Key Takeaways EV-to-EBITDA offers a fuller view of valuation by accounting for debt, unlike traditional P/E ratios.LOCO, OPFI, EIX, SCSC and ZION are screened as value stocks with low EV-to-EBITDA ratios.Each stock meets strict criteria, including valuation, trading volume, price, growth, and Value Score.Investors are typically fixated on the price-to-earnings (P/E) strategy, while seeking stocks trading at attractive prices. This straightforward, easy-to-calculate ratio is the most preferred among all valu ...

Key Takeaways BJ is expected to post 5% higher Q3 revenues, while earnings may drop 6.8% year over year.Membership strength, digital growth and steady demand are likely to have supported BJ's Q3 performance.Higher SG&A and soft discretionary trends may pressure BJ's margins ahead of its results.BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (BJ) is likely to register an increase in the top line when it reports third-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Nov. 21, before the opening bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenu ...

Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.38 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.26%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this specialty finance company would post earnings of $0.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.37, delivering a surprise of -17.78%.Over the last ...

Core Viewpoint - AeroVironment (AVAV) has experienced a significant decline in stock price, with a recent trading session closing at $283.66, reflecting a -2.59% change from the previous day, and a 16.94% loss over the past month, underperforming both the Aerospace sector and the S&P 500 [1][2]. Financial Performance - The upcoming earnings report for AeroVironment is anticipated to show earnings per share (EPS) of $0.87, which represents an 85.11% increase year-over-year. Revenue is projected to be $480.86 million, indicating a 155.15% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2]. - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $3.63 per share and revenue of $2.01 billion, reflecting increases of +10.67% and +145.48% respectively from the prior year [3]. Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates for AeroVironment are crucial as they often indicate shifts in near-term business trends. Positive changes in estimates suggest analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3][4]. Valuation Metrics - AeroVironment currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 80.17, significantly higher than the industry average of 34.45, suggesting that the company is trading at a premium [6]. - The company also holds a PEG ratio of 4.11, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.37, indicating a higher valuation relative to its expected earnings growth [7]. Industry Context - The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, which includes AeroVironment, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 162, placing it in the bottom 35% of over 250 industries. This ranking reflects the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks within the industry [8].

Core Viewpoint - Samsara Inc. is set to report earnings on December 4, 2025, with expectations of significant growth in both EPS and revenue compared to the previous year [2][3]. Company Performance - The stock closed at $36.45, down 3.6% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell by 0.92% [1]. - Prior to this decline, shares had increased by 3.48%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.64% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.48% [1]. Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings report is anticipated to show an EPS of $0.12, reflecting a growth of 71.43% year-over-year, with revenue expected to reach $399.44 million, a 24.06% increase from the prior-year quarter [2]. - For the full year, earnings are projected at $0.47 per share and revenue at $1.57 billion, indicating increases of 80.77% and 25.97%, respectively, from the previous year [3]. Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest optimism regarding the company's business and profitability, with positive revisions typically indicating favorable short-term trends [3][4]. - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Samsara Inc. as 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining stable over the past month [5]. Valuation Metrics - Samsara Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 80.69, significantly higher than the industry average of 28.7, indicating a premium valuation [6]. - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.85, which is below the average PEG ratio of 2.1 for Internet - Software stocks [7]. Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, ranks in the top 27% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [8].

Company Performance - Dollar General's stock closed at $103.15, down 1.1% from the previous trading session, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's loss of 0.92% [1] - Prior to the recent trading day, Dollar General shares had decreased by 1.36%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 0.48% and the S&P 500 increased by 1.48% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company's earnings report is scheduled for December 4, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95, indicating a 6.74% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $10.62 billion, reflecting a 4.25% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $6.13 per share and revenue of $42.5 billion, representing increases of 3.55% and 4.66% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Forecast Revisions - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Dollar General are important as they often indicate changes in short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Dollar General at 2 (Buy), with a consensus EPS projection having increased by 0.02% in the last 30 days [6] - Historically, stocks rated 1 have delivered an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Valuation Metrics - Dollar General has a Forward P/E ratio of 17, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 25.89, indicating a potential valuation discount [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.19, compared to the Retail - Discount Stores industry's average PEG ratio of 2.63 [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, placing it in the top 28% 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]

Company Performance - HP's stock price decreased by 6.77% to $22.87, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.92% [1] - Over the past month, HP's stock has fallen by 10.38%, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 1.64% and the S&P 500 gained 1.48% [1] Upcoming Earnings - HP is set to release its earnings report on November 25, 2025, with projected EPS of $0.92, indicating a 1.08% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $14.79 billion, reflecting a 5.23% increase from the previous year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $3.11 per share, showing a decrease of 7.99%, while revenue is expected to remain flat at $55.2 billion [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for HP are important as they indicate the evolving short-term business trends [3] Valuation Metrics - HP has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.4, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 12.58, indicating a valuation discount [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.85, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.34 [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Micro Computers industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 49, placing it in the top 20% of over 250 industries [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Signet (SIG) stock closed at $95.59, reflecting a -5.37% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500 which lost 0.92% [1] - Over the past month, Signet shares have decreased by 2.16%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 0.48% and the S&P 500 increased by 1.48% [1] Earnings Forecast - Signet is expected to release earnings on December 2, 2025, with a predicted EPS of $0.16, indicating a 33.33% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $1.37 billion, representing a 1.45% increase compared to the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $8.99 per share and revenue of $6.8 billion, reflecting changes of +0.56% and +1.48% respectively compared to the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions are seen as a positive indicator for the business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Signet currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.24, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 25.31 [5] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.17, significantly lower than the Retail - Jewelry industry average PEG ratio of 4.84 [6] Industry Ranking - The Retail - Jewelry industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 90, placing it in the top 37% of over 250 industries [6] - The strength of individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Viewpoint - NetApp is experiencing a decline in stock performance, with a notable loss over the past month, while upcoming earnings are anticipated to show slight growth in EPS and revenue [1][2]. Financial Performance - NetApp plans to announce its earnings on November 25, 2025, with an expected EPS of $1.89, reflecting a 1.07% increase from the prior-year quarter [2]. - The revenue forecast for the upcoming quarter is $1.69 billion, indicating a 1.68% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2]. - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $7.77 per share and revenue at $6.76 billion, representing increases of 7.17% and 2.85% respectively from the previous year [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for NetApp are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4]. - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past month, and NetApp currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6]. Valuation Metrics - NetApp is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.09, which is below the industry average of 18.9, suggesting it is undervalued compared to its peers [7]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.92, aligning with the industry average, which indicates a balance between its earnings growth expectations and current valuation [8]. Industry Context - The Computer-Storage Devices industry, part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, ranks in the top 16% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [9].

Group 1: Stock Performance - Blue Bird's stock (BLBD) decreased by 2.29% to $50.00, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.92% [1] - Over the past month, Blue Bird's stock has dropped by 5.63%, contrasting with the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 1.9% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.48% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings - Blue Bird is set to release its earnings report on November 24, 2025, with an expected EPS of $0.97, reflecting a 25.97% increase year-over-year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $380 million, indicating an 8.51% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Group 3: Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $4.04 per share, representing a 16.76% increase from the prior year, while revenue is expected to remain flat at $1.45 billion [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Blue Bird are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Blue Bird at 3 (Hold), with no changes in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Group 5: Valuation Metrics - Blue Bird has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.32, which is lower than the industry's Forward P/E of 13.17, suggesting a valuation discount [6] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.34, significantly lower than the Automotive - Domestic industry's average PEG ratio of 2.68 [7] Group 6: Industry Context - The Automotive - Domestic industry, which includes Blue Bird, ranks in the bottom 40% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank, which assesses the strength of industry groups [8]