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Why Comcast (CMCSA) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 22:56
Company Performance - Comcast's stock closed at $35.63, reflecting a gain of +2.98% from the previous trading session, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, Comcast shares have decreased by 0.35%, while the Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 have increased by 5.92% and 6.29%, respectively [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming EPS for Comcast is projected at $1.18, indicating a 2.48% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated to be $29.81 billion, showing a growth of 0.4% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Full-year earnings are expected to be $4.35 per share, with revenue projected at $122.07 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +0.46% and -1.35%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Comcast suggest a shifting business landscape, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Comcast has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.95, which is lower than the industry's Forward P/E of 8.97, indicating a valuation discount [6] - The PEG ratio for Comcast is 1.69, compared to the Cable Television industry's average PEG ratio of 0.45 [6] Industry Context - The Cable Television industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 199, placing it in the bottom 20% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank is based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]
Arista Networks (ANET) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 22:51
Company Performance - Arista Networks (ANET) closed at $93.70, reflecting a -3.2% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Arista Networks increased by 4.85%, which is lower than the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 11.3% and the S&P 500's gain of 6.29% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings per share (EPS) for Arista Networks is projected at $0.65, indicating a 25% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $2.11 billion, representing a 24.67% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $2.56 per share and revenue at $8.31 billion, reflecting changes of +12.78% and +18.72% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates suggest optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Arista Networks currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with a Forward P/E ratio of 37.83, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 29.13 [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.56, compared to the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.33 [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, which has a Zacks Industry Rank of 54, placing it in the top 22% of over 250 industries [6][7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]
Micron (MU) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 22:51
Group 1 - Micron's stock closed at $114.14, reflecting a +2.88% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, Micron's shares have increased by 20.22%, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 11.3% and the S&P 500's gain of 6.29% [2] - Micron is set to announce its earnings on June 25, 2025, with projected EPS of $1.57, indicating a 153.23% increase year-over-year, and revenue expected to be $8.81 billion, up 29.33% from the previous year [3] Group 2 - For the fiscal year, earnings are projected at $6.93 per share and revenue at $35.49 billion, representing increases of +433.08% and +41.34% respectively from the prior year [4] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Micron reflect positive sentiment regarding the company's business and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system indicates Micron currently holds a rank of 3 (Hold), with a stagnant EPS estimate over the past month [6] Group 3 - Micron's Forward P/E ratio is 16.02, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 18.04, suggesting a valuation discount [7] - The Computer - Integrated Systems industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 84, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [7][8]
Powell Industries (POWL) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 22:51
Company Performance - Powell Industries (POWL) closed at $185.76, reflecting a -2.35% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.55% gain [1] - Over the past month, POWL shares gained 1.25%, while the Industrial Products sector and S&P 500 gained 5.99% and 6.29%, respectively [1] Upcoming Financial Results - The upcoming EPS for Powell Industries is projected at $3.73, indicating a 1.58% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Quarterly revenue is estimated at $295.12 million, representing a 2.41% increase from the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $14.17 per share, with revenue expected to reach $1.11 billion, reflecting increases of +15.3% and +9.82% from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Outlook - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Powell Industries indicate a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which integrates estimate changes, currently ranks Powell Industries as 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Powell Industries has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.43, which is a discount compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 22.38 [7] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 0.96, while the Manufacturing - Electronics industry has an average PEG ratio of 1.83 [7] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - Electronics industry is part of the Industrial Products sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 76, placing it in the top 31% 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]
Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 22:51
The most recent trading session ended with Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) standing at $108.47, reflecting a -3.15% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.55%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.25%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.63%.The company's shares have seen an increase of 10.84% over the last month, not keeping up with the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 11.3% and outstripping the S&P 500's gain of 6.29%.The investment com ...
Chevron (CVX) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
ZACKS· 2025-06-10 22:51
Company Performance - Chevron's stock closed at $143.35, reflecting a +1.84% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, Chevron's shares have decreased by 0.61%, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector's increase of 3% and the S&P 500's increase of 6.29% [1] Earnings Estimates - Chevron's upcoming earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.58, indicating a 38.04% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for Chevron's revenue is $46.98 billion, down 8.21% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $6.87 per share and revenue of $190.14 billion, representing changes of -31.64% and -6.24% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Chevron reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism regarding the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Chevron as 5 (Strong Sell), with a 6.91% decrease in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6] Valuation Metrics - Chevron's Forward P/E ratio stands at 20.49, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 10.33 [7] - The company's PEG ratio is currently 2.47, while the average PEG ratio for the Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry is 1.78 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 232, placing it within the bottom 6% of over 250 industries [8]
Why Dow Inc. (DOW) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
ZACKS· 2025-06-09 23:16
Company Performance - Dow Inc. closed at $29.39, with a daily increase of +2.94%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.09% [1] - Over the past month, Dow Inc. shares have decreased by 3.15%, while the Basic Materials sector and the S&P 500 have increased by 4.01% and 7.21%, respectively [1] Financial Projections - The upcoming earnings per share (EPS) for Dow Inc. is projected to be $0, indicating a 100% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $10.39 billion, down 4.84% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $0.42 per share and revenue of $41.71 billion, reflecting changes of -75.44% and -2.91% from last year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Dow Inc. are crucial as they indicate near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks Dow Inc. at 4 (Sell) [6] - Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 36.12% [6] Valuation Metrics - Dow Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 68.22, significantly higher than the industry average of 14.38, indicating a premium valuation [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 7.8, compared to the Chemical - Diversified industry's average PEG ratio of 1.84 [8] Industry Context - The Chemical - Diversified industry is part of the Basic Materials sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 187, placing it in the bottom 24% of over 250 industries [9] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9]
Progressive (PGR) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
ZACKS· 2025-06-09 22:51
Company Performance - Progressive's stock closed at $271.31, down by 2.87% from the previous trading day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.09% [1] - The stock has decreased by 1.82% over the past month, while the Finance sector and S&P 500 saw gains of 5.44% and 7.21% respectively [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming earnings report for Progressive is expected to show earnings per share (EPS) of $3.93, a 48.3% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $21.53 billion, reflecting a 17.92% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $16.17 per share and revenue at $87.6 billion, indicating increases of 15.09% and 16.63% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Progressive indicate a positive outlook on the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently rates Progressive as 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Progressive has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.28, which is higher than the industry average of 12.07 [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.69, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.76 [7] Industry Context - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 53, placing it in the top 22% of over 250 industries [8]
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
ZACKS· 2025-06-05 23:21
Company Performance - VICI Properties Inc. closed at $31.45, reflecting a +0.22% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500 which fell by 0.53% [1] - Over the past month, VICI shares have decreased by 0.88%, while the Finance sector and S&P 500 gained 3.08% and 5.17% respectively [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.59, a 3.51% increase from the same quarter last year, with revenue forecasted at $995.14 million, indicating a 3.99% growth [2] - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $2.34 per share and revenue at $3.98 billion, reflecting increases of +3.54% and +3.52% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for VICI Properties Inc. are important as they reflect the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns, with positive adjustments indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, currently ranks VICI Properties Inc. as 2 (Buy), with a 0.17% increase in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5][6] Valuation Metrics - VICI Properties Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.39, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 11.24 [7] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 2.91, compared to the industry average of 2.44, indicating a higher expected earnings growth rate relative to its price [7] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 130, placing it in the bottom 48% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that industries in the top 50% outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]
NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
ZACKS· 2025-06-05 23:21
Company Performance - NXP Semiconductors' stock closed at $206.90, reflecting a -1.49% change from the previous day, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.53% [1] - Over the past month, NXP Semiconductors' shares gained 12.39%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 8.67% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.17% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect NXP Semiconductors to report earnings of $2.66 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 16.88% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $2.9 billion, down 7.26% from the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $11.51 per share and revenue at $11.97 billion, reflecting changes of -12.07% and -5.09% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for NXP Semiconductors are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism about the company's profitability [4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks NXP Semiconductors at 3 (Hold) [6] - Over the past month, there has been a 0.26% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate for NXP Semiconductors [6] Valuation Metrics - NXP Semiconductors has a Forward P/E ratio of 18.24, which is a discount compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 36.79 [7] - The company's PEG ratio is 2.27, while the average PEG ratio for the Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is 2.06 [7] Industry Overview - The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 89, placing it in the top 37% of over 250 industries [8]