Company Performance - Halliburton's stock closed at $19.97, reflecting a +0.3% change from the previous day, but lagged behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.05% [1] - The stock has decreased by 3.58% over the past month, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 1.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.21% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Halliburton is expected to report an EPS of $0.57, which is a decline of 28.75% from the same quarter last year, with projected revenue of $5.46 billion, down 6.42% year-over-year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $2.40 per share and revenue at $21.87 billion, indicating decreases of -19.73% and -4.67% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent consensus EPS projections have decreased by 3.4% in the last 30 days, and Halliburton currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [5] - The Zacks Rank system has shown that 1 ranked stocks have yielded an average annual return of +25% since 1988, indicating the importance of analyst estimate revisions [5] Valuation Metrics - Halliburton has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.29, which is significantly lower than the industry average of 14.47, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.07, compared to the industry average of 2.4, indicating a higher expected earnings growth rate relative to its peers [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Field Services industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, ranks 172 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 31% of all industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, highlighting the competitive landscape [8]

Company Performance - BlackRock (BLK) closed at $981.32, with a daily increase of +1.88%, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.05% [1] - Over the past month, BlackRock's stock has risen by 5.41%, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 3.67% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.21% [1] Upcoming Earnings - BlackRock is projected to report earnings of $10.50 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 1.35% [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $5.37 billion, which is an increase of 11.83% from the previous year [2] Annual Forecast - For the entire year, earnings are forecasted at $44.87 per share and revenue at $22.53 billion, indicating changes of +2.89% and +10.4% respectively compared to the previous year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for BlackRock may indicate shifting business trends, with positive alterations suggesting analyst optimism [3] Valuation Metrics - BlackRock has a Forward P/E ratio of 21.47, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 10.69 [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.93, while the Financial - Investment Management industry has an average PEG ratio of 1.27 [6] Industry Ranking - The Financial - Investment Management industry, part of the Finance sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 223, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 - Levi Strauss (LEVI) ended the latest trading session at $17.74, reflecting a -1.06% change from the previous close, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.67% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Levi Strauss gained 12.34%, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.36% and the S&P 500's gain of 10.65% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company is expected to report an EPS of $0.13, which represents an 18.75% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $1.37 billion, indicating a 5.23% decline compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $1.23 per share and revenue of $5.97 billion, marking changes of -1.6% and -6.11% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Levi Strauss reflect near-term business trends, with positive changes indicating a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4] Zacks Rank - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Levi Strauss as 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining steady over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Levi Strauss is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.58, which is below the industry average Forward P/E of 17.35 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.69, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.92 [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, which includes Levi Strauss, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 137, placing it in the bottom 45% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Ulta Beauty's stock closed at $410.09, reflecting a -0.7% change compared to the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.09% [1] - Over the past month, Ulta Beauty's shares have increased by 15.44%, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 13.17% and the S&P 500's gain of 13.05% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings report for Ulta Beauty is scheduled for May 29, 2025, with an expected EPS of $5.73, indicating an 11.44% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate projects revenue of $2.79 billion, which represents a 2.19% increase from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $23.03 per share and revenue of $11.57 billion, reflecting changes of -9.12% and +2.42% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Ulta Beauty are crucial as they often indicate the latest business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks Ulta Beauty at 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Ulta Beauty has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.93, which is higher than the industry's average Forward P/E of 13.79 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 2.45, compared to the Retail - Miscellaneous industry's average PEG ratio of 2.33 [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 43, placing it in the top 18% 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 - Jabil's stock closed at $166.86, showing a slight decline of -0.09% from the previous trading session, while the S&P 500 gained 0.1% [1] - Over the past month, Jabil's stock has increased by 23.25%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 14.29% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.86% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming earnings disclosure is projected to show earnings per share (EPS) of $2.28, reflecting a 20.63% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $6.98 billion, indicating a 3.18% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are expected to be $8.93 per share and revenue of $27.82 billion, marking changes of +5.18% and -3.68% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Jabil indicate a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Jabil at 3 (Hold), with a recent downward shift of 0.55% in the EPS estimate [6] Valuation Metrics - Jabil's Forward P/E ratio is 18.7, which is a discount compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 18.99 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.49, compared to the Electronics - Manufacturing Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.29 [8] Industry Context - The Electronics - Manufacturing Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 44, placing it in the top 18% of over 250 industries [9]

In the latest market close, Oracle (ORCL) reached $162.95, with a +0.42% movement compared to the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.1%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.21%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.72%.Shares of the software maker have appreciated by 21.15% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 14.29% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.86%.Market participants will be closely following the ...

Company Performance - Nutanix's stock closed at $81.83, reflecting a -0.69% change from the previous trading day's closing, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.1% gain [1] - Over the past month, Nutanix shares have gained 31.11%, significantly outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 14.29% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.86% [2] Earnings Projections - Nutanix is scheduled to release its earnings report on May 28, 2025, with projected earnings of $0.38 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 35.71% [3] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $625.73 million, representing a 19.28% increase from the prior-year quarter [3] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $1.62 per share and revenue at $2.51 billion, reflecting changes of +23.66% and +16.82% respectively from the prior year [4] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent upward revisions in analyst estimates indicate positive sentiment towards Nutanix's business operations and profit generation capabilities [5] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Nutanix as 3 (Hold), with a consensus EPS projection that has moved 0.22% higher in the past 30 days [6][7] - Nutanix has a Forward P/E ratio of 50.97, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 20.86, and a PEG ratio of 2.52 compared to the industry's average PEG ratio of 1.93 [8] Industry Context - The Computers - IT Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 industries [9]

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' ...