Group 1: Company Performance - Visa's stock closed at $311.85, reflecting a -0.41% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.23% [1] - Over the past month, Visa's shares have decreased by 9.32%, which is better than the Business Services sector's loss of 10.29% and the S&P 500's loss of 12.13% [1] Group 2: Earnings Projections - Analysts project Visa's earnings per share (EPS) to be $2.68, indicating a 6.77% increase from the same quarter last year, with revenue expected to reach $9.56 billion, an 8.91% increase year-over-year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $11.31 per share and revenue at $39.58 billion, representing increases of +12.54% and +10.17% respectively from the prior year [3] Group 3: Analyst Forecasts and Valuation - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Visa are important as they reflect changing business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism about the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Visa at 3 (Hold), with a Forward P/E ratio of 27.7, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 12.99 [6] - Visa's PEG ratio stands at 2.14, higher than the Financial Transaction Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.28 [7] Group 4: Industry Context - The Financial Transaction Services industry, which includes Visa, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 86, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Group 1: Company Performance - Altria's stock closed at $57.89, reflecting a +1.35% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 4.84% [1] - Over the past month, Altria's shares gained 2.09%, underperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 5.4% but outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 4.7% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Financial Results - Altria is set to announce its earnings on April 29, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $1.19, representing a 3.48% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $4.66 billion, indicating a 1.11% decline compared to the year-ago quarter [2] Group 3: Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $5.32 per share and revenue at $20.44 billion, reflecting changes of +3.91% and -0.03% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Altria are important as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism [3] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Altria has a Forward P/E ratio of 10.74, which aligns with the industry average [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.04, compared to the Tobacco industry's average PEG ratio of 2.85 [6] Group 5: Industry Context - The Tobacco industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 52, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Group 1: Stock Performance - Dow Inc. closed at $34.89, marking a +0.81% move from the prior day, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.67% [1] - Over the previous month, shares of Dow Inc. experienced a loss of 2.84%, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 0.34% and outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 5.28% [1] Group 2: Earnings Forecast - Dow Inc. is expected to release earnings on April 24, 2025, with a predicted EPS of $0.08, indicating an 85.71% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $10.28 billion, down 4.53% from the prior-year quarter [2] Group 3: Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.87 per share and revenue at $42.37 billion, reflecting changes of +9.36% and -1.38% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Dow Inc. may indicate shifting near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a good sign for the company's outlook [3][4] Group 4: Zacks Rank and Valuation - Dow Inc. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), with the consensus EPS projection moving 7.38% lower in the past 30 days [5] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.49, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.77 [5] Group 5: PEG Ratio and Industry Ranking - Dow Inc. has a PEG ratio of 0.98, compared to the Chemical - Diversified industry's average PEG ratio of 1.07 [6] - The Chemical - Diversified industry ranks in the bottom 16% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 210 [6]

Core Viewpoint - Alphabet's stock performance has lagged behind major indices, and upcoming earnings are anticipated to show moderate growth in both earnings per share and revenue [1][2][3]. Company Performance - Alphabet's stock closed at $157.04, reflecting a slight decline of -0.02% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which gained 0.67% [1]. - Over the past month, Alphabet's stock has decreased by 8.1%, compared to a loss of 7.99% in the Computer and Technology sector and a 5.28% loss in the S&P 500 [1]. Upcoming Earnings - Alphabet is projected to report earnings of $2.02 per share, representing a year-over-year growth of 6.88% [2]. - The consensus estimate for revenue is $75.66 billion, indicating an 11.93% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2]. Full-Year Estimates - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates for Alphabet are earnings of $8.92 per share and revenue of $329.94 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of +10.95% and +11.8%, respectively [3]. Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for Alphabet are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the company's outlook [4]. - The Zacks Rank system, which considers estimate changes, currently ranks Alphabet as 3 (Hold) [6]. Valuation Metrics - Alphabet's Forward P/E ratio is 17.61, which is lower than the industry's Forward P/E of 25.03, indicating a valuation discount [6]. - The current PEG ratio for Alphabet is 1.13, compared to the industry average of 1.32 [7]. Industry Context - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 140, placing it in the bottom 44% of all industries [8].

Group 1: Stock Performance - Alphabet Inc. closed at $158.74, with a -0.09% change compared to the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.67% [1] - Over the past month, Alphabet's shares have decreased by 7.95%, slightly better than the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 7.99% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.28% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming EPS for Alphabet Inc. is projected at $2.04, indicating a 7.94% increase year-over-year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $75.66 billion, reflecting an 11.93% increase from the same period last year [2] Group 3: Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are expected to be $8.91 per share and revenue is projected at $334.36 billion, representing increases of +10.82% and +13.3% respectively from the previous year [3] Group 4: Analyst Forecast Revisions - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Alphabet Inc. are important as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism about the company's profitability [4] Group 5: Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), shows Alphabet Inc. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] - Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.2% [6] Group 6: Valuation Metrics - Alphabet Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.84, which is lower than its industry's Forward P/E of 25.03 [7] - The company's PEG ratio is currently 1.14, compared to the Internet - Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.32 [7] Group 7: Industry Ranking - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 140, placing it in the bottom 44% of all industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - ConocoPhillips (COP) closed at $105.39, with a +0.35% change, lagging behind the S&P 500's 0.38% gain [1] - The stock has increased by 13.38% over the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 2.26% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.59% [1] Upcoming Earnings - ConocoPhillips is set to release its earnings on May 8, 2025, with projected earnings of $2 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.48% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $16.23 billion, indicating a 12.1% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - Analysts expect earnings of $7.98 per share and revenue of $64.27 billion for the full year, marking changes of +2.44% and +12.85% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions reflecting optimism about the company's profitability [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - ConocoPhillips currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a recent 1.51% decrease in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.16, which is below the industry's average Forward P/E of 15.46 [7] - The PEG ratio for COP is 0.84, compared to the average PEG ratio of 1.2 for Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States stocks [8] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 156, placing it in the bottom 38% of over 250 industries [9]

Group 1 - AutoZone's stock closed at $3,813.27, with a slight increase of +0.01%, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.38% [1] - Over the past month, AutoZone's stock has increased by 9.63%, contrasting with the Retail-Wholesale sector's decline of 7.71% and the S&P 500's decline of 5.59% [1] Group 2 - AutoZone's upcoming earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $37.07, reflecting a 1.04% increase year-over-year, with net sales estimated at $4.41 billion, up 4.17% from the previous year [2] - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $150.14 per share and revenue of $18.82 billion, indicating increases of +2.74% and +1.78% respectively from last year [3] Group 3 - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for AutoZone are crucial, as positive revisions indicate optimism about the company's business outlook [4] - Adjustments in estimates are directly linked to stock price performance, and the Zacks Rank system is designed to leverage these changes for investment insights [5] Group 4 - AutoZone currently has a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 1.86% in the past month [6] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 25.39, which is higher than the industry's Forward P/E of 20.52, and has a PEG ratio of 2.16 compared to the industry average of 1.73 [7] Group 5 - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is ranked 187 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 25% of over 250 industries [8]

Clear Secure (YOU) closed the latest trading day at $25.80, indicating a -0.42% change from the previous session's end. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.38%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.87%. Shares of the airport security company witnessed a gain of 9% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 8.94% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.59%. Market participants w ...

Group 1 - Dutch Bros closed at $61.74, reflecting a -1.25% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.55% and the Dow's increase of 1.01% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Dutch Bros have decreased by 21.02%, compared to the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 8.04% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.22% [1] Group 2 - The upcoming earnings report for Dutch Bros is expected to show an EPS of $0.12, a 33.33% increase year-over-year, with revenue anticipated at $342.71 million, a 24.58% rise from the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $0.62 per share and revenue at $1.58 billion, representing increases of +26.53% and +23.43% respectively from the prior year [3] Group 3 - Recent analyst estimate revisions for Dutch Bros indicate positive sentiment regarding the company's business and profitability [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates these estimate changes, currently ranks Dutch Bros at 3 (Hold) [5] Group 4 - Dutch Bros has a Forward P/E ratio of 100.23, significantly higher than the industry average of 22.99, suggesting it is trading at a premium [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.96, compared to the industry average of 2.17, indicating higher projected earnings growth relative to its price [7] Group 5 - The Retail-Restaurants industry, which includes Dutch Bros, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 184, placing it in the bottom 27% of over 250 industries [7][8]

Company Performance - Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) closed at $25.02, reflecting a -2% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, Sweetgreen's shares have increased by 12.17%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector and S&P 500 have decreased by 8.04% and 6.22% respectively [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for Sweetgreen is projected at -$0.22, indicating a 4.35% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $164.57 million, up 4.26% from the previous year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at -$0.59 per share and revenue at $764.46 million, reflecting increases of +25.32% and +12.95% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Sweetgreen should be monitored, as upward revisions indicate positive sentiment regarding the company's business operations [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Sweetgreen at 4 (Sell), with a 14.73% decrease in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Industry Context - Sweetgreen operates within the Retail - Restaurants industry, which has a Zacks Industry Rank of 184, placing it in the bottom 27% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups 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]