The most recent trading session ended with e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) standing at $77.15, reflecting a -1.36% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.1%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.21%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.72%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the cosmetics company had gained 49.91% over the past month. This has outpaced the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 1.24% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.86% in that ...

Company Performance - FedEx's stock closed at $231.15, reflecting a -0.77% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.73% [1] - Over the past month, FedEx shares have increased by 10.69%, slightly underperforming the Transportation sector's gain of 10.92% but outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 9.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - FedEx's upcoming earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $6.03, indicating an 11.46% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $21.8 billion, which represents a 1.41% decline from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $18.21 per share and revenue at $87.46 billion, showing changes of +2.3% and -0.23% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for FedEx are crucial as they reflect the evolving nature of near-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations [4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks FedEx at 3 (Hold), with a recent downward shift of 0.13% in the EPS estimate [6] - Historically, 1 ranked stocks have delivered an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Valuation Metrics - FedEx has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.79, which is lower than the industry average of 14.04 [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.2, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.74 [7] Industry Context - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry, to which FedEx belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 196, placing it in the bottom 21% of over 250 industries [8]

In the latest market close, Lowe's (LOW) reached $230.77, with a -0.86% movement compared to the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.73%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.64%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.61%.The home improvement retailer's stock has climbed by 3.85% in the past month, falling short of the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.91% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.07%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Lowe' ...

Company Performance - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. closed at $9.75, reflecting a -1.02% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 3.26% [1] - The company's shares increased by 17.4% over the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector's gain of 7.61% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.78% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure is expected to show an EPS of $0.29, a decrease of 12.12% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $827.19 million, indicating a 4.91% decline year-over-year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates predict full-year earnings of $1.24 per share and revenue of $3.6 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +2.48% and +3.01%, respectively [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are crucial as they reflect changes in short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in the company's performance [4] Valuation Metrics - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.96, significantly lower than the industry average of 14.59, suggesting it is trading at a discount [7] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 0.71, compared to the Financial Transaction Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.19 [8] Industry Ranking - The Financial Transaction Services industry, part of the Business Services sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 74, placing it in the top 30% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Performance - Williams-Sonoma (WSM) closed at $160.31, reflecting a -0.36% change from the previous day, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.07% [1] - The stock has increased by 8.79% over the past month, underperforming compared to the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 14% and the S&P 500's gain of 13.74% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure is anticipated to show an EPS of $1.76, representing a 13.73% decline year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $1.67 billion, indicating a 0.56% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates project full-year earnings of $8.49 per share and revenue of $7.69 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of -3.41% and -0.34%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates are crucial as they indicate near-term business trends and analyst sentiment regarding the company's profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Williams-Sonoma at 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.3% decrease in the EPS estimate over the past month [5] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 18.95, which aligns with the industry's average [6] - Williams-Sonoma's PEG ratio stands at 2.61, compared to the Retail - Home Furnishings industry's average PEG ratio of 2.25 [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Home Furnishings industry ranks in the bottom 18% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 203 [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside- audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.96% downward. Archer Aviation Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 91, finds itself in ...

Group 1 - Accenture's stock closed at $306.09, reflecting a +0.75% change, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.44% [1] - Over the past month, Accenture's shares increased by 7.96%, which is lower than the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 15.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 10.62% [1] Group 2 - Accenture is expected to release earnings on June 20, 2025, with a predicted EPS of $3.27, indicating a 4.47% growth year-over-year [2] - The consensus estimate anticipates revenue of $17.18 billion, reflecting a 4.36% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Group 3 - For the full year, earnings are projected at $12.70 per share and revenue at $68.4 billion, showing increases of +6.28% and +5.41% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate optimism regarding Accenture's business and profitability [3][4] Group 4 - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Accenture at 3 (Hold) [5] - Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 0.22% [5] Group 5 - Accenture's Forward P/E ratio is 23.92, which is higher than the industry's average Forward P/E of 20.16 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.07, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.79 [7] Group 6 - The Computers - IT Services industry, which includes Accenture, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - On Holding (ONON) closed at $48.20, reflecting a -1.41% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell by 0.77% [1] - Over the past month, shares of On Holding have increased by 19.33%, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.54% and the S&P 500's gain of 11.54% [1] Upcoming Earnings Report - On Holding is set to release its earnings report on May 13, 2025, with an expected EPS of $0.24, indicating a 36.84% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $773.88 million, representing a 33.1% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.19 per share and revenue of $3.39 billion, reflecting changes of +8.18% and +28.48% respectively from the previous year [3] - Analysts' estimate revisions are crucial as they indicate the evolving nature of business trends, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - On Holding currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 41.08, which is significantly higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 13.78 [6] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 1.96, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.43 [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, which includes On Holding, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 186, placing it in the bottom 25% of over 250 industries [7] - Historically, the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Viewpoint - Ulta Beauty's stock performance has shown a recent decline, but it has outperformed the Retail-Wholesale sector and the S&P 500 over the past month, indicating potential resilience in its market position [1]. Financial Performance - Ulta Beauty is expected to report earnings of $5.73 per share on May 29, 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 11.44%. Revenue is projected to be $2.79 billion, representing a 2.19% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2]. - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $23.01 per share, down 9.19% from the previous year, while revenue is expected to reach $11.57 billion, up 2.41% [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Ulta Beauty indicate changing business trends, with upward revisions suggesting analysts' optimism about the company's profitability [4]. - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently rates Ulta Beauty as 3 (Hold), with a slight decrease of 0.15% in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6]. Valuation Metrics - Ulta Beauty's Forward P/E ratio stands at 17.14, which is higher than the industry average of 14.21, indicating a premium valuation [7]. - The company's PEG ratio is 2.34, compared to the industry average of 1.53, suggesting that Ulta Beauty's expected earnings growth is factored into its valuation [7]. Industry Context - The Retail - Miscellaneous industry, which includes Ulta Beauty, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 155, placing it in the bottom 38% of over 250 industries, indicating weaker performance relative to other sectors [8].

Group 1: Company Performance - Vistra Corp. (VST) closed at $139.28, reflecting a +1.44% change from the previous session, which lagged behind the S&P 500's gain of 1.47% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Vistra Corp. have increased by 26.88%, significantly outperforming the Utilities sector's gain of 0.44% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.47% [1] Group 2: Earnings Expectations - Vistra Corp. is expected to report earnings on May 7, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $0.54, representing a 134.78% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $4.4 billion, which is a 44.14% increase from the previous year [2] Group 3: Full-Year Estimates - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates for Vistra Corp. indicate earnings of $5.72 per share and revenue of $21.25 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of -18.29% for earnings and +23.35% for revenue [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates and Market Sentiment - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Vistra Corp. are important as they reflect the changing dynamics of short-term business patterns, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Vistra Corp. as 3 (Hold), with the EPS estimate having moved 0.45% lower over the past month [6] Group 5: Valuation Metrics - Vistra Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 24.01, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.35 [7] - The PEG ratio for Vistra Corp. is currently 2.26, while the average PEG ratio for the Utility - Electric Power industry is 2.69 [7] Group 6: Industry Context - The Utility - Electric Power industry, part of the broader Utilities sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 30, placing it in the top 13% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]