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Core Viewpoint - AZZ has demonstrated strong stock performance, with an 11.5% increase over the past month and a 36.3% gain since the beginning of the year, outperforming both the Zacks Industrial Products sector and the Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry [1][2]. Financial Performance - AZZ has a consistent record of positive earnings surprises, having met or exceeded earnings consensus estimates in the last four quarters. In the latest earnings report on July 9, 2025, AZZ reported EPS of $1.78, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.58, although it missed the revenue estimate by 3.64% [2]. - For the current fiscal year, AZZ is projected to achieve earnings of $6.01 per share on revenues of $1.68 billion, reflecting a 15.58% increase in EPS and a 6.19% increase in revenues. For the next fiscal year, earnings are expected to rise to $6.53 per share on revenues of $1.74 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of 8.65% and 4.05%, respectively [3]. Valuation Metrics - AZZ's current valuation metrics indicate that it trades at 18.6 times the current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is below the peer industry average of 24.3 times. On a trailing cash flow basis, it trades at 10.2 times compared to the peer group's average of 20.8 times, suggesting that the company may not be in the top tier from a value perspective [6]. Zacks Rank - AZZ holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) due to rising earnings estimates, which positions it favorably for investors seeking stocks with strong potential. The combination of a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B indicates that AZZ shares may have further upside potential in the near term [7].

分组1 - Medical Properties reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.14 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share, and down from $0.23 per share a year ago, representing an FFO surprise of -6.67% [1] - The company posted revenues of $240.36 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.17%, but down from $266.56 million year-over-year [2] - Medical Properties shares have increased about 4.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus FFO estimate for the coming quarter is $0.16 on revenues of $244.89 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.61 on revenues of $919.34 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for REIT and Equity Trust - Other is currently in the top 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the industry [8]

Core Viewpoint - Diamondback Energy (FANG) is expected to report second-quarter 2025 results on August 4, with a consensus estimate of $2.63 earnings per share and $3.4 billion in revenues, reflecting a significant year-over-year revenue increase of 35.9% despite a projected earnings decline of 41.8% [1][3][9]. Group 1: Previous Performance - In the first quarter, Diamondback reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.54, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.09, with revenues of $4 billion surpassing estimates by 8.1% [2]. - The company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters, indicating a strong performance trend [3]. Group 2: Production and Operations - Diamondback holds approximately 900,000 net acres in the Delaware and Midland regions, with nearly 9,600 drilling locations and a production capacity exceeding 880,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day [4]. - The company’s wells have low oil price breakeven costs, requiring prices below $40 per barrel to remain profitable [4]. - Following the $26 billion acquisition of Endeavor Energy, Diamondback is expected to benefit from increased production, with an anticipated average second-quarter volume of 884,987.3 BOE/d, representing an 86.4% increase from the previous year [5][6]. Group 3: Earnings Expectations - The current earnings model suggests a likely earnings beat for Diamondback, supported by a positive Earnings ESP of +1.28% and a Zacks Rank of 3 [7]. - The consensus estimate for the second quarter indicates a significant decline in earnings year-over-year, contrasting with the expected revenue growth [3][9].

Core Insights - MGP reported quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share, but down from $1.71 per share a year ago [1] - The earnings surprise was +51.56%, and the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters [2] - MGP's revenues for the quarter were $145.49 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.59%, but down from $190.8 million year-over-year [3] Financial Performance - The company has consistently exceeded revenue estimates, achieving this in three out of the last four quarters [3] - MGP shares have declined approximately 25.4% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [4] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.69 for the next quarter and $2.47 for the current fiscal year [8] - The Zacks Rank for MGP is currently 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [7] Industry Context - The Beverages - Alcohol industry, to which MGP belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [9] - Another company in the same industry, Molson Coors Brewing, is expected to report a quarterly earnings decline of 4.2% year-over-year, with revenues projected at $3.13 billion, down 3.8% from the previous year [10][11]

Core Viewpoint - Southern Co. reported quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87 per share, but down from $1.09 per share a year ago, indicating a +4.60% earnings surprise [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $6.97 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.24%, compared to $6.46 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Southern Co. has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Southern Co. shares have increased approximately 15.3% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.48 on revenues of $7.49 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.28 on revenues of $28.42 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Utility - Electric Power industry, to which Southern Co. belongs, is currently ranked in the top 34% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact stock performance [5][6]

Company Performance - Canada Goose reported a quarterly loss of $0.66 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.62, and compared to a loss of $0.58 per share a year ago, indicating a decline in performance [1] - The company posted revenues of $77.91 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14.02% and showing an increase from year-ago revenues of $64.39 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Canada Goose has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Movement and Outlook - Canada Goose shares have increased by approximately 27.1% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [3] - The future stock price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the earnings outlook for the upcoming quarters [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is -$0.05 on revenues of $201.31 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.84 on $1 billion in revenues [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, to which Canada Goose belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 17% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting that the industry outlook can significantly affect Canada Goose's stock performance [5][8]

Company Performance - HF Sinclair reported quarterly earnings of $1.7 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 per share, and showing a significant increase from $0.78 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +55.96% [1] - The company posted revenues of $6.78 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, which was 5.77% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate and down from $7.85 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, HF Sinclair has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times, but has only topped consensus revenue estimates once [2] Stock Performance - HF Sinclair shares have increased by approximately 23.9% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.33 on revenues of $7.49 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.45 on revenues of $28.14 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry, to which HF Sinclair belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of HF Sinclair's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as historical data shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8] Future Expectations - The estimate revisions trend for HF Sinclair was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] - Investors are encouraged to monitor how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year may change following the recent earnings report [4][7]

Core Viewpoint - Service Corp. (SCI) reported quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.84 per share, and showing an increase from $0.79 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +4.76% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $1.07 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.48%, compared to $1.03 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Service Corp. has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Service Corp. shares have declined approximately 4.7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.3% [3] - The company's current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.83 on revenues of $1.04 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.77 on revenues of $4.28 billion [7] Industry Context - The Funeral Services industry, to which Service Corp. belongs, is currently ranked in the top 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Service Corp.'s stock performance [5][6]

Group 1 - DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. reported a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.01, compared to break-even earnings per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -100.00% [1] - The company posted revenues of $38.92 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.41%, and down from $41.2 million in the same quarter last year [2] - DIRTT Environmental Solutions shares have declined approximately 8% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.3% [3] Group 2 - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, including current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The estimate revisions trend for DIRTT Environmental Solutions was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.01 on revenues of $43.7 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.02 on revenues of $176.1 million [7] Group 3 - The outlook for the Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, where DIRTT operates, is currently in the top 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that the industry outlook can significantly impact stock performance [8]