Shares of Celestica (CLS) have gained 28.9% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $89.21, 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 $120 indicates a potential upside of 34.5%.The average comprises 10 short-term price targets ranging from a low of $95 to a high of $150, with a standard deviation of $13.85. While the lowest estimate indicates an incre ...

Rambus (RMBS) closed the last trading session at $48.88, gaining 5.9% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $72.25 indicates a 47.8% upside potential.The average comprises eight short-term price targets ranging from a low of $55 to a high of $90, with a standard deviation of $9.97. While the lowest estimate indicates an increase of 12.5% from the current price level, the ...

In its upcoming report, Atmos Energy (ATO) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.92 per share, reflecting an increase of 2.5% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $1.88 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.4%.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.1% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates dur ...

Core Viewpoint - CDW is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.96 per share, reflecting a 2.1% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $4.89 billion, a 0.4% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 2.8%, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Public- Government' revenues to be $497.84 million, representing an 8.4% decrease year-over-year [4]. - 'Net sales- Public' are projected at $1.73 billion, indicating a 0.3% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Public- Healthcare' is expected to reach $630.71 million, reflecting a 7.9% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Net sales- Small Business' are estimated at $380.47 million, showing a slight decrease of 0.1% from the prior year [5]. - 'Public- Education' is projected at $601.26 million, a 0.8% increase from the previous year [6]. - 'Net sales- Corporate' are expected to be $2.16 billion, indicating a 0.9% increase year-over-year [6]. - 'Net sales- Other' are projected at $637.67 million, reflecting a 1% increase from the prior year [6]. Major Product and Services Estimates - 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Other' are expected to be $25.82 million, indicating a 2.2% decrease year-over-year [7]. - 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Hardware- Notebooks/Mobile Devices' are projected at $1.18 billion, reflecting a 3.5% increase [7]. - 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Hardware- Netcomm Products' are estimated at $587.46 million, indicating a 3.1% increase [8]. - 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Hardware- Desktops' are expected to reach $260.28 million, reflecting a 0.7% increase [8]. - Overall, 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Hardware' are projected at $3.54 billion, indicating a slight decrease of 0.1% year-over-year [9]. Stock Performance - CDW shares have increased by 7.2% over the past month, contrasting with a 0.5% decline in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [9].

Core Viewpoint - Emerson Electric (EMR) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share, reflecting a 4.4% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $4.38 billion, a slight increase of 0.1% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.1% over the past 30 days, 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]. Revenue Projections - Analysts forecast 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Total' at $3.06 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of -0.1% [5]. - 'Net Sales- Software And Control- Total' is expected to reach $1.35 billion, reflecting a 1% increase from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation' is projected at $610.20 million, showing a decline of 3.5% from the year-ago quarter [5]. - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Safety & Productivity' is estimated at $355.61 million, down 2.6% year-over-year [6]. - 'Net Sales- Software and Control- Test & Measurement' is expected to be $355.83 million, indicating a 3% decrease from the prior-year quarter [6]. - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Final Control' is projected to reach $1.07 billion, reflecting a 1.8% increase from the prior-year quarter [7]. - 'Net Sales- Software and Control- Control Systems & Software' is expected at $696.17 million, indicating a 1.3% year-over-year change [7]. - 'Net Sales- Software and Control- AspenTech' is projected at $293.30 million, reflecting a 5.5% increase year-over-year [8]. - 'Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical' is expected to be $1.02 billion, indicating a 0.7% increase from the prior-year quarter [8]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Emerson Electric shares have recorded a return of +3.9%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.5% change [8]. - Based on its Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), EMR is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the upcoming period [8].

Block (XYZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.88 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.85 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -36.36%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this mobile payments services provider would post earnings of $0.83 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.71, delivering a surprise of -14.46%.Over the last four quart ...

Company Performance - iRhythm Technologies reported a quarterly loss of $0.95 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.89, but an improvement from a loss of $1.47 per share a year ago, indicating a year-over-year improvement [1] - The company posted revenues of $158.68 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.34% and showing an increase from $131.93 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, iRhythm Technologies has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - iRhythm Technologies shares have increased by approximately 18.5% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a decline of 5.3% in the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.55 on revenues of $171.04 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$1.75 on revenues of $681.28 million [7] Industry Outlook - The Medical Info Systems industry, to which iRhythm Technologies belongs, is currently ranked in the top 18% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - The performance of iRhythm Technologies' stock may be influenced by the overall industry outlook, as empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions [5][8]

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (DBD) .Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated currently has an average bro ...

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect TransDigm Group (TDG) to report quarterly earnings of $8.85 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.8%, with revenues projected at $2.17 billion, up 12.9% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 1% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, indicating a collective reconsideration 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]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Net sales to external customers- Non-aviation' at $46.65 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +1.4% [5]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Airframe' are projected to reach $1.10 billion, reflecting a +14.3% change from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Power & Control' are expected to be $1.04 billion, with a year-over-year change of +14.1% [6]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Airframe- Commercial and non-aerospace OEM' are estimated at $346.21 million, indicating a +12.4% change [6]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Airframe- Defense' is projected at $328.12 million, reflecting a +4.2% change [7]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Power & Control- Defense' is expected to reach $442.99 million, indicating a +5% change [7]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Power & Control- Commercial and non-aerospace aftermarket' is projected at $327.62 million, with a significant year-over-year change of +62.2% [8]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Power & Control- Commercial and non-aerospace OEM' is expected to be $210.91 million, reflecting a -27.3% change [8]. - 'Net sales to external customers- Airframe- Commercial and non-aerospace aftermarket' is projected at $401.97 million, indicating a +19.6% change [9]. EBITDA Estimates - Analysts forecast 'EBITDA- Power & Control' to reach $589.29 million, compared to $519 million from the previous year [9]. - 'EBITDA- Non-aviation' is expected to be $17.78 million, down from $20 million year-over-year [9]. - 'EBITDA- Airframe' is projected at $537.98 million, compared to $510 million from the prior year [10]. Stock Performance - TransDigm shares have shown a return of +1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.7% change, indicating a potential alignment with overall market performance [11].

The upcoming report from WEC Energy Group (WEC) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $2.19 per share, indicating an increase of 11.2% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $2.82 billion, representing an increase of 5.1% year over year.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 6.3% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Before a ...