.9% over the past 30 days, indicating analysts' reassessment of their projections [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are linked to short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue and Sales Projections - Analysts estimate 'Net sales - Wholesale vehicles' to reach $1.31 billion, a 4.7% increase from the prior year [5]. - 'Net sales - Other' is projected at $189.91 million, indicating a 5.8% year-over-year change [5]. - 'Net sales - Used vehicles' is expected to be $6.05 billion, reflecting a 6.6% increase year-over-year [5]. - The consensus for 'Other sales and revenues - Extended protection plan revenues' stands at $129.56 million, a 9.1% increase from the previous year [6]. Store and Unit Sales Estimates - Analysts project a total of 251 stores, up from 245 in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Unit sales - Total vehicles' are expected to reach 378,575, compared to 358,817 a year ago [9]. - 'Unit sales - Used vehicles' is estimated at 224,745, up from 211,132 in the previous year [9]. Profitability Metrics - 'Revenue per vehicle retailed (ASP) - Used vehicles' is forecasted to be $26.84 thousand, compared to $26.53 thousand last year [7]. - 'Gross Profit per Unit - Used vehicles gross profit' is expected to be $2,384.83, up from $2,347 last year [7]. - 'Gross Profit per Unit - Wholesale vehicles gross profit' is projected at $1,070.91, compared to $1,064 last year [8]. - 'Revenue per vehicle retailed (ASP) - Wholesale vehicles' is expected to be $8.29 thousand, compared to $8.09 thousand last year [10]. Market Performance - CarMax shares have decreased by 3.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 1.7% [10]. - CarMax holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [11].

In its upcoming report, Kroger (KR) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.44 per share, reflecting an increase of 0.7% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $45.38 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 0.3%.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Prior to a company's earni ...

In its upcoming report, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.93 per share, reflecting an increase of 10.6% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $3.26 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.3%.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estima ...

Key Takeaways OXY has gained 18.8% in two months, beating the industry's rally of 12.2%. Strategic CrownRock acquisition and Permian focus are boosting output and cutting operating costs. Despite strong gains, OXY faces pressure from falling earnings estimates and a lack of commodity hedging.Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s (OXY) shares have gained 18.8% in the last two months compared with the Zacks Oil and Gas-Integrated-United States industry’s rally of 12.2%.The company operates in a very competitiv ...

Core Insights - Korn/Ferry (KFY) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share, indicating no change from the previous year [1] - Analysts forecast revenues of $688.94 million, representing a decrease of 0.3% year over year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, reflecting analysts' reassessment of projections [1] Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Fee Revenue - Total Executive Search' at $206.26 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 3.8% [4] - The combined estimate for 'Fee Revenue' is projected to be $688.94 million, suggesting a decrease of 0.3% year over year [4] - 'Fee Revenue - Digital' is expected to reach $91.65 million, reflecting a change of 0.4% from the prior-year quarter [4] - 'Fee Revenue - Consulting' is anticipated to be $167.62 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 8% [5] Market Performance - Over the past month, Korn/Ferry shares have recorded a return of 0.8%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's return of 3.6% [5] - Korn/Ferry holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), suggesting it may underperform the overall market in the upcoming period [5]

Wall Street analysts forecast that Lovesac (LOVE) will report quarterly loss of $0.84 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year decline of 1.2%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $136.05 million, exhibiting an increase of 2.6% compared to the year-ago quarter.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Prior to a com ...

Wall Street analysts expect Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) to post quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year decline of 15.7%. Revenues are expected to be $1.37 billion, up 0.4% from the year-ago quarter.Over the last 30 days, there has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.Prior to a company's ea ...

Core Insights - Marvell Technology reported $1.9 billion in revenue for the quarter ended April 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 63.3% and an EPS of $0.62 compared to $0.24 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.88 billion by +1.04% [1] Revenue Performance by End Market - Data Center revenue reached $1.44 billion, slightly above the estimated $1.43 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +76.5% [4] - Carrier Infrastructure revenue was $138.40 million, surpassing the average estimate of $116.43 million, with a year-over-year change of +92.8% [4] - Automotive/Industrial revenue totaled $75.70 million, below the average estimate of $79.83 million, showing a year-over-year decline of -2.5% [4] - Consumer revenue was $63.10 million, compared to the average estimate of $65.70 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of +50.2% [4] - Enterprise Networking revenue amounted to $177.50 million, below the average estimate of $187.55 million, with a year-over-year change of +15.9% [4] Stock Performance - Marvell shares have returned +10.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +6.7% change [3]

The upcoming report from Dollar General (DG) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.47 per share, indicating a decline of 10.9% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $10.28 billion, representing an increase of 3.7% year over year.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.Prior to a company's earnings announcement, ...

Core Insights - Agilent Technologies reported revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, reflecting a 6% increase year-over-year and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.63 billion by 2.64% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $1.31, up from $1.22 in the same quarter last year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.26 by 3.97% [1] Revenue Performance by End Markets - Pharmaceutical revenue reached $603 million, exceeding the average estimate of $572.63 million, with a year-over-year increase of 11.3% [4] - Academia and Government revenue was $135 million, below the average estimate of $145.13 million, representing a decline of 2.9% year-over-year [4] - Diagnostics and Clinical revenue amounted to $255 million, surpassing the average estimate of $247.93 million, with a year-over-year increase of 6.7% [4] - Agilent Crosslab Group net revenue was $713 million, exceeding the estimated $697.53 million, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 77.4% [4] - Food revenue was reported at $147 million, slightly above the average estimate of $146.05 million, with a year-over-year increase of 5.8% [4] - Environmental and Forensics revenue was $159 million, in line with the average estimate of $159.54 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.6% [4] - Chemical and advanced materials revenue was $369 million, slightly below the average estimate of $370.20 million, with a year-over-year increase of 1.9% [4] Stock Performance - Agilent's shares have returned +3.5% over the past month, compared to a +7.4% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]