Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) will report quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13.3% and revenues of $1.98 billion, up 9.2% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted upward by 1.2%, indicating a collective reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, with empirical studies showing a strong relationship between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [3]. Key Metrics Forecast - Analysts estimate the 'Efficiency Ratio' to be 60.4%, slightly improved from 60.8% a year ago [5]. - The 'Average Balance - Total earning assets' is projected at $191.10 billion, compared to $178.06 billion last year [5]. - The 'Tier 1 Leverage Ratio' is expected to be 8.4%, down from 8.8% a year ago [5]. - The 'Regulatory Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio' is estimated at 12.0%, slightly lower than the 12.1% reported in the same quarter last year [6]. Revenue Projections - 'Total Non-Interest Income' is expected to reach $520.55 million, up from $491.00 million in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Mortgage banking income' is projected at $33.96 million, compared to $30.00 million a year ago [7]. - 'Customer deposit and loan fees' are expected to be $88.58 million, up from $83.00 million last year [7]. - 'Payments and cash management revenue' is forecasted at $162.96 million, compared to $154.00 million last year [8]. - 'Wealth and asset management revenue' is estimated at $103.61 million, up from $90.00 million a year ago [8]. - 'Capital markets and advisory fees' are expected to reach $76.17 million, compared to $73.00 million last year [9]. - 'Net interest income - FTE' is projected at $1.47 billion, up from $1.33 billion a year ago [9]. - 'Leasing revenue' is expected to be $15.53 million, down from $19.00 million last year [9]. Stock Performance - Huntington Bancshares shares have increased by 8.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 5% increase, with a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) indicating expected outperformance in the near term [11].

Core Insights - Analysts project that The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) will report quarterly earnings of $1.08 per share, reflecting a 48% year-over-year increase. Revenues are expected to reach $5.67 billion, marking a 20.8% increase from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 2.2%, indicating a collective reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are crucial indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price performance [3]. Key Financial Metrics - Analysts estimate 'Net Revenues - Net interest revenue' at $2.73 billion, a 26.5% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Net Revenues - Other' is projected to be $212.08 million, reflecting a 3.2% decrease from the prior year [5]. - 'Net Revenues - Bank deposit account fees' are expected to reach $243.02 million, indicating a significant increase of 58.8% from the prior year [5]. - 'Net Revenues - Asset management and administration fees' are forecasted at $1.56 billion, a 12.9% increase year-over-year [6]. - Total client assets are projected to reach $10,444.09 billion, up from $9,407.50 billion a year ago [6]. Client Activity and Assets - 'Clients' Daily Average Trades (DATs)' are expected to be 7.15 million, compared to 5.49 million in the previous year [7]. - 'Average Interest Earning Assets' are projected to be $421.33 billion, slightly up from $418.97 billion year-over-year [7]. - 'Average Client Assets - Total managed investing solutions' are estimated at $686.27 million, compared to $635.92 million in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Average Client Assets - Mutual Fund OneSource and other no-transaction-fee funds' are expected to reach $349.81 million, up from $338.20 million year-over-year [8]. - 'Average Client Assets - Schwab equity and bond funds, ETFs, and CTFs' are projected at $652.93 million, compared to $565.85 million last year [9]. - 'Average Client Assets - Schwab money market funds' are expected to be $651.07 million, up from $523.67 million in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Net new client assets' are estimated at $95.09 billion, compared to $74.20 billion a year ago [10]. Stock Performance - Shares of Charles Schwab have increased by 4.2% over the past month, compared to a 5% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [11].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Regions Financial (RF) will report quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.7% and revenues of $1.85 billion, up 7.1% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 1.5% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, with empirical studies showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Key Financial Metrics - Analysts expect the 'Net interest margin (FTE)' to reach 3.6%, up from 3.5% in the same quarter last year [5]. - The 'Efficiency Ratio' is projected at 56.9%, compared to 57.6% a year ago [5]. - The 'Common Equity Tier 1 ratio' is anticipated to be 10.7%, an increase from 10.4% year-over-year [5]. Asset and Income Projections - The 'Average Balance - Total earning assets' is expected to be $139.69 billion, up from $137.07 billion last year [6]. - 'Non-performing assets' are projected at $899.10 million, compared to $862.00 million a year ago [6]. - 'Total Non-Interest Income' is likely to reach $621.40 million, up from $545.00 million last year [8]. - 'Net Interest Income' is expected to be $1.20 billion, slightly up from $1.19 billion year-over-year [8]. Additional Financial Insights - The consensus estimate for 'Net interest income, taxable equivalent basis' stands at $1.24 billion, compared to $1.20 billion last year [9]. - 'Wealth management income' is estimated at $127.46 million, up from $122.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year [9]. - Regions Financial shares have returned +13.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5% change [9].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that American Express (AXP) will report quarterly earnings of $3.86 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.6%, with revenues expected to reach $17.69 billion, an 8.3% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Estimates - There have been no revisions in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the last 30 days, indicating stability in analysts' forecasts [1][2] Key Metrics Projections - The consensus estimate for 'Book value per common share' is $44.84, up from $39.26 in the same quarter last year [4] - 'Risk-Based Capital - Common Equity Tier 1' is projected to be 10.5%, slightly down from 10.8% in the same quarter of the previous year [4] Commercial Services Metrics - 'Commercial Services - Card Member Loans - Total loans' are expected to reach $32.53 billion, compared to $28.62 billion in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Commercial Services - Card Member loans - Average Loans' is projected at $31.83 billion, up from $28.03 billion in the same quarter last year [5] International Card Services Metrics - 'International Card Services - Card Member loans - consumer and small business - Average loans' is forecasted to be $17.98 billion, compared to $16.84 billion in the same quarter last year [6] - 'International Card Services - Card Member loans - consumer and small business - Total loans' is expected to reach $18.50 billion, up from $17.27 billion a year ago [6] U.S. Consumer Services Metrics - 'U.S. Consumer Services - Card Member loans - Total loans' is projected at $92.66 billion, compared to $84.96 billion in the same quarter last year [7] - 'Card billed business (Network volumes)' is expected to reach $465.80 billion, up from $440.60 billion a year ago [7] Average Card Member Loans - 'Average Card Member loans' is expected to be $141.10 billion, compared to $128.32 billion in the same quarter last year [8] - 'Total Card Member loans' is projected at $143.69 billion, up from $130.85 billion in the same quarter last year [8] Non-Interest Revenues - 'Total non-interest revenues' are projected to reach $13.40 billion, compared to $12.60 billion in the same quarter last year [9] Stock Performance - Shares of American Express have returned +9.1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5% change [10]

Core Viewpoint - PepsiCo is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings and revenues, with earnings per share projected at $2.03, down 11% year-over-year, and revenues forecasted at $22.37 billion, a decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 0.1% in the last 30 days, indicating a 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 project 'Net Revenue- PBNA (PepsiCo Beverages North America)' to reach $6.84 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 0.5% [5]. - 'Net Revenue- PFNA (PepsiCo Foods North America)' is estimated at $6.40 billion, indicating a significant year-over-year increase of 1040.2% [5]. - 'Net Revenue- LatAm Foods' is expected to be $2.50 billion, showing a year-over-year decline of 17.8% [5]. Stock Performance - PepsiCo shares have increased by 3.2% over the past month, compared to a 5% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [6]. - With a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), PepsiCo is anticipated to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [6].

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