Group 1 - Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR closed at $23.44, reflecting a -1.72% change from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.17% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Li Auto have decreased by 12.8%, while the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and the S&P 500 lost 4.37% and 3.94%, respectively [1] - Analysts expect Li Auto to report earnings of $1.38 per share and revenue of $23.97 billion for the full year, indicating no change in earnings and a 19.33% increase in revenue compared to last year [2] Group 2 - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Li Auto are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown a strong track record, with stocks rated 1 averaging a +25% annual return since 1988; currently, Li Auto holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Group 3 - Li Auto's Forward P/E ratio stands at 17.32, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 6.36 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.65, significantly higher than the Automotive - Foreign industry's average PEG ratio of 1.2, indicating a higher valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] - The Automotive - Foreign industry, part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, ranks in the top 35% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [7][8]

Company Performance - Baidu Inc. closed at $84.55, reflecting a -0.81% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.17% [1] - Over the past month, Baidu's shares have decreased by 16.65%, while the Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500 have lost 6.26% and 3.94%, respectively [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report for Baidu is expected to show an EPS of $1.79, which represents a 35.14% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $4.34 billion, down 0.64% from the previous year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $10.08 per share and revenue of $18.73 billion, indicating changes of -4.27% and +1.31% from the prior year, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Baidu reflect evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism about the company's profitability [3] Analyst Ratings - The Zacks Rank system, which integrates estimate changes, currently ranks Baidu as 1 (Strong Buy), with a history of outperforming the market [5] - Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate for Baidu has increased by 6.06% [5] Valuation Metrics - Baidu is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.46, which is a discount compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.47 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.02, while the Internet - Services industry has an average PEG ratio of 1.18 [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 135, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 - Synopsys (SNPS) closed at $421.88, with a slight increase of +0.16% from the previous trading day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] - Over the past month, Synopsys shares have decreased by 5.61%, which is worse than the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 4.81% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.56% [1] Financial Projections - The upcoming earnings per share (EPS) for Synopsys is projected to be $3.39, representing a 13% increase from the same quarter last year, with expected revenue of $1.6 billion, a 10.18% increase year-over-year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $14.88 per share and revenue at $6.77 billion, indicating increases of +12.73% and +8.05% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Synopsys are crucial as they reflect changing business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Synopsys at 3 (Hold), with no changes in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Synopsys has a Forward P/E ratio of 28.31, which is higher than the industry average of 24.06, and a PEG ratio of 2.12, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.09 [7] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, which includes Synopsys, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 81, placing it in the top 33% of over 250 industries, indicating strong performance potential [8]

Company Performance - Archer Aviation Inc. closed at $7.03, reflecting a +0.14% change from the previous trading day's closing, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 1.81% [1] - The stock has decreased by 3.17% over the past month, compared to the Aerospace sector's loss of 2.29% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.14% [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate Archer Aviation Inc. to report earnings of -$0.21 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 8.7% [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Archer Aviation Inc. are crucial as they reflect changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions being a favorable sign for the company's outlook [3] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown that 1 stocks have returned an average annual gain of +25% since 1988; Archer Aviation Inc. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [4][5] Industry Context - The Aerospace - Defense industry, part of the Aerospace sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 167, placing it in the bottom 33% of over 250 industries, indicating weaker performance compared to higher-ranked industries [6]

Company Performance - SharkNinja, Inc. (SN) closed at $73.55, reflecting a +1.02% change from the previous trading day's close, which lagged behind the S&P 500's gain of 1.81% [1] - The company's shares experienced a loss of 16.27% over the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.27% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.14% [1] Earnings Forecast - Analysts predict SharkNinja, Inc. will report an EPS of $0.76, indicating a 28.3% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $1.17 billion, reflecting a 9.81% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $4.91 per share and revenue of $6.23 billion for the year, indicating changes of +12.36% and +12.68%, respectively, compared to the previous year [3] - Recent revisions in analyst estimates are important as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a good sign for the company's outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - SharkNinja, Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.84, which is higher than the industry average of 12.91, indicating the company is trading at a premium [6] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.42, compared to the Retail-Miscellaneous industry average of 1.38 [7] Industry Ranking - The Retail-Miscellaneous industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 158, placing it in the bottom 37% of all industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

In the latest trading session, Cisco Systems (CSCO) closed at $57.33, marking a +1.3% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 1.81% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.56%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 2.06%.Shares of the seller of routers, switches, software and services witnessed a loss of 5.16% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 7.27% and t ...

Core Viewpoint - Salesforce.com (CRM) is experiencing a mixed performance in the market, with upcoming earnings expected to show growth in both EPS and revenue compared to the previous year [3][4]. Company Performance - Salesforce.com closed at $255, reflecting a slight decline of -0.05% from the previous day, underperforming against the S&P 500, which gained 1.81% [1] - Over the past month, Salesforce.com shares have decreased by 6.12%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 7.27% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.14% [2]. Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report is anticipated to show an EPS of $2.54, representing a 4.1% increase from the same quarter last year, with projected revenue of $9.74 billion, up 6.61% year-over-year [3]. - For the full year, earnings are projected at $11.13 per share and revenue at $40.78 billion, indicating increases of +9.12% and +7.61% respectively from the previous year [4]. Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect current business trends, with positive revisions indicating confidence in Salesforce.com's performance [4]. - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.06% in the past month, and Salesforce.com currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6]. Valuation Metrics - Salesforce.com is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 22.92, which is slightly below the industry average of 23.2, suggesting a potential discount [7]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.8, compared to the industry average of 2.05, indicating a favorable valuation relative to its projected earnings growth [8]. Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, which includes Salesforce.com, ranks 87 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the top 36% of over 250 industries [8]. - Historically, the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, highlighting the importance of industry ranking in investment decisions [9].

Company Performance - Lululemon's stock closed at $261.03, reflecting a +1.72% change from the previous trading day's close, which lagged behind the S&P 500's gain of 1.81% [1] - Over the past month, Lululemon shares have decreased by 17.13%, while the Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 have lost 7.73% and 6.14%, respectively [1] Upcoming Earnings - Lululemon is expected to report earnings of $2.61 per share, representing a year-over-year growth of 2.76%, with projected revenue of $2.35 billion, indicating a 6.58% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $14.98 per share and revenue at $11.22 billion, reflecting changes of +2.32% and +5.97% from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Lululemon are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism regarding the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which considers these estimate changes, currently ranks Lululemon at 3 (Hold), following a 3.53% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Lululemon has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.13, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 11.27 [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 2.15, higher than the industry average PEG ratio of 1.58, indicating a higher expected earnings growth rate relative to its price [7] Industry Context - The Textile - Apparel industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 83, placing it in the top 34% 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]

Group 1 - McKesson's stock closed at $679.33, showing a +1.13% change, outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 3.46% [1] - Over the last month, McKesson's shares increased by 4.85%, while the Medical sector and S&P 500 experienced losses of 10.85% and 5.27% respectively [1] Group 2 - McKesson is expected to report earnings of $9.81 per share on May 8, 2025, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 58.74% [2] - The consensus revenue estimate for McKesson is $93.7 billion, indicating a 22.72% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] Group 3 - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for McKesson can indicate shifts in short-term business patterns, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, provides actionable ratings for stocks [4] Group 4 - McKesson currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate moving 0.26% lower over the last 30 days [5] - The Forward P/E ratio for McKesson is 17.85, which is higher than the industry average of 15.09 [6] - McKesson has a PEG ratio of 1.26, compared to the Medical - Dental Supplies industry's average PEG ratio of 1.55 [6] Group 5 - The Medical - Dental Supplies industry, which includes McKesson, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 75, placing it in the top 31% of over 250 industries [7] - Industries in the top 50% of the Zacks Rank tend to outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

T. Rowe Price (TROW) closed the most recent trading day at $80.27, moving -1.7% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.57% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.84%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 2.15%.The financial services firm's stock has dropped by 17.32% in the past month, falling short of the Finance sector's loss of 10.12% and the S&P 500's loss of 12.16%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance ...