Company Performance - CRH's stock closed at $92.44, reflecting a +1.19% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.74% [1] - Over the past month, CRH shares experienced a loss of 0.86%, which is better than the Construction sector's loss of 6.25% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.77% [1] Upcoming Earnings - CRH is set to release its earnings report on May 5, 2025, with an expected EPS of -$0.06, indicating a 200% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for CRH's revenue is $6.88 billion, representing a 5.38% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.78 per share and revenue of $37.8 billion, reflecting changes of +7.24% and +6.28% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for CRH are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in the company's performance [4] - Adjustments in estimates are correlated with stock price performance, and the Zacks Rank system has been developed to integrate these changes [5] Zacks Rank and Valuation - CRH currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a 0.17% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.81, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 15.41, and a PEG ratio of 1.45, lower than the industry average PEG ratio of 1.82 [7] Industry Context - The Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Construction sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 154, placing it in the bottom 38% of over 250 industries [8]

Bitfarms Ltd. (BITF) ended the recent trading session at $1.03, demonstrating a +0.98% swing from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.74%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.05%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.26%.Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 7.02% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Business Services sector with its loss of 4.61% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.77%.The investment community will be closely monitorin ...

Company Performance - Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) closed at $14.51, reflecting a +0.42% change from the previous trading day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.74% [1] - The stock has decreased by 9.18% over the past month, compared to a loss of 7.86% in the Transportation sector and a 4.77% loss in the S&P 500 [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings disclosure is expected to show an EPS of -$0.28, representing a 132.18% decline year-over-year [2] - Quarterly revenue is anticipated to be $203.25 million, down 21.64% from the same period last year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $1.28 per share and revenue of $1.09 billion, indicating year-over-year declines of -51.33% and -14.14%, respectively [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Star Bulk Carriers should be monitored, as they reflect short-term business trends and can influence stock performance [4] - Upward revisions in estimates indicate analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations and profit generation capabilities [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Star Bulk Carriers at 4 (Sell), with a 16.63% decrease in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.29, which is higher than the industry average of 9.6 [7] Industry Context - The Transportation - Shipping industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 224, placing it in the bottom 10% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks [8]

Group 1 - Affirm Holdings closed at $49.13, reflecting a +1.92% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.74% [1] - The stock gained 1.73% over the previous month, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 6.23% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.77% [1] Group 2 - The upcoming earnings report on May 8, 2025, is expected to show an EPS of -$0.08, which is an 81.4% increase compared to the same quarter last year, with revenue anticipated at $783.11 million, indicating a 35.92% increase year-over-year [2] - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of -$0.06 per share and revenue of $3.18 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +96.41% and +37.08%, respectively [3] Group 3 - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Affirm Holdings suggest a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system indicates that Affirm Holdings is currently rated 1 (Strong Buy), with a 56.58% increase in the EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6] Group 4 - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, placing it in the top 36% of all industries [7]

OneSpan (OSPN) closed the latest trading day at $15.46, indicating a +1.38% change from the previous session's end. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.74%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.05%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.26%.Shares of the internet security company have depreciated by 4.15% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 6.23% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.77%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performa ...

Company Performance - XPeng Inc. Sponsored ADR (XPEV) closed at $20.80, reflecting a +1.61% change from the previous day's closing price, which is lower than the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.03% [1] - Over the past month, XPeng's shares have decreased by 1.21%, outperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's decline of 3.15% and the S&P 500's drop of 5.07% [1] Earnings Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimates for XPeng's upcoming earnings release project earnings of -$0.29 per share and revenue of $10.9 billion for the fiscal year, indicating increases of +65.48% and +92.21% respectively compared to the previous year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for XPeng reflect the latest near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in the company's performance and profit potential [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, provides a rating system that can help investors make informed decisions [4] Zacks Rank and Industry Performance - XPeng currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with no changes in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5] - The Automotive - Foreign industry, which includes XPeng, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 165, placing it in the bottom 34% of over 250 industries, suggesting weaker performance compared to higher-ranked industries [6]

Company Performance - CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) closed at $39.11, with a daily increase of +1.48%, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.03% [1] - The company's stock has decreased by 1.63% over the past month, which is better than the Medical sector's decline of 8.57% and the S&P 500's drop of 5.07% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of -$1.27, reflecting an 11.19% improvement from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $5.24 million, indicating a significant increase of 947.2% compared to the previous year’s quarter [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts project an EPS of -$5.09 and revenue of $56.98 million, representing changes of -17.28% and +52.69% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook for CRISPR Therapeutics AG, indicating optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently rates CRISPR Therapeutics AG at 3 (Hold) [6] Industry Context - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, which includes CRISPR Therapeutics AG, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, placing it in the top 32% 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 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) closed at $17.15, with a +0.88% change from the previous day, lagging behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.03% [1] - Over the last month, NCLH shares decreased by 15.93%, underperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 4.94% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company's earnings report is scheduled for April 30, 2025, with an expected EPS of $0.09, reflecting a 43.75% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - Quarterly revenue is forecasted at $2.15 billion, down 2.04% from the previous year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.06 per share and revenue of $10.15 billion, indicating year-over-year increases of +13.19% and +7.11%, respectively [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a dynamic business environment, with positive revisions indicating confidence in the company's performance [3] Valuation Metrics - NCLH has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.27, significantly lower than the industry average of 16.98 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 0.23, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.17 [6] Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, which includes NCLH, is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 139, placing it in the bottom 44% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Clear Secure closed at $25.75, showing no change from the previous session, lagging behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.03% [1] - The company's shares decreased by 4.81% over the last month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 7.31% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.07% [1] Earnings Forecast - Clear Secure is projected to report earnings of $0.30 per share, representing year-over-year growth of 7.14% [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $208.17 million, up 16.26% from the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $1.36 per share, indicating a decrease of 24.44% from the previous year, while revenue is projected at $880.24 million, reflecting an increase of 14.24% [3] Analyst Estimates and Market Trends - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Clear Secure indicate a positive outlook for the company's business [3] - Estimate revisions are correlated with near-term share price momentum, suggesting potential for price increases [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Clear Secure has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), with a history of outperforming the market [5] - The Forward P/E ratio for Clear Secure is 18.89, which is a discount compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 24.67 [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, placing it in the top 32% of over 250 industries [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - MINISO Group Holding Limited Unsponsored ADR (MNSO) closed at $17.22, reflecting a +1.29% change from the previous day, which is lower than the S&P 500's gain of 2.03% [1] - Over the last month, MNSO shares decreased by 9.43%, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 2.36% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure is highly anticipated, with consensus estimates predicting revenue of $624.52 million, a 21.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $1.35 per share and revenue of $2.93 billion, representing increases of +17.39% and +24.25% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for MNSO should be monitored, as positive revisions indicate optimism about the company's business outlook [4] - Estimate revisions are correlated with near-term share price momentum, which can be leveraged by investors using the Zacks Rank system [5] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks MNSO at 4 (Sell), with a 1.1% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] - MNSO is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.59, which is lower than the industry average of 12.91, suggesting it is trading at a discount [7] PEG Ratio and Industry Context - MNSO has a PEG ratio of 0.7, compared to the average PEG ratio of 1.29 in the Retail - Apparel and Shoes sector, indicating potential undervaluation based on projected earnings growth [8] - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry is ranked 139 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 44% of over 250 industries [8]