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 - 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].

Core Insights - Amer Sports, Inc. is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, marking an 87.5% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $1.38 billion, reflecting a 16.5% year-over-year growth [1] Earnings Projections - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 2.7%, indicating analysts' reassessment of their initial forecasts [2] - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3] Revenue Estimates - Analysts forecast 'Segment Revenue- Technical Apparel' to reach $637.72 million, a year-over-year increase of 25% [5] - 'Segment Revenue- Outdoor Performance' is estimated at $453.74 million, reflecting a 13.4% year-over-year change [5] - 'Channel Revenues- DTC' is expected to be $626.77 million, indicating a 28.2% increase from the prior year [5] - 'Channel Revenues- Wholesale' is projected at $751.97 million, showing an 8.4% year-over-year change [6] - 'Segment Revenue- Ball & Racquet Sports' is anticipated to reach $287.29 million, a 5.2% increase year-over-year [6] - 'Geographic Revenues- Asia Pacific' is estimated at $152.72 million, reflecting a significant 46.8% year-over-year change [6] - 'Geographic Revenues- Greater China' is projected to be $399.35 million, indicating a 28.8% increase from the prior year [7] - 'Geographic Revenues- EMEA' is expected to reach $376.04 million, a 4.8% year-over-year change [7] - 'Geographic Revenues- Americas' is estimated at $440.88 million, reflecting a 7.5% year-over-year increase [7] Profit Estimates - 'Adjusted Operating Profit- Technical Apparel' is projected to be $146.17 million, compared to $117 million from the previous year [8] - 'Adjusted Operating Profit- Ball & Racquet Sports' is expected to reach $14.33 million, up from $11 million year-over-year [8] - 'Adjusted Operating Profit- Outdoor Performance' is anticipated at $27.12 million, compared to $19 million in the same quarter last year [9] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Amer Sports, Inc. have returned +39.7%, significantly outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9% change [10]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect Deere (DE) to report a quarterly earnings of $5.68 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 33.4%, with revenues projected at $10.65 billion, down 21.8% from the previous year [1] Revenue Estimates - The consensus estimate for 'Net Sales and Revenues- Equipment Operations- Net sales' is $10.67 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of -21.6% [3] - Analysts predict 'Net Sales and Revenues- Construction & forestry net sales' to reach $3.05 billion, suggesting a decline of 20.7% year over year [4] - The combined estimate for 'Net Sales and Revenues- Agriculture and Turf' is $7.62 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of -22% [4] - 'Net Sales and Revenues- Small ag & turf net sales' is expected to be $2.77 billion, down 13.1% from the prior year [5] - The estimate for 'Net Sales and Revenues- Production & precision ag net sales' stands at $4.85 billion, indicating a decline of 26.3% year over year [5] - The overall estimate for 'Net Sales and Revenues- Net sales' is $10.62 billion, suggesting a year-over-year change of -22% [6] - 'Net Sales and Revenues- Other revenues' is projected at $212.04 million, down 7.8% from the previous year [6] Financial Services Revenue Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Net Sales and Revenues- Financial services revenues' at $1.35 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of -3.2% [7] - The total for 'Net Sales and Revenues- Financial services- Total' is projected to be $1.46 billion, indicating an 8.3% decline year over year [7] - 'Net Sales and Revenues- Financial services- Finance and Interest Income' is expected to reach $1.37 billion, down 8.7% from the prior year [8] - 'Net Sales and Revenues- Financial services- Other Income' is forecasted at $90.58 million, suggesting a year-over-year change of -1.5% [8] - 'Net Sales and Revenues- Equipment Operations- Finance and interest income' is estimated at $110.08 million, indicating a decline of 14.7% from the previous year [9] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Deere have returned +7.3%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.8% [9]

Core Viewpoint - Planet Fitness is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, a 17% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $280.69 million, reflecting a 13.2% year-over-year growth [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 0.4% in the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are significant indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenue- National advertising fund' to be $21.55 million, an 8.9% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenue- Franchise' is expected to reach $93.64 million, indicating an 11.2% year-over-year change [5]. - The 'Revenue- Equipment segment' is projected at $26.26 million, reflecting a 21.5% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenue- Corporate-owned stores segment' is anticipated to be $135.97 million, showing an 11.1% year-over-year change [6]. Same-store Sales and Store Metrics - The average prediction for 'Same-store sales' is 5.4%, down from 6.2% reported in the same quarter last year [6]. - The consensus for 'Total Stores - End of period' is 2,747, up from 2,599 a year ago [6]. - 'EOP Franchise Stores' are projected to reach 2,467, compared to 2,341 reported in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'EOP Corporate Stores' is expected to be 281, up from 258 year-over-year [7]. - 'Corporate-owned same store sales' is estimated at 5.0%, down from 6.2% in the previous year [7]. New Store Openings - Analysts forecast 'Total Stores - New stores opened' to be 23, down from 25 reported in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Franchisee-owned same store sales' is expected to be 5.4%, compared to 6.3% in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Total Stores - Beginning of period' is projected to be 2,722, up from 2,575 year-over-year [8]. Stock Performance - Planet Fitness shares have increased by 6.6% in the past month, compared to an 11.5% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [9].

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street analysts expect Monster Beverage to report a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.5%, with revenues projected at $1.98 billion, a 4.3% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 1% in the last 30 days, indicating a 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]. Revenue Projections - Analysts project 'Net Sales- Alcohol Brands' to reach $50.18 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 10.5% [5]. - 'Net Sales- Strategic Brands' are expected to be $101.81 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 6.1% [5]. - 'Net Sales- Monster Energy Drinks' are forecasted to reach $1.80 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 4% [5]. - 'Net Sales- Other' is projected at $5.95 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 7.5% [6]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Monster Beverage have returned +5.2%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which changed by +0.4% [7]. - Currently, Monster Beverage holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [7].

Core Viewpoint - Emerson Electric (EMR) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share, reflecting a 4.4% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $4.38 billion, a slight increase of 0.1% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.1% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts forecast 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Total' at $3.06 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of -0.1% [5]. - 'Net Sales- Software And Control- Total' is expected to reach $1.35 billion, reflecting a 1% increase from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation' is projected at $610.20 million, showing a decline of 3.5% from the year-ago quarter [5]. - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Safety & Productivity' is estimated at $355.61 million, down 2.6% year-over-year [6]. - 'Net Sales- Software and Control- Test & Measurement' is expected to be $355.83 million, indicating a 3% decrease from the prior-year quarter [6]. - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Final Control' is projected to reach $1.07 billion, reflecting a 1.8% increase from the prior-year quarter [7]. - 'Net Sales- Software and Control- Control Systems & Software' is expected at $696.17 million, indicating a 1.3% year-over-year change [7]. - 'Net Sales- Software and Control- AspenTech' is projected at $293.30 million, reflecting a 5.5% increase year-over-year [8]. - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical' is expected to be $1.02 billion, indicating a 0.7% increase from the prior-year quarter [8]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Emerson Electric shares have recorded a return of +3.9%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.5% change [8]. - Based on its Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), EMR is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the upcoming period [8].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect TransDigm Group (TDG) to report quarterly earnings of $8.85 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.8%, with revenues projected at $2.17 billion, up 12.9% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 1% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, indicating a collective reconsideration 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]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Net sales to external customers- Non-aviation' at $46.65 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +1.4% [5]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Airframe' are projected to reach $1.10 billion, reflecting a +14.3% change from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Power & Control' are expected to be $1.04 billion, with a year-over-year change of +14.1% [6]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Airframe- Commercial and non-aerospace OEM' are estimated at $346.21 million, indicating a +12.4% change [6]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Airframe- Defense' is projected at $328.12 million, reflecting a +4.2% change [7]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Power & Control- Defense' is expected to reach $442.99 million, indicating a +5% change [7]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Power & Control- Commercial and non-aerospace aftermarket' is projected at $327.62 million, with a significant year-over-year change of +62.2% [8]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Power & Control- Commercial and non-aerospace OEM' is expected to be $210.91 million, reflecting a -27.3% change [8]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Airframe- Commercial and non-aerospace aftermarket' is projected at $401.97 million, indicating a +19.6% change [9]. EBITDA Estimates - Analysts forecast 'EBITDA- Power & Control' to reach $589.29 million, compared to $519 million from the previous year [9]. - 'EBITDA- Non-aviation' is expected to be $17.78 million, down from $20 million year-over-year [9]. - 'EBITDA- Airframe' is projected at $537.98 million, compared to $510 million from the prior year [10]. Stock Performance - TransDigm shares have shown a return of +1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.7% change, indicating a potential alignment with overall market performance [11].

Core Viewpoint - Southern Co. is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.18 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 14.6%, with revenues projected at $6.94 billion, up 4.4% from the previous year [1] Earnings Projections - Analysts have revised the consensus EPS estimate 0.3% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation of initial estimates [1][2] - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions and have a strong correlation with short-term stock price movements [2] Key Metrics Estimates - Operating Revenues for Southern Power are estimated at $559.55 million, indicating an 18.3% year-over-year increase [4] - Operating Revenues for Southern Company Natural Gas are projected at $1.52 billion, reflecting an 11.1% decrease from the prior year [4] - Georgia Power - Retail Revenues are expected to reach $2.34 billion, suggesting an 8.4% year-over-year increase [4] - Georgia Power - Wholesale Revenues are forecasted at $66.47 million, indicating a 14.6% year-over-year increase [5] - Other Revenues for Georgia Power are estimated at $193.21 million, reflecting a 4.4% increase from the previous year [5] - Mississippi Power - Other Revenues are projected at $11.98 million, indicating an 8.9% increase [6] - Southern Company Gas - Gas Distribution Operations are expected to generate $1.16 billion, reflecting a 20.5% decrease [6] - Natural Gas revenues are projected at $1.43 billion, indicating a 16.3% decrease [7] - Alabama Power is expected to reach $1.94 billion in revenues, reflecting an 8.6% increase [7] - Georgia Power is projected to generate $2.59 billion, indicating an 8.2% increase [8] - Mississippi Power is expected to reach $367.54 million, reflecting a 7.5% increase [8] - Alabama Power - Other Revenues are estimated at $106.48 million, indicating a 6.5% increase [9] Stock Performance - Southern Co. shares have shown a return of -0.8% over the past month, compared to a -4.3% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [9]

Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock. While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, explo ...