Core Viewpoint - Conagra Brands (CAG) is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings and revenues, with analysts adjusting their estimates downward over the past month [1][2]. Financial Performance - Quarterly earnings are predicted to be $0.59 per share, a decrease of 3.3% year-over-year [1]. - Revenues are forecasted at $2.85 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 1.8% [1]. Analyst Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 2% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and stock price performance [3]. Sales Projections - 'Sales- Grocery & Snacks' are expected to reach $1.18 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 0.7% [5]. - 'Sales- Foodservice' is forecasted at $282.84 million, indicating a decline of 2.9% from the prior year [5]. - 'Sales- International' is projected to be $228.22 million, reflecting a significant decrease of 14.5% year-over-year [5]. Operating Profit Estimates - 'Adjusted Operating Profit (loss)- Grocery & Snacks' is estimated at $256.07 million, slightly up from $255.40 million a year ago [8]. - 'Adjusted Operating Profit (loss)- Refrigerated & Frozen' is projected at $171.73 million, down from $189.70 million in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Adjusted Operating Profit (loss)- Foodservice' is expected to be $38.03 million, down from $39.70 million year-over-year [9]. - 'Adjusted Operating Profit (loss)- International' is estimated at $29.74 million, slightly up from $28.90 million a year ago [9]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Conagra Brands have declined by 5.7%, contrasting with a 5.2% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [10]. - Conagra Brands currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating potential underperformance in the near future [10].

Wall Street analysts expect FedEx (FDX) to post quarterly earnings of $5.94 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 9.8%. Revenues are expected to be $21.7 billion, down 1.9% from the year-ago quarter.Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 1.3% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.Ahe ...

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect AeroVironment (AVAV) to report quarterly earnings of $1.44 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 234.9%, with revenues projected at $243.67 million, up 23.7% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - There has been a downward revision of 21.7% in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reconsideration by analysts of their initial forecasts [2]. - Prior to earnings releases, revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts forecast 'Revenue- Product Sales' to reach $198.61 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +20.7% [4]. - 'Revenue- Loitering Munitions Systems (LMS)' is expected to be $133.09 million, suggesting a change of +80.4% year over year [5]. - 'Revenue- Contract Services' is projected at $45.41 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +40.2% [5]. - 'Revenue- MacCready Works (MW)' is expected to reach $19.93 million, reflecting a change of +2.3% from the prior-year quarter [5]. Gross Margin Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Gross margin- Contract services' will likely reach $15.12 million, compared to $11.08 million from the previous year [6]. - The consensus for 'Gross margin- Product sales' is projected at $81.93 million, up from $64.55 million year-over-year [6]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, AeroVironment shares have recorded returns of +11.5%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change [6].

Core Viewpoint - CarMax (KMX) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, a 25.8% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $7.56 billion, reflecting a 6.3% year-over-year growth [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised upward by 0.9% over the past 30 days, indicating analysts' reassessment of their projections [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are linked to short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue and Sales Projections - Analysts estimate 'Net sales - Wholesale vehicles' to reach $1.31 billion, a 4.7% increase from the prior year [5]. - 'Net sales - Other' is projected at $189.91 million, indicating a 5.8% year-over-year change [5]. - 'Net sales - Used vehicles' is expected to be $6.05 billion, reflecting a 6.6% increase year-over-year [5]. - The consensus for 'Other sales and revenues - Extended protection plan revenues' stands at $129.56 million, a 9.1% increase from the previous year [6]. Store and Unit Sales Estimates - Analysts project a total of 251 stores, up from 245 in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Unit sales - Total vehicles' are expected to reach 378,575, compared to 358,817 a year ago [9]. - 'Unit sales - Used vehicles' is estimated at 224,745, up from 211,132 in the previous year [9]. Profitability Metrics - 'Revenue per vehicle retailed (ASP) - Used vehicles' is forecasted to be $26.84 thousand, compared to $26.53 thousand last year [7]. - 'Gross Profit per Unit - Used vehicles gross profit' is expected to be $2,384.83, up from $2,347 last year [7]. - 'Gross Profit per Unit - Wholesale vehicles gross profit' is projected at $1,070.91, compared to $1,064 last year [8]. - 'Revenue per vehicle retailed (ASP) - Wholesale vehicles' is expected to be $8.29 thousand, compared to $8.09 thousand last year [10]. Market Performance - CarMax shares have decreased by 3.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 1.7% [10]. - CarMax holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [11].

In its upcoming report, Kroger (KR) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.44 per share, reflecting an increase of 0.7% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $45.38 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 0.3%.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Prior to a company's earni ...

In its upcoming report, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.93 per share, reflecting an increase of 10.6% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $3.26 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.3%.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estima ...

Key Takeaways OXY has gained 18.8% in two months, beating the industry's rally of 12.2%. Strategic CrownRock acquisition and Permian focus are boosting output and cutting operating costs. Despite strong gains, OXY faces pressure from falling earnings estimates and a lack of commodity hedging.Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s (OXY) shares have gained 18.8% in the last two months compared with the Zacks Oil and Gas-Integrated-United States industry’s rally of 12.2%.The company operates in a very competitiv ...

Core Insights - Korn/Ferry (KFY) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share, indicating no change from the previous year [1] - Analysts forecast revenues of $688.94 million, representing a decrease of 0.3% year over year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, reflecting analysts' reassessment of projections [1] Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Fee Revenue - Total Executive Search' at $206.26 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 3.8% [4] - The combined estimate for 'Fee Revenue' is projected to be $688.94 million, suggesting a decrease of 0.3% year over year [4] - 'Fee Revenue - Digital' is expected to reach $91.65 million, reflecting a change of 0.4% from the prior-year quarter [4] - 'Fee Revenue - Consulting' is anticipated to be $167.62 million, indicating a year-over-year decline of 8% [5] Market Performance - Over the past month, Korn/Ferry shares have recorded a return of 0.8%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's return of 3.6% [5] - Korn/Ferry holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), suggesting it may underperform the overall market in the upcoming period [5]

Key Takeaways AAL's Q1 2025 revenues fell 0.2% YoY, hit by soft leisure demand and a January flight accident. Total operating expenses rose to $12.82B, up from $12.56B in the prior-year March quarter. AAL ended the quarter with a current ratio of 0.52, signaling significant liquidity pressure.American Airlines’ (AAL) top line is grappling with a downturn in demand and the drawbacks of the American Eagle Flight 5342 incident. Weak liquidity and escalated operating expenses also put a strain on the company’ ...

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts forecast a quarterly loss of $0.84 per share for Lovesac (LOVE), indicating a year-over-year decline of 1.2% [1] - Anticipated revenues for the quarter are projected to be $136.05 million, reflecting a 2.6% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting analysts have reassessed their initial projections [1] Revenue Estimates - 'Net Sales- Other' is expected to reach $13.91 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 3.6% [4] - 'Net Sales- Internet' is estimated at $36.39 million, indicating a slight decrease of 0.6% year over year [4] - 'Net Sales- Showrooms' is projected to be $85.76 million, showing an increase of 5.1% from the previous year [4] Showroom Metrics - Analysts expect the 'Ending Showroom Count' to be 269, up from 246 in the same quarter of the previous year [5] Stock Performance - Shares of Lovesac have returned -1.4% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 7.2% [5] - Lovesac holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the near future [5]