Core Insights - Zacks Premium offers various tools for investors to enhance their stock market engagement and confidence [1] - The Zacks Style Scores provide a framework for evaluating stocks based on value, growth, and momentum characteristics [2] Zacks Style Scores Overview - Stocks are rated from A to F based on their value, growth, and momentum, with A being the highest score indicating a better chance of outperforming the market [3] - The Style Scores are categorized into four types: Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score, and VGM Score [3][4][5][6] Value Score - The Value Score identifies attractive and discounted stocks using ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow [3] Growth Score - The Growth Score focuses on a company's financial strength and future outlook, analyzing projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow [4] Momentum Score - The Momentum Score helps investors capitalize on price trends, utilizing factors like one-week price changes and monthly earnings estimate changes [5] VGM Score - The VGM Score combines the three Style Scores to identify stocks with the best value, growth forecasts, and momentum [6] Zacks Rank Integration - The Zacks Rank uses earnings estimate revisions to simplify portfolio building, with 1 (Strong Buy) stocks achieving an average annual return of +23.86% since 1988, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 [7][8] - Investors are encouraged to select stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B for optimal success [9] Stock Highlight: Wolverine World Wide - Wolverine World Wide, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing casual and active apparel and footwear, with a strong brand portfolio [11] - The company holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of A, indicating strong growth potential with a forecasted year-over-year earnings growth of 9.7% for the current fiscal year [12] - Recent upward revisions in earnings estimates and an average earnings surprise of +31.8% further support its investment appeal [12][13]

Group 1 - Etsy is a stock in the Retail-Wholesale sector, which consists of 195 individual stocks and ranks 11 in the Zacks Sector Rank [2] - Etsy currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), with a 43.3% increase in the consensus estimate for its full-year earnings over the past quarter, indicating positive analyst sentiment [3] - Year-to-date, Etsy has returned approximately 2.2%, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's average return of 0.1% [4] Group 2 - Yum China Holdings, another stock in the Retail-Wholesale sector, has returned 9.7% year-to-date and has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [4][5] - The Internet - Commerce industry, which includes Etsy, has 37 stocks and is ranked 149 in the Zacks Industry Rank, with an average loss of 7.4% this year, highlighting Etsy's relative strength [5] - The Retail - Restaurants industry, where Yum China Holdings is categorized, has 39 stocks and is ranked 191, with an average gain of 7.9% since the beginning of the year [6]

Core Insights - The Zacks Premium service offers tools for investors to enhance their stock market strategies, including daily updates, research reports, and stock screens [1][2] Zacks Style Scores - Zacks Style Scores are indicators that rate stocks based on value, growth, and momentum, helping investors identify stocks likely to outperform the market in the short term [2][3] - Stocks are rated from A to F, with A indicating the highest potential for outperformance [3] Value Score - The Value Style Score identifies attractive stocks using ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow, appealing to value investors [3][4] Growth Score - The Growth Style Score focuses on a company's financial health and future outlook, analyzing projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow [4] Momentum Score - The Momentum Style Score assesses trends in stock prices and earnings estimates, guiding investors on optimal times to invest in high-momentum stocks [5] VGM Score - The VGM Score combines the three Style Scores, providing a comprehensive rating based on value, growth, and momentum, and is a strong indicator when used with the Zacks Rank [6] Zacks Rank - The Zacks Rank is a proprietary model that uses earnings estimate revisions to help investors build successful portfolios [7] - Stocks rated 1 (Strong Buy) have historically produced an average annual return of +23.86% since 1988, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 [8] Stock Selection Strategy - To maximize returns, investors should focus on stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B, while also considering the direction of earnings estimate revisions [9][10] Company Spotlight: F.N.B. Corporation - F.N.B. Corporation, a financial holding company based in Pittsburgh, PA, is rated 3 (Hold) with a VGM Score of B and a Value Style Score of B, indicating attractive valuation metrics [11] - The company has seen upward revisions in earnings estimates, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate increasing by $0.01 to $1.72 per share for fiscal 2026, and an average earnings surprise of +12.1% [12]

Company Overview - American Well Corporation (AMWL) is a member of the Medical sector, which includes 926 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of 9 [2] - AMWL is part of the Medical Info Systems industry, which consists of 42 individual stocks and is ranked 138 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6] Performance Analysis - AMWL has gained approximately 14.3% year-to-date, outperforming the average loss of about 1% in the Medical group [4] - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMWL's full-year earnings has increased by 36.6%, indicating improved analyst sentiment and a stronger earnings outlook [4] - In comparison, Catalyst Pharmaceutical (CPRX) has returned 4.2% year-to-date and has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) with a 13% increase in the consensus EPS estimate over the past three months [5] Industry Comparison - The Medical Info Systems industry has experienced an average loss of 18% year-to-date, highlighting AMWL's superior performance within its industry [6] - The Medical - Drugs industry, to which Catalyst Pharmaceutical belongs, is ranked 93 and has moved -2.7% so far this year [6] Investment Outlook - Investors interested in Medical stocks should continue to monitor American Well Corporation and Catalyst Pharmaceutical for their solid performance [7]

Group 1 - Nexa Resources S.A. (NEXA) is a notable stock within the Basic Materials sector, which consists of 255 individual stocks and holds a Zacks Sector Rank of 3, indicating its relative strength among sector groups [2] - The Zacks Rank system, which focuses on earnings estimates and revisions, currently rates Nexa Resources S.A. as 1 (Strong Buy), suggesting a positive outlook for the stock [3] - In the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEXA's full-year earnings has increased by 108.2%, reflecting improved analyst sentiment and a favorable earnings outlook [4] Group 2 - Year-to-date, Nexa Resources S.A. has gained approximately 29%, outperforming the average gain of 18.2% for Basic Materials stocks [4] - Nexa is part of the Mining - Miscellaneous industry, which includes 73 companies and currently ranks 50 in the Zacks Industry Rank, with the industry average gain at 21.8% this year, indicating NEXA's superior performance [6] - Denison Mine (DNN) is another stock in the Basic Materials sector that has shown strong performance, returning 45.9% year-to-date and holding a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [5]

Company Overview - Grupo Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GMBXF) is part of the Conglomerates group, which consists of 15 companies and is currently ranked 15 in the Zacks Sector Rank [2] - The company is categorized under the Diversified Operations industry, which includes 15 individual stocks and is ranked 191 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6] Performance Metrics - GMBXF has gained approximately 22.3% year-to-date, outperforming the average gain of 10.5% for Conglomerates stocks [4] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GMBXF's full-year earnings has increased by 15.2% over the past quarter, indicating improved analyst sentiment [4] Zacks Rank - Grupo Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting a favorable outlook for the stock [3] - The Zacks Rank model emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks [3] Comparative Analysis - Another Conglomerates stock, Swire Pacific (SWRAY), has also outperformed the sector with a year-to-date return of 29.8% and a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [5] - Both Grupo Mexico and Swire Pacific are expected to maintain solid performance in the future [7]

Company Overview - Labcorp Holdings, headquartered in Burlington, NC, is a leading healthcare diagnostics company that provides comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development support [11] - In 2015, Labcorp acquired Covance, a drug development services company that offers a wide range of early-stage and late-stage product development services primarily to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries [11] Investment Ratings - Labcorp is currently rated as 3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A, indicating a strong overall performance [12] - The company has a Value Style Score of B, supported by attractive valuation metrics such as a forward P/E ratio of 15.64, which may appeal to value investors [12] Earnings Estimates - In the last 60 days, four analysts have revised their earnings estimates higher for fiscal 2026, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate increasing by $0.04 to $17.65 per share [12] - Labcorp has an average earnings surprise of +3.1%, suggesting a positive trend in earnings performance [12] Investment Consideration - With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, Labcorp should be considered for investors' short lists [13]

Group 1 - Belden (BDC) is currently outperforming its peers in the Computer and Technology sector, with a year-to-date performance of approximately 11.9%, while the sector has seen an average loss of about 2.5% [4] - Belden holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook based on earnings estimates and revisions, with a 0.5% increase in the consensus estimate for full-year earnings over the past three months [3] - The Communication - Components industry, to which Belden belongs, is ranked 65 in the Zacks Industry Rank and has gained an average of 49.8% this year, suggesting that Belden is slightly underperforming its industry [5] Group 2 - Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is another notable stock in the Computer and Technology sector, with a year-to-date return of 42.4% and a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [4][5] - The Electronics - Testing Equipment industry, which includes Cognex, is currently ranked 13 and has moved up by 11.1% year to date [6] - Both Belden and Cognex Corporation are expected to continue their solid performance, making them attractive options for investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks [6]

分组1 - BCP Investment (BCIC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share, but down from $0.6 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +7.69% [1] - The company posted revenues of $17.46 million for the quarter ended December 2025, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.38%, compared to $14.39 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, BCP Investment has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 3% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 gained 0.4% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.49 on revenues of $17.52 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.97 on revenues of $68.23 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Financial - Miscellaneous Services is currently in the bottom 46% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Company Performance - Equinix (EQIX) closed at $953.00, down 1.66% from the previous trading session, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.57% [1] - The stock has gained 20.81% over the past month, while the Finance sector lost 2.87% and the S&P 500 lost 0.15% during the same period [1] Upcoming Earnings - Equinix is expected to report an EPS of $10.72, reflecting a growth of 10.86% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $2.51 billion, which is a 12.76% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Full-Year Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimates for Equinix indicate earnings of $41.93 per share and revenue of $10.18 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +9.39% and +10.49%, respectively [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest positive sentiment regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Equinix is currently trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 23.11, which is higher than the industry average of 14.81, indicating a premium valuation [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.22, compared to the industry average of 2.75, suggesting a favorable growth outlook relative to its valuation [7] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust - Retail industry, which includes Equinix, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 48, placing it in the top 20% of over 250 industries [8] - Strong industry rankings correlate with better stock performance, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]