Core Viewpoint - Verizon Communications is experiencing a decline in stock price and is set to release its financial results, with mixed expectations for earnings and revenue growth [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - Verizon's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.14, indicating a 0.87% decrease year-over-year [2]. - Revenue for the same quarter is estimated at $33.39 billion, reflecting a 1.23% increase compared to the previous year [2]. - For the full year, earnings are expected to be $4.69 per share, with revenue projected at $136.7 billion, marking increases of +2.18% and +1.42% respectively from last year [3]. Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Verizon are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends [4]. - Positive estimate revisions are interpreted as favorable for the company's business outlook [4]. - Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has seen a 0.12% increase, and Verizon currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6]. Valuation Metrics - Verizon has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.17, significantly lower than the industry average of 19.83, suggesting it is trading at a discount [7]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 4.28, compared to the Wireless National industry's average PEG ratio of 3.05 [8]. Industry Context - The Wireless National industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, which holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 28, placing it in the top 12% of over 250 industries [8]. - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9].

Company Performance - JPMorgan Chase & Co. closed at $214.05, reflecting a +1.79% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500 which fell by 0.23% [1] - Over the past month, JPMorgan's shares have decreased by 13.21%, which is worse than the Finance sector's decline of 9.66% and the S&P 500's drop of 12.13% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company's earnings report is scheduled for April 11, 2025, with an expected EPS of $4.62, indicating a 0.22% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $43.03 billion, representing a 2.6% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $18.04 per share and revenue at $172.88 billion, reflecting changes of -8.66% and -2.64% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for JPMorgan are crucial as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks JPMorgan at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - JPMorgan is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.66, which is below the industry average of 11.8 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.42, compared to the Financial - Investment Bank industry's average PEG ratio of 0.95 [7] Industry Context - The Financial - Investment Bank industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 68, 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]

Group 1: Company Performance - Visa's stock closed at $311.85, reflecting a -0.41% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.23% [1] - Over the past month, Visa's shares have decreased by 9.32%, which is better than the Business Services sector's loss of 10.29% and the S&P 500's loss of 12.13% [1] Group 2: Earnings Projections - Analysts project Visa's earnings per share (EPS) to be $2.68, indicating a 6.77% increase from the same quarter last year, with revenue expected to reach $9.56 billion, an 8.91% increase year-over-year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $11.31 per share and revenue at $39.58 billion, representing increases of +12.54% and +10.17% respectively from the prior year [3] Group 3: Analyst Forecasts and Valuation - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Visa are important as they reflect changing business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism about the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Visa at 3 (Hold), with a Forward P/E ratio of 27.7, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 12.99 [6] - Visa's PEG ratio stands at 2.14, higher than the Financial Transaction Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.28 [7] Group 4: Industry Context - The Financial Transaction Services industry, which includes Visa, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 86, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Qualcomm (QCOM) closed at $129.72 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.77% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.23% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.91%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.1%.Shares of the chipmaker witnessed a loss of 20.94% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 16.18% and the S&P 500's loss of 12.13%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Qual ...

Group 1: Stock Performance - Dow Inc. closed at $34.89, marking a +0.81% move from the prior day, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.67% [1] - Over the previous month, shares of Dow Inc. experienced a loss of 2.84%, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 0.34% and outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 5.28% [1] Group 2: Earnings Forecast - Dow Inc. is expected to release earnings on April 24, 2025, with a predicted EPS of $0.08, indicating an 85.71% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $10.28 billion, down 4.53% from the prior-year quarter [2] Group 3: Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.87 per share and revenue at $42.37 billion, reflecting changes of +9.36% and -1.38% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Dow Inc. may indicate shifting near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a good sign for the company's outlook [3][4] Group 4: Zacks Rank and Valuation - Dow Inc. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), with the consensus EPS projection moving 7.38% lower in the past 30 days [5] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.49, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.77 [5] Group 5: PEG Ratio and Industry Ranking - Dow Inc. has a PEG ratio of 0.98, compared to the Chemical - Diversified industry's average PEG ratio of 1.07 [6] - The Chemical - Diversified industry ranks in the bottom 16% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 210 [6]

Core Viewpoint - Gilead Sciences is set to report its financial results on April 24, 2025, with significant expected growth in earnings per share (EPS) and revenue compared to the previous year [2][3]. Financial Performance - Gilead Sciences' stock closed at $111.88, reflecting a +0.54% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.67% [1] - The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.73, representing a 231.06% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $6.8 billion, indicating a 1.67% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Full-year estimates project earnings of $7.87 per share and revenue of $28.56 billion, showing year-over-year changes of +70.35% and -0.67%, respectively [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Gilead Sciences are important indicators of changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable outlook [4] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.16% over the last 30 days, and Gilead Sciences currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [6] Valuation Metrics - Gilead Sciences has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.14, which is lower than the industry average of 17.2, indicating a potential undervaluation [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.73, compared to the industry average of 1.41, suggesting that Gilead may be undervalued relative to its expected earnings growth [7] Industry Context - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, which includes Gilead Sciences, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 72, placing it in the top 29% 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]

Company Performance - Walmart's stock closed at $89.76, reflecting a +1.05% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.67% [1] - Over the past month, Walmart's stock has decreased by 6.47%, which is better than the Retail-Wholesale sector's decline of 6.91% but worse than the S&P 500's loss of 5.28% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Walmart is expected to report earnings of $0.59 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 1.67%, with projected revenue of $165.92 billion, representing a 2.73% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $2.63 per share and revenue at $703.77 billion, reflecting increases of +4.78% and +3.35% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Walmart suggest a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [4] - The consensus EPS projection has decreased by 0.21% in the past 30 days, and Walmart currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Walmart is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 33.81, significantly higher than the industry average of 13.07, indicating a premium valuation [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 4.72, compared to the Retail - Supermarkets industry average PEG ratio of 2.18, suggesting a higher expected earnings growth trajectory relative to its price [8] Industry Context - The Retail - Supermarkets industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 149, placing it in the bottom 41% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Performance - Navios Maritime Partners LP (NMM) closed at $39.38, with a daily gain of +0.41%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.38% [1] - Over the last month, the company's shares decreased by 0.96%, which is better than the Transportation sector's loss of 7.25% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.59% [1] Earnings Forecast - The Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $12.64 per share and revenue of $1.37 billion for the year, reflecting increases of +13.46% and +11.35% respectively compared to the previous year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Navios Maritime Partners LP indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analysts' confidence in the company's performance [3] Valuation Metrics - Navios Maritime Partners LP is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 3.1, significantly lower than the industry average of 8.76, indicating a discount compared to its peers [6] Industry Ranking - The Transportation - Shipping industry, to which Navios Maritime Partners LP belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 156, placing it in the bottom 38% of over 250 industries [6][7]

Company Performance - Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) ended the latest trading session at $34.22, reflecting a +0.23% adjustment from the previous day's close, trailing the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.38% [1] - The stock has risen by 1.22% in the past month, lagging behind the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 2.26% and outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 5.59% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect Enterprise Products Partners to report earnings of $0.70 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 6.06%, with a revenue estimate of $14.28 billion, down 3.26% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $2.91 per share and revenue at $58.1 billion, representing changes of +8.18% and +3.34% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Enterprise Products Partners are important as they reflect changing near-term business trends, with positive estimate revisions seen as a good sign for the company's outlook [4] Valuation Metrics - The current Forward P/E ratio for Enterprise Products Partners is 11.73, which is a discount compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 13.24 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.39, compared to the Oil and Gas - Production Pipeline - MLB industry's average PEG ratio of 1.17 [8] Industry Position - The Oil and Gas - Production Pipeline - MLB industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 12, placing it in the top 5% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Overview - Intuit (INTU) closed at $613.78, showing a slight decline of -0.03% from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.38% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, Intuit's shares have increased by 2.15%, while the Computer and Technology sector has decreased by 8.94% and the S&P 500 has lost 5.59% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Intuit is expected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $11.01, representing an increase of 11.44% from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $7.56 billion, reflecting a 12.19% rise compared to the equivalent quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $19.31 per share and revenue of $18.3 billion, indicating increases of +13.99% and +12.4% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Intuit indicate a positive outlook, as positive revisions suggest analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Stock Performance and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Intuit at 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.05% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [5] - Intuit's Forward P/E ratio stands at 31.79, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.11 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.19, compared to the Computer - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.04 [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 70, placing it in the top 29% 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]