Waste Management (WM) ended the recent trading session at $219.71, demonstrating a -1.08% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.74%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.63%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.76%. Heading into today, shares of the garbage and recycling hauler had gained 3.53% over the past month, outpacing the Business Services sector's gain of 2.83% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79%.The investment community w ...

Company Performance - Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) closed at $38.99, reflecting a -1.69% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.74% [1] - Over the last month, Pilgrim's Pride shares increased by 1.95%, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 1% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] Financial Projections - Pilgrim's Pride is projected to report earnings of $0.91 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 32.59% [2] - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.45 per share and revenue of $0 million, showing changes of +0.55% and 0% respectively from the previous year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Pilgrim's Pride reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, provides actionable ratings for investors [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Pilgrim's Pride currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.28, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 12.34 [6] Industry Context - The Food - Meat Products industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, placing it in the top 23% of over 250 industries [6] - The strength of individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Camtek (CAMT) closed at $106.35, reflecting a -2.08% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell by 0.74% [1] - Over the past month, Camtek's shares have decreased by 2.07%, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 0.14% and the S&P 500 increased by 0.79% [2] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate Camtek will report earnings of $0.83 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 7.79%. Revenue is expected to reach $127.21 million, up 8.46% from the same quarter last year [3] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $3.21 per share and revenue at $495.14 million, reflecting increases of +13.43% and +15.36% respectively from the previous year [4] Analyst Sentiment - Recent revisions to analyst estimates for Camtek suggest positive sentiment regarding the company's business and profitability, as these revisions are correlated with near-term share price momentum [5][4] - Camtek currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.14% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [6] Valuation Metrics - Camtek's Forward P/E ratio stands at 33.86, which is lower than the industry average of 44.66 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.17, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.06 [7] Industry Context - The Electronics - Measuring Instruments industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 108, placing it in the top 44% of over 250 industries [8]

Core Viewpoint - Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated is expected to show significant growth in its upcoming earnings report, with a notable increase in both EPS and revenue compared to the previous year [2][3]. Group 1: Stock Performance - The company's stock closed at $67.89, reflecting a decrease of 1.08% from the previous trading session, which is lower than the S&P 500's loss of 0.74% [1] - Over the past month, Diebold Nixdorf's shares have increased by 4.59%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1]. Group 2: Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings disclosure is anticipated to report an EPS of $1.73, representing a 78.35% increase from the same quarter last year [2]. - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $1.1 billion, indicating an 11.12% rise from the equivalent quarter last year [2]. - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $3.51 per share and revenue at $3.8 billion, reflecting increases of 54.63% and 1.31% respectively from the prior year [3]. Group 3: Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Diebold Nixdorf are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive changes indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4]. - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses these estimate changes, currently ranks Diebold Nixdorf at 3 (Hold) [6]. Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Diebold Nixdorf is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 19.55, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 28.86 [7]. - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 51, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [7].

Core Viewpoint - Texas Instruments is expected to report a decline in EPS while showing revenue growth in its upcoming earnings release, indicating mixed performance expectations for the company. Group 1: Stock Performance - Texas Instruments (TXN) closed at $173.49, reflecting a -1.1% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.74% [1] - Over the past month, TXN shares gained 0.09%, lagging behind the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] Group 2: Earnings Expectations - The anticipated EPS for Texas Instruments is $1.28, representing a 1.54% decrease compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $4.42 billion, which is a 10.38% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Group 3: Annual Forecast - Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.46 per share and revenue of $17.69 billion for the year, indicating increases of +5% and +13.07% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Texas Instruments reflect evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism [3] - Texas Instruments currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] Group 5: Valuation Metrics - Texas Instruments has a Forward P/E ratio of 32.12, which is lower than its industry's Forward P/E of 34.68, suggesting a valuation discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.11, compared to the average PEG ratio of 3.99 for Semiconductor - General stocks [6] Group 6: Industry Context - The Semiconductor - General industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 37, placing it in the top 15% 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 - Gold.com (GOLD) experienced a stock increase of +1.79% to $34.05, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.74% [1] - Over the past month, Gold.com shares have gained 14.36%, significantly surpassing the Finance sector's gain of 2.1% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $0.7, representing a 27.27% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected at $2.73 billion, indicating a 0.52% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $2.8 per share, reflecting a +29.03% change from the previous year, with revenue expected to reach $12.01 billion, marking a +9.37% increase [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Gold.com suggest a positive outlook regarding business and profitability [3] Analyst Ratings - Gold.com currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] - The Zacks Rank system has a historical track record of outperformance, with 1 stocks averaging a +25% annual return since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Gold.com has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.95, which is lower than the industry average of 12.09, indicating a potential discount [6] - The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, to which Gold.com belongs, ranks in the top 39% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [6]

Company Performance - Coupang, Inc. closed at $23.59, reflecting a -2.24% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.74% [1] - Over the last month, Coupang's shares decreased by 9.66%, contrasting with the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 0.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report for Coupang is expected to show an EPS of $0.03, representing a 25% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted at $9.27 billion, which is a 16.42% increase compared to the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $0.16 per share, indicating a -27.27% change from the previous year, while revenue is estimated at $34.97 billion, reflecting a +15.54% increase [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest positive near-term business trends, which may indicate a favorable business outlook [3] Analyst Ratings and Valuation - The Zacks Rank for Coupang is currently 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate decreasing by 3.92% in the past month [5] - Coupang's Forward P/E ratio stands at 147.74, significantly higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 18.89, indicating a premium valuation [5] Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, placing it in the top 34% of over 250 industries [6] - Research indicates that industries in the top 50% of Zacks Rank outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]

Company Performance - Intuit's stock closed at $662.42, reflecting a -1.11% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.74% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, Intuit's shares had increased by 5.39%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Intuit's upcoming earnings release is highly anticipated, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $3.65, indicating a 9.94% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $4.53 billion, reflecting a 14.23% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $23.1 per share and revenue at $21.12 billion, representing increases of +14.64% and +12.16% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Intuit are important, as positive estimate revisions can signal a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Intuit has a Forward P/E ratio of 29, which is higher than the industry average of 23.86, suggesting that Intuit is trading at a premium [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.04, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.95, indicating a higher valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] Industry Ranking - The Computer - Software industry, to which Intuit belongs, ranks in the top 34% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 82 [7] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates stocks based on estimate changes, indicates that Intuit currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5]

Company Overview - AppLovin (APP) stock closed at $673.82, down 2.87%, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.74% [1] - Over the past month, AppLovin's stock has increased by 6.23%, outperforming the Business Services sector's gain of 2.83% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] Earnings Forecast - AppLovin is expected to report an EPS of $2.89, reflecting a growth of 67.05% year-over-year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $1.6 billion, indicating a 16.86% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full-Year Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimates for AppLovin's full-year earnings are $9.32 per share and revenue of $5.57 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +105.74% and +18.2%, respectively [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions are seen as positive indicators for the business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - AppLovin has a Forward P/E ratio of 74.46, significantly higher than the industry average of 18.56 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.72, compared to the Technology Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.72 [6] Industry Context - The Technology Services industry, part of the Business Services sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, placing it in the top 38% of over 250 industries [7] - Strong industry rankings correlate with superior performance, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Viewpoint - Constellation Energy Corporation is experiencing a decline in stock performance, with upcoming earnings expected to show a decrease in EPS compared to the previous year [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Constellation Energy Corporation closed at $353.27, down 1.08% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.74% [1] - The stock has decreased by 1.8% over the past month, while the Oils-Energy sector saw a loss of 0.43% and the S&P 500 gained 0.79% [1]. Group 2: Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings disclosure is anticipated to show an EPS of $2.17, reflecting an 11.07% decline from the same quarter last year [2]. - Quarterly revenue is projected at $5.48 billion, which is a 1.83% increase from the year-ago period [2]. Group 3: Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are estimated at $9.3 per share and revenue at $24.35 billion, indicating increases of 7.27% and 3.31% respectively from the prior year [3]. - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook for the business [3]. Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Constellation Energy Corporation has a Forward P/E ratio of 38.38, significantly higher than the industry average of 20.3, indicating a premium valuation [6]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.49, compared to the industry average of 1.93, suggesting higher expected earnings growth relative to its price [7]. Group 5: Industry Ranking - The Alternative Energy - Other industry, which includes Constellation Energy Corporation, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 107, placing it in the top 44% of over 250 industries [7]. - The Zacks Rank system indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8].