Core Insights - NBT Bancorp reported a revenue of $186.66 million for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 26.1% and a surprise of +1.89% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $183.2 million [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.05, compared to $0.80 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +8.25% against the consensus estimate of $0.97 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total interest-earning assets averaged $14.64 billion, slightly below the estimated $14.73 billion [4] - The net interest margin (FTE) was reported at 3.7%, exceeding the average estimate of 3.6% [4] - Bank owned life insurance income was $3.24 million, surpassing the average estimate of $2.1 million [4] - Insurance services revenue reached $5.26 million, compared to the average estimate of $5.01 million [4] - Retirement plan administration fees totaled $15.91 million, slightly above the average estimate of $15.52 million [4] - Wealth management income was reported at $11.1 million, in line with the average estimate of $11.07 million [4] - Total Noninterest Income was $51.41 million, exceeding the estimated $48.74 million [4] - Service charges on deposit accounts amounted to $5.1 million, above the average estimate of $4.5 million [4] - Card services income was $6.39 million, compared to the average estimate of $6.11 million [4] Stock Performance - NBT Bancorp's shares have returned -3.8% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by +2.5% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - NXP Semiconductors reported a revenue of $3.17 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 2.4% and an EPS of $3.11, down from $3.45 in the previous year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.15 billion by 0.6%, while the EPS met the consensus estimate, indicating no surprise in earnings [1] Revenue Breakdown - Automotive revenue was $1.84 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $1.83 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 0.4% [4] - Communications Infrastructure & Other revenue was $327 million, below the average estimate of $331.47 million, representing a significant year-over-year decline of 27.5% [4] - Industrial & IoT revenue reached $579 million, close to the average estimate of $580.81 million, with a year-over-year increase of 2.8% [4] - Mobile revenue was reported at $430 million, exceeding the average estimate of $412.47 million, marking a year-over-year growth of 5.7% [4] Stock Performance - NXP shares have returned -3% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 2.5% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting potential outperformance against the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Carter Bankshares, Inc. reported revenue of $39.25 million for the quarter ended September 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 14.1% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.26, compared to $0.23 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $39.8 million, resulting in a surprise of -1.38% [1] - The company experienced an EPS surprise of -33.33%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.39 [1] Financial Metrics - The efficiency ratio was reported at 73.4%, which is higher than the two-analyst average estimate of 72% [4] - The net interest margin stood at 2.9%, aligning with the average estimate based on two analysts [4] - Total noninterest income was $5.37 million, slightly above the two-analyst average estimate of $5.35 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Carter Bankshares have returned -3.5%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) reported revenue of $2.03 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.9% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $2.29, up from $1.96 in the same quarter last year, indicating a positive growth trend [1] - The reported revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.04 billion, resulting in a revenue surprise of -0.76%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.26 by 1.33% [1] Financial Metrics - Tier 1 Leverage Ratio stood at 8%, surpassing the average estimate of 7.6% from four analysts [4] - Net interest margin (FTE) was reported at 1.7%, matching the average estimate from four analysts [4] - Average balance of total earning assets was $159.08 billion, exceeding the estimate of $143.48 billion from three analysts [4] - Nonaccrual loans and leases amounted to $78.8 million, higher than the estimated $63.84 million from two analysts [4] Wealth Management and Asset Servicing Fees - Wealth Management Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees for Global Family Office totaled $101.5 million, below the estimate of $109.98 million, with a year-over-year change of +0.7% [4] - Total Wealth Management Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees reached $558.6 million, compared to the estimate of $569.7 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +5.5% [4] - Asset Servicing Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees for Custody and Fund Administration was $482.7 million, slightly below the estimate of $493.16 million, with a year-over-year change of +6.5% [4] - Total Asset Servicing Trust, Investment and Other Servicing Fees amounted to $706.9 million, compared to the estimate of $726.04 million, showing a year-over-year increase of +6% [4] - Securities Lending fees were reported at $21.2 million, exceeding the estimate of $20.96 million, with a year-over-year change of +21.1% [4] - Other Asset Servicing Trust fees were $43.4 million, slightly below the estimate of $44.65 million, reflecting a year-over-year change of -1.1% [4] - Investment Management fees were $159.6 million, compared to the estimate of $167.27 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of +4.6% [4] - Net Interest Income (FTE Adjusted) was reported at $596.3 million, slightly below the average estimate of $599.04 million from four analysts [4] Stock Performance - Northern Trust shares have returned -1.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Analysts project that Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) will report quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.2% [1] - Revenue is expected to reach $398.7 million, marking a 3% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.2% higher over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions to the stock [3] Revenue Breakdown - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Annual membership subscriptions' at $17.03 million, a 1.9% increase from the previous year [5] - 'Revenues- Rental income' is projected to be $322.65 million, reflecting a 2.6% increase year-over-year [5] - The consensus for 'Revenues- Other income' is $17.58 million, indicating a 6.9% increase from the prior year [6] - 'Revenues- Membership upgrade sales current period, gross' is expected to decline to $4.24 million, a decrease of 58% from the year-ago quarter [6] Company Performance - ELS shares have increased by 4.2% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 1.2% [6] - ELS holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [6]

Core Insights - Columbia Financial (CLBK) reported revenue of $67.25 million for the quarter ended September 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 24% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $65.6 million by 2.52% [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $0.15, up from $0.06 a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of 15.38% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.13 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Interest Margin was reported at 2.3%, matching the average estimate from two analysts [4] - Efficiency Ratio stood at 67%, better than the average estimate of 68.9% from two analysts [4] - Total Non-Interest Income reached $9.87 million, surpassing the average estimate of $9.42 million [4] - Net Interest Income was reported at $57.39 million, exceeding the average estimate of $56.23 million from two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Columbia Financial's shares have returned -11.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 1.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - IDEX Corporation is an applied solutions company with a market cap of $12.3 billion, specializing in fluid and metering technologies, health and science technologies, and fire and safety products, operating across the Americas, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific [1] Financial Performance - IDEX is set to release its Q3 results on October 29, with analysts expecting an adjusted profit of $1.93 per share, a 1.6% increase from $1.90 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts project an adjusted EPS of $7.89, remaining flat year-over-year, while fiscal 2026 earnings are expected to grow by 8.4% to $8.55 per share [3] Stock Performance - IEX stock has declined by 21.6% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 8.9% gains and the S&P 500 Index's 13.5% returns during the same period [4] - Following the release of Q2 results on July 30, where IDEX reported record sales of $865.4 million (up 7.2% year-over-year) and an adjusted EPS of $2.07, the stock dropped 11.3% in a single trading session due to disappointing full-year guidance [5] Analyst Ratings - Analysts maintain a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating for IDEX, with 13 analysts covering the stock, including six "Strong Buys," one "Moderate Buy," and six "Holds," and a mean price target of $192.64 indicating a 16.7% upside potential from current levels [6]

Core Insights - RBB is projected to report quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share, a 5.1% increase year-over-year, with revenues expected to reach $31.67 million, reflecting a 4.5% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Earnings Estimates - There has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days, indicating that analysts have not changed their initial projections [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [3] Key Metrics Projections - Analysts predict the 'Efficiency Ratio' will be 57.7%, slightly up from 57.5% reported in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Non Performing Assets' are expected to reach $55.11 million, down from $60.66 million reported in the same quarter last year [5] - The 'Average Balance - Total interest earning assets' is projected at $3.83 billion, an increase from $3.65 billion reported in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Non Performing Loans' are estimated at $53.85 million, down from $60.66 million reported in the same quarter last year [6] Capital Ratios - The 'Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio' is expected to be 17.6%, down from 18.8% a year ago [7] - The 'Total risk-based capital ratio' is projected to reach 23.2%, compared to 24.8% from the previous year [7] - The 'Tier 1 leverage ratio' is expected to be 11.9%, down from 12.2% reported last year [7] Income Estimates - 'Total noninterest income' is projected to be $3.06 million, significantly lower than the $5.75 million reported in the same quarter last year [8] - The consensus estimate for 'Net Interest Income' stands at $28.61 million, up from $24.55 million reported in the same quarter last year [8] Stock Performance - RBB shares have shown a return of -6.1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change, indicating underperformance relative to the market [8]

Core Viewpoint - Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) is expected to report a quarterly loss of -$0.48 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 45.5%, while revenues are anticipated to reach $4.89 billion, marking a 6.9% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 22.6% over the last 30 days, indicating a significant reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts forecast 'Revenues- Other Businesses' to reach $158.71 million, a 5.8% increase from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Revenues- Steelmaking' is estimated at $4.72 billion, reflecting a 6.7% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenues- Steelmaking- Coated steel' is projected to be $1.41 billion, indicating a 2.2% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenues- Steelmaking- Slab and other steel products' is expected to reach $265.65 million, showing a year-over-year decline of 3.8% [6]. Steel Shipments - Total steel shipments are projected to be 4,274 thousand tons, up from 3,840 thousand tons reported in the same quarter last year [6]. - The average net selling price per net ton of steel products is expected to be $1,004.08, down from $1,045.00 a year ago [7]. - Steel shipments by product are estimated as follows: - Coated steel: 1,143 thousand tons, up from 1,078 thousand tons [7]. - Slab and other steel products: 409 thousand tons, slightly down from 414 thousand tons [8]. - Plate: 215 thousand tons, up from 173 thousand tons [8]. - Cold-rolled steel: 630 thousand tons, down from 635 thousand tons [9]. - Hot-rolled steel: 1,744 thousand tons, up from 1,400 thousand tons [9]. - Stainless and electrical steel: 132 thousand tons, down from 140 thousand tons [10]. Market Performance - Cleveland-Cliffs shares have increased by 19.1% over the past month, compared to a 1% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [11]. - The company holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance relative to the overall market in the near future [11].

Core Insights - Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) is a significant player in the oil and gas sector, focusing on unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves [1] - RBC Capital has set a price target of $173 for FANG, indicating a potential price increase of 21.86% from its current price of $141.97 [1][5] Stock Performance - FANG's stock price recently closed at $143.58, reflecting a 3.15% decrease from the previous trading session, despite gains in the broader market [2] - Over the past month, FANG's shares have decreased by 0.34%, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector, which increased by 4.06%, and the S&P 500, which gained 2.87% [2] Earnings Expectations - Investors are anticipating Diamondback Energy's upcoming earnings report, with expected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.77, representing an 18.05% decrease from the same quarter last year [3] - Revenue is projected to rise by 25.61% to $3.32 billion compared to the previous year, with full fiscal year earnings forecasted at $12.63 per share according to Zacks Consensus Estimates [3] Current Stock Metrics - As of the latest trading session, FANG's stock price is $139.82, down 3.04% or $4.39, with a trading range between $139.69 and $143.14 [4] - Over the past year, FANG has reached a high of $196 and a low of $114, with a market capitalization of approximately $40.48 billion and a trading volume of 2,132,456 shares [4]