Shares of Lam Research (LRCX) have gained 10% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $71.73, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $90.93 indicates a potential upside of 26.8%.The mean estimate comprises 27 short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $12.03. While the lowest estimate of $70 indicates a 2.4% decline from the current pric ...

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast Occidental Petroleum (OXY) will report quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12.3%, with anticipated revenues of $7.15 billion, an increase of 18.9% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 29.6% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, with empirical studies showing a strong relationship between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Forecasts - Analysts estimate 'Net sales - Oil and gas' at $5.71 billion, a year-over-year change of +16.3% [5]. - 'Net sales - Chemical' is forecasted to reach $1.24 billion, indicating a +4.5% change year-over-year [5]. - 'Net sales - Midstream & marketing' is expected to be $429.84 million, suggesting a significant change of +334.2% year-over-year [5]. Income and Revenue Breakdown - 'Interest, dividends and other income' is estimated at $38.00 million, reflecting a +5.6% change from the prior year [6]. - 'Revenue - Oil - United States' is projected to reach $3.92 billion, indicating a +17.1% year-over-year change [6]. - 'Revenue - NGL - United States' is expected to be $545.18 million, a +31.1% change from the previous year [7]. - 'Revenue - GAS - United States' is forecasted at $376.86 million, reflecting a substantial +101.5% year-over-year change [7]. - The average prediction for 'Revenue - Oil & Gas - United States' stands at $4.84 billion, indicating a +22.4% change from the prior year [7]. Production Estimates - Analysts project 'Worldwide Sales - Total Continuing Operations Production Per Day' to reach 1,395.28 million barrels of oil equivalent, compared to 1,172 million barrels of oil equivalent a year ago [8]. - 'Net Production Volumes Per Day By Commodity - Natural Gas - Total Worldwide' is expected to be 2,237.96 million cubic feet, up from 1,796 million cubic feet in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Net Production Volumes Per Day By Commodity - Oil - Total Worldwide' is estimated at 706.54 million barrels of oil, compared to 593 million barrels in the same quarter of the previous year [10]. - The 'Average Realized Prices - NGLs - Total Worldwide' is projected to reach $24.09 per barrel of oil equivalent, up from $22.14 per barrel a year ago [10].

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street analysts expect AppLovin (APP) to report a significant increase in quarterly earnings and revenues, indicating strong growth potential for the company [1]. Earnings Estimates - Analysts forecast quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 116.4% [1]. - Revenue is anticipated to reach $1.38 billion, showing a 30.2% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1]. - There has been a downward revision of 1.1% in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2]. Revenue Projections - Revenue from the Software Platform is projected to be $1.05 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 54.3% [5]. - Revenue from Apps is expected to be $331.66 million, indicating a decline of 12.7% year-over-year [5]. - In-App Purchase revenue is estimated at $223.60 million, reflecting a decrease of 13.7% compared to the previous year [5]. - In-App Advertising revenue is projected to be $108.31 million, down 10.2% from the year-ago quarter [6]. Key Metrics - The Average Revenue Per Monthly Active Payer is estimated at $48.32, slightly up from $48 year-over-year [6]. - Segment Adjusted EBITDA for Apps is projected to be $47.20 million, down from $56.75 million in the previous year [6]. - Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Software Platform is expected to reach $829.36 million, significantly up from $492.02 million year-over-year [7]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, AppLovin shares have increased by 6.7%, contrasting with a -0.5% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [7].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast that Energy Transfer LP (ET) will report quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.1%, with anticipated revenues of $23.37 billion, an increase of 8.1% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.8% higher over the last 30 days, indicating a collective 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]. Key Metrics Projections - Analysts project 'Midstream - Gathered volumes' to reach 20,742.84 BBtu/D, up from 19,922 BBtu/D year-over-year [5]. - The estimate for 'Midstream - NGLs produced' is 1,074.53 million barrels of oil per day, compared to 890 million barrels of oil per day in the same quarter last year [5]. - 'Midstream - Equity NGLs' is expected to be 61.29 million barrels of oil per day, up from 52 million barrels of oil per day in the same quarter of the previous year [6]. - 'NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services - NGL and refined products terminal volumes' are projected at 1,435.33 million barrels of oil per day, compared to 1,395 million barrels of oil per day in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services - NGL fractionation volumes' are expected to reach 1,138.21 million barrels of oil per day, up from 1,053 million barrels of oil per day year-over-year [8]. - 'NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services - Refined products transportation volumes' are projected at 574.88 million barrels of oil per day, slightly up from 573 million barrels of oil per day in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services - NGL transportation volumes' are expected to be 2,256.76 million barrels of oil per day, down from 2,087 million barrels of oil per day year-over-year [10]. Adjusted EBITDA Estimates - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Intrastate transportation and storage' is forecasted to reach $317.34 million, compared to $438 million in the same quarter last year [10]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Interstate transportation and storage' is expected to be $510.83 million, up from $483 million in the same quarter last year [11]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Crude oil transportation and services' is projected at $780.04 million, down from $848 million in the same quarter last year [11]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- NGL and refined products transportation and services' is expected to reach $1.06 billion, compared to $989 million year-over-year [12]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Midstream' is projected at $770.07 million, up from $696 million in the same quarter last year [13]. Stock Performance - Energy Transfer LP shares have decreased by 6.8% in the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's decline of 0.5% [13].

Core Insights - Uber Technologies (UBER) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, reflecting a significant increase of 259.4% year-over-year, with revenues projected at $11.6 billion, marking a 14.5% increase compared to the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.4%, indicating a reassessment by analysts [1][2] Revenue Projections - The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Mobility' is $6.55 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 16.3% [4] - 'Revenue- Freight' is expected to reach $1.30 billion, reflecting a slight increase of 0.9% from the prior year [4] - 'Revenue- Delivery' is projected at $3.78 billion, indicating a 17.7% increase year-over-year [4] Geographic Revenue Estimates - 'Geographic Revenue- Latin America' is forecasted at $736.14 million, a 3.7% increase year-over-year [5] - 'Geographic Revenue- United States and Canada' is expected to be $6.18 billion, representing a 12.9% increase [5] - 'Geographic Revenue- Asia Pacific' is projected at $1.34 billion, indicating a 12.5% increase [5] - 'Geographic Revenue- Europe, Middle East and Africa' is estimated at $3.27 billion, reflecting an 18.6% increase year-over-year [6] Gross Bookings Estimates - Total 'Gross Bookings' are expected to reach $42.87 billion, up from $37.65 billion year-over-year [6] - 'Gross Bookings - Delivery' is projected at $20.28 billion, compared to $17.70 billion in the previous year [7] - 'Gross Bookings - Mobility' is estimated at $21.49 billion, up from $18.67 billion year-over-year [7] - 'Gross Bookings - Freight' is expected to be $1.30 billion, slightly up from $1.28 billion [8] Monthly Active Platform Consumers - Analysts predict that 'Monthly Active Platform Consumers (MAPCs)' will reach 168 million, an increase from 149 million year-over-year [8] Stock Performance - Uber shares have increased by 15.8% over the past month, contrasting with a -0.5% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [8]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect Johnson Controls (JCI) to report quarterly earnings of $0.77 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.3%, with revenues projected at $5.64 billion, down 15.8% from the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.2%, indicating a collective reassessment 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] Key Metrics Forecast - Analysts predict 'Net Sales- Global Products' to be $1.25 billion, indicating a year-over-year decline of 47.9% [5] - 'Net Sales- Building Solutions North America' is expected to reach $2.84 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.6% [5] - 'Net Sales- Building Solutions EMEA/LA' is forecasted at $1.08 billion, suggesting a year-over-year change of 1.8% [5] - 'Net Sales- Building Solutions Asia Pacific' is estimated to be $514.05 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 4.7% [6] Adjusted EBITA Estimates - The consensus for 'Total Segment Adjusted EBITA- Global Products' is $348.77 million, down from $455 million reported in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Total Segment Adjusted EBITA- Building Solutions North America' is forecasted at $393.45 million, compared to $373 million from the previous year [7] - 'Total Segment Adjusted EBITA- Building Solutions Asia Pacific' is estimated at $55.77 million, slightly up from $54 million reported last year [7] - The average prediction for 'Total Segment Adjusted EBITA- Building Solutions EMEA/LA' is $102.53 million, compared to $89 million from the previous year [8] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Johnson Controls shares have increased by 13%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has decreased by 0.5% [8] - Based on its Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), JCI is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the upcoming period [8]

Core Viewpoint - Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.63 per share, a decline of 122.7% year-over-year, with revenues forecasted at $30.09 billion, down 9.4% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 4.1% lower in the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are strongly linked to short-term stock price performance [3]. Key Metrics Forecast - Analysts predict 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Net refinery throughput' at 2,765.67 million barrels per day, up from 2,664 million barrels per day a year ago [5]. - The estimate for 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Crude oil refined' is 2,513.68 million barrels per day, compared to 2,427 million barrels per day last year [5]. - 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Other charge and blendstocks' is expected to reach 250.81 million barrels per day, up from 237 million barrels per day in the same quarter last year [6]. - The consensus estimate for 'Income from operations- Refining & Marketing' is -$561.74 million, down from $766 million year-over-year [6]. - 'Income from operations- Midstream' is forecasted at $1.34 billion, compared to $1.25 billion last year [7]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Refining & Marketing' is expected to be $286.27 million, significantly lower than $1.87 billion from the previous year [7]. - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Midstream' is projected at $1.68 billion, compared to $1.59 billion in the same quarter last year [8]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Marathon Petroleum have increased by 7.1%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has decreased by 0.5% [9]. - Currently, MPC holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [9].

Core Viewpoint - MPLX LP is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.06 per share, reflecting an 8.2% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $3.21 billion, a 12.9% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Analysts have collectively revised the consensus EPS estimate downward by 0.9% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment of initial projections [1][2]. Revenue and Income Projections - The combined assessment suggests 'Revenues and Other Income- L&S- Income from equity method investments' will likely reach $98.69 million, marking a year-over-year change of +10.9% [4]. - The consensus estimate for 'Revenues and other income- L&S' stands at $1.65 billion, indicating a change of +6% from the prior-year quarter [4]. Pipeline and Processing Metrics - Analysts forecast 'Pipeline throughput - Crude oil pipelines' to reach 3,698.43 million barrels of oil per day, up from 3,462 million barrels per day a year ago [5]. - 'Natural Gas Processed - Southwest operations' is expected to come in at 2,318.02 million cubic feet per day, compared to 1,629 million cubic feet per day in the previous year [5]. - 'Gathering throughput - Southwest Operations' is projected to reach 2,242.36 million cubic feet per day, up from 1,601 million cubic feet per day in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Pipeline throughput - Total pipelines' is expected to reach 5,599.47 million barrels of oil per day, compared to 5,293 million barrels per day in the same quarter last year [6]. EBITDA Estimates - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Gathering and Processing' is expected to be $642.66 million, compared to $537 million in the same quarter of the previous year [7]. - The estimated 'Adjusted EBITDA- Logistics and Storage' is projected at $1.12 billion, slightly up from $1.10 billion a year ago [7]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, MPLX LP shares have recorded returns of -2.5%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by -0.5% [7].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast that Diamondback Energy (FANG) will report quarterly earnings of $4.09 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 9.1%, while revenues are expected to reach $3.75 billion, an increase of 68.2% compared to the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 12.6% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2] - Revisions to earnings estimates are significant indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock performance [3] Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate that revenues from oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids will total $3.67 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 74.7% [5] - Oil sales revenues are projected to reach $3.03 billion, reflecting a 62.1% increase year-over-year [5] - Revenues from natural gas liquid sales are expected to be $410.54 million, indicating a 123.1% increase from the previous year [5] - Natural gas sales revenues are anticipated to be $243.41 million, suggesting a significant year-over-year increase of 386.8% [6] Production Metrics - Average daily production is expected to be 855,815.50 BOE/D, up from 461,110 BOE/D reported in the same quarter last year [6] - Total production volume for natural gas liquids is projected at 17,430.23 MBBL, compared to 8,653 MBBL in the previous year [8] - Total production volume for oil is estimated to be 42,783.51 MBBL, up from 24,874 MBBL year-over-year [8] - The consensus for total combined production volume is 76,894.90 MBOE, compared to 41,961 MBOE in the same quarter last year [9] Price Estimates - Average prices for oil are expected to be $70.67 per barrel, down from $75.06 per barrel in the same quarter last year [7] - Average prices for hedged oil are projected at $70.36 per barrel, compared to $74.13 per barrel in the previous year [7] - Average prices for natural gas liquids are estimated at $23.27 per barrel, up from $21.26 per barrel in the same quarter last year [9] - Average prices for hedged natural gas liquids are expected to be $22.61 per barrel, compared to $21.26 per barrel in the previous year [10] Stock Performance - Diamondback shares have decreased by 4.6% over the past month, contrasting with a -0.5% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [11] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expectations to mirror overall market performance in the near future [11]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast that Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) will report quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 2.3%, with anticipated revenues of $4.51 billion, showing a slight increase of 0.4% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised upward by 1.4% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are crucial indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue Estimates - The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Seed' is $2.77 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of +0.6% [5]. - 'Revenue- Crop Protection' is forecasted to reach $1.77 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +1.6% [5]. - 'Revenue- Crop Protection- Other' is projected at $152.48 million, showing a decline of -18.5% from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenue- Seed- Other' is expected to be $129.31 million, with a year-over-year increase of +1.8% [6]. - 'Revenue- Crop Protection- Herbicides' is anticipated to reach $938.41 million, indicating a +5.9% change from the prior year [6]. - 'Revenue- Crop Protection- Insecticides' is estimated at $386.54 million, reflecting a +3.6% year-over-year change [6]. - 'Revenue- Crop Protection- Fungicides' is expected to be $286.60 million, indicating a -2.9% change year over year [7]. - 'Revenue- Seed- Soybean' is projected at $288.06 million, reflecting a -1.4% change from the previous year [7]. - 'Revenue- Seed- Corn' is estimated at $2.08 billion, showing a -0.2% change year over year [7]. - 'Revenue- Seed- Other oilseeds' is expected to be $258.09 million, indicating a +5.3% change from the prior year [8]. Operating Metrics - 'Operating EBITDA- Seed' is projected to reach $738.94 million, compared to $748 million in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Operating EBITDA- Crop Protection' is expected to be $337.09 million, up from $310 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year [8]. Stock Performance - Shares of Corteva, Inc. have increased by +1.2% over the past month, contrasting with a -0.5% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite [9].