Company Performance - Comcast's stock closed at $34.63, reflecting a -0.92% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.56% [1] - Over the past month, Comcast shares have increased by 2.98%, while the Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 gained 10.54% and 7.37%, respectively [1] Earnings Forecast - Comcast is expected to report an EPS of $1.19, indicating a 1.65% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $29.89 billion, which represents a 0.69% increase from the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $4.36 per share, with revenue projected at $122.2 billion, reflecting changes of +0.69% and -1.24% from the previous year [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Comcast are important as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions seen as favorable for the company's outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Comcast's Forward P/E ratio is currently 8.02, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 9.21 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.71, compared to the Cable Television industry's average PEG ratio of 0.45 [6] Industry Context - The Cable Television industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 162, placing it in the bottom 35% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that industries in the top 50% of Zacks Rank outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Lockheed Martin's stock closed at $469.98, reflecting a -1.44% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.56% [1] - Over the past month, Lockheed Martin's shares have increased by 0.2%, lagging behind the Aerospace sector's gain of 11.42% and the S&P 500's gain of 7.37% [1] Earnings Forecast - Lockheed Martin is expected to report earnings of $6.61 per share, representing a year-over-year decline of 7.03%, with projected revenue of $18.59 billion, indicating a 2.57% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $27.30 per share and revenue of $74.31 billion, reflecting changes of -4.11% and +4.6% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Lockheed Martin suggest a positive outlook, with the Zacks Rank system indicating a current rank of 3 (Hold) [5] - Lockheed Martin has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.47, which is lower than the industry average of 22.54, and a PEG ratio of 1.66 compared to the industry average of 1.96 [6] Industry Context - The Aerospace - Defense industry, part of the Aerospace sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 39, placing it in the top 16% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Insights - Kinder Morgan's stock closed at $27.95, reflecting a -0.85% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.56% [1] - The company is expected to report earnings of $0.27 per share, indicating an 8% year-over-year growth, with projected revenue of $3.85 billion, a 7.88% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are forecasted at $1.26 per share and revenue at $16.36 billion, representing increases of +9.57% and +8.35% respectively [3] Company Performance - Kinder Morgan's shares have appreciated by 3.6% over the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 2.92% but lagging behind the S&P 500's gain of 7.37% [1] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 0.79% over the past month, and Kinder Morgan currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 22.34, which is higher than the industry average of 17.32 [6] - Kinder Morgan's PEG ratio stands at 3.24, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.68 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 141, placing it in the bottom 43% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) closed at $468.83, reflecting a -0.72% change from the previous trading day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's loss of 0.56% [1] - Over the past month, CRWD shares gained 9.57%, which is below the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 11.21% but above the S&P 500's gain of 7.37% [2] Upcoming Earnings - The company's earnings report is scheduled for June 3, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66, indicating a 29.03% decrease year-over-year [3] - Revenue is anticipated to be $1.1 billion, reflecting a 19.92% increase from the same quarter last year [3] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $3.44 per share and revenue of $4.78 billion, representing changes of -12.47% and +20.96% respectively from the previous year [4] Analyst Estimates and Stock Ratings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for CRWD are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating positive sentiment towards the company's operations [5] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates these estimate changes, currently ranks CRWD at 4 (Sell) [7] Valuation Metrics - CRWD is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 137.3, significantly higher than the industry's average Forward P/E of 70.75 [8] - The company has a PEG ratio of 6.39, compared to the Security industry's average PEG ratio of 3.16 [8] Industry Context - The Security industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 32, placing it in the top 13% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Performance - Halliburton's stock closed at $19.97, reflecting a +0.3% change from the previous day, but lagged behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05% [1] - The stock has decreased by 3.58% over the past month, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 1.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.21% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Halliburton is expected to report an EPS of $0.57, which is a decline of 28.75% from the same quarter last year, with projected revenue of $5.46 billion, down 6.42% year-over-year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $2.40 per share and revenue at $21.87 billion, indicating decreases of -19.73% and -4.67% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent consensus EPS projections have decreased by 3.4% in the last 30 days, and Halliburton currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [5] - The Zacks Rank system has shown that 1 ranked stocks have yielded an average annual return of +25% since 1988, indicating the importance of analyst estimate revisions [5] Valuation Metrics - Halliburton has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.29, which is significantly lower than the industry average of 14.47, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.07, compared to the industry average of 2.4, indicating a higher expected earnings growth rate relative to its peers [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Field Services industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, ranks 172 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 31% of all industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, highlighting the competitive landscape [8]

Company Performance - BlackRock (BLK) closed at $981.32, with a daily increase of +1.88%, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.05% [1] - Over the past month, BlackRock's stock has risen by 5.41%, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 3.67% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.21% [1] Upcoming Earnings - BlackRock is projected to report earnings of $10.50 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 1.35% [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $5.37 billion, which is an increase of 11.83% from the previous year [2] Annual Forecast - For the entire year, earnings are forecasted at $44.87 per share and revenue at $22.53 billion, indicating changes of +2.89% and +10.4% respectively compared to the previous year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for BlackRock may indicate shifting business trends, with positive alterations suggesting analyst optimism [3] Valuation Metrics - BlackRock has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.47, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 10.69 [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.93, while the Financial - Investment Management industry has an average PEG ratio of 1.27 [6] Industry Ranking - The Financial - Investment Management industry, part of the Finance sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 223, placing it in the bottom 10% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Levi Strauss (LEVI) ended the latest trading session at $17.74, reflecting a -1.06% change from the previous close, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.67% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Levi Strauss gained 12.34%, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.36% and the S&P 500's gain of 10.65% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company is expected to report an EPS of $0.13, which represents an 18.75% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $1.37 billion, indicating a 5.23% decline compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $1.23 per share and revenue of $5.97 billion, marking changes of -1.6% and -6.11% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Levi Strauss reflect near-term business trends, with positive changes indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4] Zacks Rank - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Levi Strauss as 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining steady over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Levi Strauss is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.58, which is below the industry average Forward P/E of 17.35 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.69, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.92 [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, which includes Levi Strauss, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 137, placing it in the bottom 45% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Ulta Beauty's stock closed at $410.09, reflecting a -0.7% change compared to the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.09% [1] - Over the past month, Ulta Beauty's shares have increased by 15.44%, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 13.17% and the S&P 500's gain of 13.05% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings report for Ulta Beauty is scheduled for May 29, 2025, with an expected EPS of $5.73, indicating an 11.44% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate projects revenue of $2.79 billion, which represents a 2.19% increase from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $23.03 per share and revenue of $11.57 billion, reflecting changes of -9.12% and +2.42% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Ulta Beauty are crucial as they often indicate the latest business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks Ulta Beauty at 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Ulta Beauty has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.93, which is higher than the industry's average Forward P/E of 13.79 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 2.45, compared to the Retail - Miscellaneous industry's average PEG ratio of 2.33 [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 43, placing it in the top 18% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

In the latest market close, Oracle (ORCL) reached $162.95, with a +0.42% movement compared to the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.1%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.21%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.72%.Shares of the software maker have appreciated by 21.15% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 14.29% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.86%.Market participants will be closely following the ...

Company Performance - Nutanix's stock closed at $81.83, reflecting a -0.69% change from the previous trading day's closing, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.1% gain [1] - Over the past month, Nutanix shares have gained 31.11%, significantly outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 14.29% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.86% [2] Earnings Projections - Nutanix is scheduled to release its earnings report on May 28, 2025, with projected earnings of $0.38 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 35.71% [3] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $625.73 million, representing a 19.28% increase from the prior-year quarter [3] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $1.62 per share and revenue at $2.51 billion, reflecting changes of +23.66% and +16.82% respectively from the prior year [4] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent upward revisions in analyst estimates indicate positive sentiment towards Nutanix's business operations and profit generation capabilities [5] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Nutanix as 3 (Hold), with a consensus EPS projection that has moved 0.22% higher in the past 30 days [6][7] - Nutanix has a Forward P/E ratio of 50.97, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 20.86, and a PEG ratio of 2.52 compared to the industry's average PEG ratio of 1.93 [8] Industry Context - The Computers - IT Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 industries [9]