Core Viewpoint - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 37.052 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.73%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.934 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.16% [1] Group 1: Coal Machinery Segment - The coal machinery segment generated a revenue of 19.470 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.27%, and a net profit of 4.165 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30.44% [1] - The gross margin for hydraulic supports and other coal machinery products increased to 33.44%, up by 4.18 percentage points year-on-year, contributing significantly to profitability [1] - The improvement in profitability is attributed to a higher proportion of high-margin products and a decrease in material costs [1] Group 2: Automotive Parts Segment - The automotive parts segment reported a revenue of 17.582 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 0.07%, but a net profit of 0.257 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.99% [2] - The subsidiary Yaxin Technology achieved a revenue of 5.039 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.94%, while SEG reported a revenue of 12.419 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.01% [2] - The new energy vehicle-related business incurred a net loss of 0.161 billion yuan due to significant investment during the cultivation period [2] Group 3: Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1.12 yuan per share (before tax), totaling 1.956 billion yuan, with a dividend payout ratio increased to 49.72% [2] Group 4: Profit Forecast and Investment Advice - The company slightly adjusted its revenue growth forecast due to short-term pressure in the coal industry, while expecting a gradual return to normal profit margins in 2025 [2] - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is 3.934 billion, 4.363 billion, and 4.865 billion yuan, respectively, with earnings per share of 2.20, 2.44, and 2.73 yuan [2] - The company is assigned a target price of approximately 23.32 yuan based on a 10.6 times PE ratio for 2025, maintaining a buy rating [2]

Market Overview - The S&P 500 index has returned to 6,000, with a weekly increase of 1.5% and a 4-week increase of 6.0%[3] - The Nasdaq index rose by 2.2% this week, with a 13-week increase of 7.3%[3] Sector Performance - Small-cap growth (Russell 2000 Growth) outperformed with a weekly gain of 4.0%, while small-cap value (Russell 2000 Value) increased by 2.4%[3] - The semiconductor industry led gains with a 4.7% increase, followed by media and entertainment (+3.5%) and retail (+3.0%) sectors[3] Fund Flows - The S&P 500 experienced a net outflow of approximately $9.53 billion this week, primarily due to significant outflows from Tesla, which accounted for $13.57 billion[4][19] - The semiconductor sector saw a net inflow of $2.39 billion, while the automotive sector faced a net outflow of $13.57 billion[4][19] Earnings Forecast - The dynamic F12M EPS forecast for S&P 500 constituents was adjusted upward by 0.3%, indicating stable earnings expectations[5] - The semiconductor sector showed the highest upward revision in earnings expectations at +1.0%[5] Risks - Key risks include uncertainties in economic fundamentals, international political situations, U.S. fiscal policy, and Federal Reserve monetary policy[5]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that ABM Industries will report quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, with revenues expected to reach $2.07 billion, reflecting a 2.3% increase year over year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [3] Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Business & Industry' will reach $1.00 billion, a 1.3% increase from the previous year [5] - 'Revenues- Aviation' is projected at $260.07 million, reflecting a 9.2% increase year over year [5] - 'Revenues- Education' is expected to be $229.60 million, indicating a 1.8% increase [5] - 'Revenues- Manufacturing & Distribution' is forecasted at $380.52 million, showing a 2.1% decrease [6] - 'Revenues- Technical Solutions' is estimated at $224.17 million, a significant increase of 27.2% [6] Operating Profit Estimates - 'Operating profit- Aviation' is expected to be $18.70 million, up from $13.10 million in the same quarter last year [7] - 'Operating profit- Business & Industry' is projected at $86.81 million, compared to $77.60 million in the prior year [7] - 'Operating profit (loss)- Manufacturing & Distribution' is estimated at $47.43 million, up from $43.60 million year over year [8] - 'Operating profit- Education' is forecasted at $14.86 million, compared to $11.50 million in the same quarter last year [8] - 'Operating profit- Technical Solutions' is expected to be $19.22 million, compared to $17 million in the previous year [9] Stock Performance - Shares of ABM Industries have increased by 5.1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which moved up by 4.6% [10] - ABM Industries holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations of outperforming the overall market in the near future [10]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast a significant decline in Dollar Tree's quarterly earnings and revenues, indicating potential challenges for the company in the upcoming earnings report [1][5]. Earnings Estimates - Dollar Tree is expected to report earnings of $1.19 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 16.8% [1]. - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 2.7% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2]. Revenue Projections - Total net sales are projected to reach $4.53 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of 40.5% [5]. - Other revenue is expected to be $3.65 million, indicating a year-over-year change of -44.2% [5]. Store Metrics - Analysts predict that the number of stores closed will be 13, down from 16 in the same quarter last year [5]. - The ending stores are estimated to reach 8,969, an increase from 8,520 reported in the same quarter last year [6]. - New stores are projected at 100, compared to 116 in the previous year [6]. Operational Metrics - Selling square footage is expected to reach 79.46 million square feet, up from 74.1 million square feet in the same quarter last year [7]. - Operating income is anticipated to be $526.21 million, slightly up from $522.30 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year [7]. Market Performance - Dollar Tree shares have increased by 11.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 6.4% [8].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Signet (SIG) will report quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share, reflecting an 8.1% decline year over year, with revenues expected to reach $1.52 billion, a 0.4% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 4% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3] Key Metrics Projections - Analysts estimate 'Sales - North America segment' will reach $1.43 billion, a 0.5% increase from the prior-year quarter [5] - 'Sales - International segment' is projected at $75.90 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 1.7% [5] - 'Sales - Other segment' is expected to be $13.65 million, reflecting a 0.4% increase from the prior-year quarter [5] Store Count Estimates - The estimated 'Total Number of Stores' is 2,635, down from 2,676 in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Number of stores - International segment' is projected to be 262, compared to 271 a year ago [6] - 'Number of stores - North America segment' is expected to be 2,374, down from 2,405 in the previous year [6] Stock Performance - Shares of Signet have increased by 12.6% in the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 6.7% [7] - With a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), SIG is anticipated to reflect overall market performance in the near future [7]

Core Insights - Analysts expect Nordson (NDSN) to report quarterly earnings of $2.36 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 0.9% [1] - Revenue projections stand at $673.58 million, indicating a 3.5% increase from the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, suggesting stability in analysts' assessments [1] Revenue Estimates - 'Net Sales- Industrial Precision Solutions' is projected at $322.96 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 12% [3] - 'Net Sales- Advanced Technology Solutions' is expected to reach $142.32 million, showing a significant increase of 24.1% from the prior year [4] - 'Net Sales- Medical and Fluid Solutions' is estimated at $204.99 million, reflecting a growth of 21.3% compared to the previous year [4] Operating Profit Estimates - The consensus for 'Operating profit (loss)- Advanced Technology Solutions' is $27.56 million, up from $18.78 million year-over-year [5] - Analysts estimate 'Operating profit (loss)- Medical and Fluid Solutions' to be $55.41 million, compared to $48.99 million in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Operating profit (loss)- Industrial Precision Solutions' is projected at $108.47 million, down from $117.83 million reported in the same quarter last year [6] Stock Performance - Nordson shares have increased by 3.4% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has risen by 10.7% [6] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [6]

Core Viewpoint - Gap (GAP) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share, a 7.3% increase year-over-year, with revenues forecasted at $3.42 billion, reflecting a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - Analysts predict that the consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment of initial estimates by covering analysts [1][2] - The correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance is emphasized as a significant factor for investors [2] Sales Projections - Analysts estimate 'Net Sales- Gap Global- Total' to reach $700.37 million, a 1.7% increase from the prior-year quarter [4] - 'Net Sales- Banana Republic Global- Total' is projected at $437.44 million, indicating a decrease of 0.6% from the year-ago quarter [4] - 'Net Sales- Old Navy Global- Total' is expected to be $1.93 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 0.8% [5] Comparable Store Sales - The estimated 'Comparable Store Sales - Old Navy - YoY change' is 1.4%, down from 3% reported in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Comparable Store Sales - Gap - YoY change' is projected at 3.6%, consistent with the year-ago value of 3% [6] Store Locations - The number of company-operated stores for Gap is expected to be 2,501, down from 2,554 in the same quarter last year [6] - Analysts forecast 'Number of Store Locations - Banana Republic - Total' at 418, down from 440 year-over-year [7] - 'Number of Store Locations - Old Navy North America' is projected to reach 1,251, slightly up from 1,244 year-over-year [7] Square Footage - Analysts project 'Square Footage - Total' to be 29.48 million square feet, down from 30.5 million square feet in the same quarter last year [8] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Gap shares have returned +39.3%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.7% change [8]

Core Viewpoint - Agilent Technologies is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share, a 4.1% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $1.63 billion, reflecting a 3.3% increase compared to the same period last year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.1% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are linked to short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue Estimates by End Markets - Revenue by End Markets- Diagnostics and Clinical is estimated at $247.93 million, a year-over-year increase of 3.7% [5]. - Revenue by End Markets- Chemical and Advanced Materials is projected to reach $370.20 million, reflecting a 2.3% increase from the previous year [5]. - Revenue by End Markets- Food is expected to be $146.05 million, indicating a 5.1% year-over-year change [5]. - Revenue by End Markets- Academia and Government is forecasted at $145.13 million, suggesting a 4.4% increase year-over-year [6]. - Net Revenue- Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group is anticipated to be $628.72 million, showing a significant decline of 16.6% year-over-year [6]. - Net Revenue- Agilent Crosslab Group is projected at $697.53 million, indicating a substantial increase of 73.5% year-over-year [6]. - Revenue by End Markets- Pharmaceutical is expected to reach $572.63 million, reflecting a 5.7% increase from the prior year [7]. - Revenue by End Markets- Environmental and Forensics is estimated at $159.54 million, indicating a 5% increase year-over-year [7]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Agilent shares have returned 3.7%, compared to a 13.4% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [7]. - Agilent currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [7].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Home Depot (HD.N) is maintained at "Neutral" [6]. Core Views - The company's Q1 2025 performance met expectations, with comparable sales down 0.3% year-over-year. Revenue increased by 9.4% to $39.86 billion, primarily due to the acquisition of SRS. However, net profit decreased by 4.6% to $3.43 billion, and EPS fell by 5.0% to $3.45 per share. The performance reflects ongoing pressures from a high-interest-rate environment and uncertainty in the economic landscape [6]. - Home Depot's operational data showed a year-over-year improvement in Q1 2025, with customer transactions increasing by 2.1% to 394.8 million and average transaction value rising slightly to $90.71 [6]. - The housing market index (HMI) and building permit data indicate a generally weak industry sentiment, with the HMI dropping to 34 in May 2025, a decrease of 6 points month-over-month. Additionally, building permits were down 3% year-over-year [6]. - The company maintains guidance for a 1% increase in comparable sales for 2025, with plans to open approximately 13 new stores and an expected diluted EPS decline of 3% [6]. - Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 are projected to grow by 2.5%, 2.2%, and 4.8%, reaching $163.50 billion, $167.10 billion, and $175.15 billion, respectively. Net profit is expected to decline by 3.5% in 2025, followed by growth of 4.0% and 4.3% in the subsequent years [6]. - The target price for Home Depot is set at $371.89, based on absolute valuation methods, with a corresponding PE ratio of 25.9x for the 2025 forecast EPS [6]. Financial Summary - Revenue (in million USD): - 2024A: 159,514 - 2025E: 163,502 - 2026E: 167,099 - 2027E: 175,153 - Net Profit (in million USD): - 2024A: 14,806 - 2025E: 14,284 - 2026E: 14,855 - 2027E: 15,500 - EPS (in USD): - 2024A: 14.90 - 2025E: 14.37 - 2026E: 14.95 - 2027E: 15.59 - PE Ratios: - 2024A: 24.89 - 2025E: 25.80 - 2026E: 24.81 - 2027E: 23.78 [6][12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4] Core Views - The company is expected to face pressure on its FY25 performance, with a projected revenue decline of 6.6% to 27,013 million RMB and a significant drop in net profit by 41.9% to 1,286 million RMB [8] - Despite the challenges, the company plans to maintain a high dividend payout ratio, estimated at 134%, exceeding market expectations [8] - The company has introduced new brand collaborations and is adjusting its store strategy to improve sales performance [8] Financial Performance Summary - FY24A revenue was 28,933 million RMB, with a 6.9% year-on-year growth, while FY25A revenue is projected at 27,013 million RMB, reflecting a 6.6% decline [3] - The company’s gross profit margin decreased by 3.4 percentage points to 38.4% in FY25, primarily due to increased retail discounts [8] - The net profit margin for FY25 is expected to decline to 4.8%, down 2.9 percentage points from the previous year [8] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for FY26 is projected to be 0.21 RMB, with a target price of 3.45 HKD based on a 15x PE valuation [3][9] Operational Insights - The company closed 1,124 stores in FY25, ending the year with 5,020 stores, while the total sales area decreased by 12.4% [8] - The company has initiated new brand partnerships, including SOAR running and Norrøna, to enhance its market presence [8]