Ross Stores (ROST) closed at $140.78 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.01% move from the prior day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.58%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.75%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.55%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the discount retailer had gained 9.06% over the past month. This has outpaced the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 0.19% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.84% in that time.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performa ...

Core Viewpoint - Costco's stock performance has shown resilience, with a recent increase and positive earnings expectations, indicating a favorable outlook for the company in the retail sector [1][2][3]. Company Performance - Costco's stock closed at $991.70, reflecting a +1.34% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.58% [1]. - Over the past month, Costco shares have appreciated by 3.46%, contrasting with the Retail-Wholesale sector's decline of 0.19% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.84% [1]. - The upcoming earnings report on May 29, 2025, is anticipated to show earnings of $4.24 per share, representing a year-over-year growth of 12.17% [2]. - For the fiscal year, earnings are projected at $17.95 per share, with revenue expected to reach $274.23 billion, marking increases of +11.42% and +7.77% respectively from the previous year [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Costco are crucial, as they reflect short-term business trends and can indicate optimism about the company's outlook [4]. - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, currently rates Costco at 3 (Hold), with a recent upward shift of 0.06% in the consensus EPS estimate [6]. Valuation Metrics - Costco has a Forward P/E ratio of 54.51, significantly higher than the industry average of 21.76, suggesting that Costco is trading at a premium [7]. - The company also has a PEG ratio of 5.84, compared to the Retail - Discount Stores industry's average PEG ratio of 2.71, indicating a higher valuation relative to expected earnings growth [8]. Industry Context - The Retail - Discount Stores industry, part of the broader Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 83, placing it in the top 34% of over 250 industries [9].

Core Viewpoint - Investors are evaluating Barrett Business Services (BBSI) and ExlService Holdings (EXLS) as potential undervalued stocks in the Outsourcing sector, with BBSI appearing to be the superior value option based on various valuation metrics [1][6]. Valuation Metrics - BBSI has a forward P/E ratio of 19.05, while EXLS has a forward P/E of 23.61, indicating that BBSI may be more attractively priced relative to its earnings [5]. - The PEG ratio for BBSI is 1.36, compared to EXLS's PEG ratio of 1.45, suggesting that BBSI offers better value when considering expected earnings growth [5]. - BBSI's P/B ratio is 4.78, whereas EXLS has a P/B ratio of 7.69, further supporting the argument that BBSI is undervalued relative to its book value [6]. Earnings Outlook - Both BBSI and EXLS currently hold a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook due to favorable analyst estimate revisions [3]. - The Zacks Rank system emphasizes companies with improving earnings estimates, which applies to both BBSI and EXLS [2][3]. Value Grades - BBSI has received a Value grade of A, while EXLS has a Value grade of C, highlighting BBSI's stronger position as a value investment based on the analyzed metrics [6].

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) closed the latest trading day at $11.04, indicating a -1.43% change from the previous session's end. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.06% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.28%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.1%.Shares of the teen clothing retailer have depreciated by 1.93% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 2.65% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.29%.The investment community will be ...

Company Overview - Gladstone Commercial (GOOD) closed at $14.09, reflecting a -0.21% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.06% [1] - Over the past month, shares have decreased by 5.23%, compared to the Finance sector's loss of 3.73% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.29% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for Gladstone Commercial is anticipated on May 7, 2025, with expected earnings of $0.34 per share, indicating no growth from the prior-year quarter [2] - Revenue is projected at $37.15 million, representing a 3.99% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are estimated at $1.43 per share and revenue at $152.52 million, reflecting changes of +0.7% and +2.09% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Gladstone Commercial are important as they indicate changes in near-term business trends [4] - Positive estimate revisions are viewed as a sign of optimism regarding the company's business outlook [4] Valuation Metrics - Gladstone Commercial has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.9, which is below the industry average of 10.2 [7] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 1.65, compared to the industry average of 2.34 [8] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, part of the Finance sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 173, placing it in the bottom 31% of over 250 industries [9] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9]

Group 1 - Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) closed at $149.59, with a -1.42% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.06% [1] - Over the past month, STRL shares have increased by 30.65%, while the Construction sector and S&P 500 have decreased by 6.22% and 4.29% respectively [1] - The upcoming earnings report on May 5, 2025, is projected to show an EPS of $1.58, a 58% increase year-over-year, with revenue expected at $415.6 million, reflecting a 5.62% decline from the previous year [2] Group 2 - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated at $8.21 per share and revenue at $2.03 billion, indicating a +34.59% increase in earnings and a -4.08% decrease in revenue compared to last year [3] - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Sterling Infrastructure are important as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks Sterling Infrastructure as 1, indicating strong buy potential [6] Group 3 - Sterling Infrastructure has a Forward P/E ratio of 18.5, which is in line with the industry average, and a PEG ratio of 1.23, compared to the industry average of 1.77 [7] - The Engineering - R and D Services industry, part of the Construction sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 26, placing it in the top 11% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Modine's stock closed at $80.57, reflecting a -0.69% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.06% [1] - Over the past month, Modine's shares have increased by 2.37%, while the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and the S&P 500 have decreased by 3.23% and 4.29%, respectively [1] Upcoming Earnings - Modine's projected earnings per share (EPS) for the upcoming quarter is $0.96, indicating a 24.68% increase year-over-year [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $629.47 million, which represents a 4.3% increase from the same period last year [2] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Modine should be monitored, as positive estimate revisions are seen as favorable for the company's business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Modine's Forward P/E ratio is currently 17.63, which is higher than the industry average of 10.43 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.52, compared to the Automotive - Original Equipment industry's average PEG ratio of 0.81 [6] Industry Context - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 181, placing it in the bottom 28% 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]

The most recent trading session ended with ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON) standing at $39.63, reflecting a -0.84% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.74% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.05%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.26%.Shares of the semiconductor components maker witnessed a loss of 8.68% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector wit ...

In the latest market close, Intuit (INTU) reached $624.79, with a +1.62% movement compared to the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.74%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.05%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.26%.The maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and other accounting software's shares have seen a decrease of 0.08% over the last month, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 6.23% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.77%.The investment community will be pa ...

Core Viewpoint - Aptiv PLC's stock performance has shown a recent increase, but it has underperformed over the past month compared to the broader market and its sector [1][2]. Company Performance - Aptiv PLC closed at $55.96, reflecting a +1.63% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.74% [1]. - The company experienced an 11.55% loss over the previous month, compared to a 6.15% loss in the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and a 4.77% loss in the S&P 500 [1]. - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $1.55, a 33.62% increase year-over-year, with projected quarterly revenue of $4.78 billion, down 2.4% from the previous year [2]. Earnings Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $7.16 per share, with revenue expected to be $19.68 billion, reflecting changes of +14.38% and -0.16% respectively from the previous year [3]. - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [3][4]. Valuation Metrics - Aptiv PLC has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.69, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 10.41 [6]. - The company holds a PEG ratio of 0.58, compared to the Automotive - Original Equipment industry's average PEG ratio of 0.84 [6]. Industry Context - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry is ranked 149 out of over 250 industries, placing it in the bottom 40% [7]. - The Zacks Industry Rank suggests that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7].