Waltham, Massachusetts-based Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) provides life sciences solutions, analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, laboratory products and biopharma services. Valued at $218.2 billion by market cap, the company provides a portfolio of reagents, instruments, and consumables for research, drug development, and disease diagnosis, along with laboratory products and biopharma services. The leading scientific research services and products provider is expected to announce its fisca ...

Nashville, Tennessee-based HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) is a healthcare services company that owns and operates a broad network of hospitals, surgery centers, freestanding emergency rooms, and urgent care clinics. Valued at a market cap of $107.7 billion, the company is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025 in the near future. Before this event, analysts expect this healthcare giant to report a profit of $7.37 per share, up 18.5% from $6.22 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has ...

With a market cap of $68 billion, CSX Corporation (CSX) is a major U.S. freight transportation and railroad company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. It is one of the largest Class I railroads in North America, operating an extensive 20,000-mile rail network that serves 26 U.S. states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and parts of Canada (Ontario and Quebec), connecting key industrial and population centers. The transportation giant is set to announce its fourth-quarter resul ...

Core Insights - Paychex reported revenue of $1.56 billion for the quarter ended November 2025, reflecting an 18.3% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +0.22% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55 billion [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.26, up from $1.14 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +1.61% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.24 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Average investment balance for funds held for clients was $5.35 billion, exceeding the three-analyst average estimate of $5.22 billion [4] - Average interest rates earned on funds held for clients was 3.5%, slightly above the three-analyst average estimate of 3.4% [4] - Average investment balance for corporate cash equivalents and investments was $1.68 billion, surpassing the $1.55 billion average estimate based on two analysts [4] - Average interest rates earned on corporate cash equivalents and investments was 3.9%, below the two-analyst average estimate of 4.1% [4] - Revenue from Management Solutions was $1.17 billion, slightly below the $1.18 billion average estimate from five analysts, but represented a +21.1% year-over-year change [4] - Revenue from interest on funds held for clients was $54.3 million, exceeding the $45.65 million estimated by five analysts, marking a +50.4% change year-over-year [4] - Total service revenue was $1.5 billion, slightly below the $1.51 billion estimated by five analysts, with a +17.4% year-over-year change [4] - Revenue from PEO and Insurance Solutions was $336.9 million, above the five-analyst average estimate of $330.83 million, representing a +6% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Paychex have returned +0.7% over the past month, underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Valued at a market cap of $42.8 billion, D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) is a leading homebuilding company based in Arlington, Texas. It constructs a wide range of residential homes, including single-family detached homes, townhomes, and duplexes and also provides related services such as mortgage financing, title agency services, and residential lot development.  It is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q1 earnings for 2026 before the market opens on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Ahead of this event, analysts expect this hom ...

Core Viewpoint - Netflix, Inc. is set to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025, with expectations of a profit increase, despite recent concerns regarding a significant acquisition [1][2]. Financial Performance Expectations - Analysts anticipate Netflix to report a profit of $0.55 per share for Q4 2025, reflecting a 27.9% increase from $0.43 per share in the same quarter last year [2]. - For the current fiscal year ending in December, the expected profit is $2.53 per share, up 27.8% from $1.98 per share in fiscal 2024 [3]. - EPS is projected to grow 26.9% year-over-year to $3.21 in fiscal 2026 [3]. Stock Performance and Market Sentiment - Over the past 52 weeks, Netflix shares have increased by 4.6%, underperforming compared to the S&P 500 Index's 16.5% return and the State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF's 19.6% gain [4]. - Following the announcement of a proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's film and TV studios, Netflix shares dropped by 3.4%, raising concerns about overpayment and execution risk [5]. - Analyst sentiment is moderately optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall; among 43 analysts, 25 recommend "Strong Buy," 3 "Moderate Buy," 13 "Hold," and 2 "Strong Sell" [5]. - The mean price target for Netflix is $128.99, indicating a potential upside of 36.7% from current levels [5].

Core Insights - Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. reported fiscal second-quarter earnings per share of $0.69, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.67, despite a 5% decline in earnings year-over-year [1][6] - The company's revenue for the quarter reached approximately $1.62 billion, surpassing the estimated $1.59 billion, driven by an 8% increase in sales volume [2][6] - The stock experienced a significant decline of 25%, dropping to $44.70, following the earnings report due to negative market reaction to the company's full-year guidance [4][6] Financial Performance - Revenue growth was attributed to customer wins and market share gains, although the price/mix fell by 8% due to pricing and trade support challenges [2] - In North America, Lamb Weston saw an increase in EBITDA due to higher volumes and cost savings, while the International segment faced a decline in EBITDA due to increased costs [3] - The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 15.95 and a price-to-sales ratio of about 0.97, indicating a favorable valuation relative to sales [5] Market Reaction - The market reacted negatively to the company's full-year guidance, projecting flat revenue and an 11% decrease in adjusted EBITDA at the midpoint, despite strong second-quarter performance [4] - The decline in stock price reflects investor concerns over future profitability and market conditions [4]

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Griffon (GFF) . Shares have added about 13.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Griffon due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Griffon Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.Griffon's Earnings Miss Esti ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Jack In The Box (JACK) . Shares have added about 27% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Jack In The Box due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.Jack in the Box Q4 Earnings Lag & Revenue ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Target (TGT) . Shares have added about 18.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Target due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Target Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late. ...