Company Performance - AutoZone's stock closed at $3,880.15, showing no change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500 which fell by 0.39% [1] - Over the past month, AutoZone shares increased by 8.71%, lagging behind the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 12.4% and the S&P 500's gain of 13.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - AutoZone is set to release its earnings report on May 27, 2025, with projected earnings of $37 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 0.84% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $4.41 billion, indicating a 4.07% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $149.99 per share and revenue is expected to reach $18.83 billion, representing increases of +2.63% and +1.82% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are important as they reflect near-term business trends and analysts' confidence in AutoZone's performance [3] Valuation Metrics - AutoZone has a Forward P/E ratio of 25.87, which is higher than the industry average of 20.89, indicating a premium valuation [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.2, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.67, suggesting that AutoZone's expected earnings growth is factored into its valuation [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 43, placing it in the top 18% of over 250 industries [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - FedEx's stock closed at $226.12, reflecting a -1.48% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.09% [1] - Over the past month, FedEx's stock has increased by 10.58%, which is lower than the Transportation sector's gain of 14.63% and the S&P 500's gain of 13.05% [1] Earnings Estimates - The upcoming EPS for FedEx is projected at $5.98, indicating a 10.54% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $21.8 billion, representing a 1.41% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $18.17 per share and revenue at $87.46 billion, showing changes of +2.08% and -0.23% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate a positive outlook for FedEx's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - FedEx has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.63, which is below the industry average of 14.31, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The current PEG ratio for FedEx is 1.19, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.78 [7] Industry Ranking - The Transportation - Air Freight and Cargo industry, which includes FedEx, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 226, placing it in the bottom 9% of over 250 industries [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Group 1 - Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR closed at $28.34, reflecting a -1.67% change from the previous session, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.09% [1] - The stock has increased by 24.65% over the past month, which is lower than the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 28.79% and higher than the S&P 500's gain of 13.05% [1] Group 2 - Li Auto Inc. plans to announce its earnings on May 29, 2025, with Zacks Consensus Estimates predicting earnings of $1.38 per share and revenue of $23.97 billion, indicating a 0% change in earnings and a +19.33% increase in revenue from the previous year [2] Group 3 - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Li Auto Inc. are important as they reflect near-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations and profit generation [3] Group 4 - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, provides an actionable rating system, with 1 stocks historically delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [4][5] - Li Auto Inc. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] Group 5 - Li Auto Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.93, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 7.47, and a PEG ratio of 4.41, significantly higher than the industry's average PEG ratio of 1.44 [6] Group 6 - The Automotive - Foreign industry, part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 209, placing it in the bottom 16% of over 250 industries, indicating weaker performance compared to higher-ranked industries [7]

Group 1 - Pure Storage (PSTG) closed at $55.48, reflecting a -1.7% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.41% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Pure Storage have increased by 36.79%, significantly outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 15% and the S&P 500's gain of 9% [1] Group 2 - The upcoming earnings report for Pure Storage is scheduled for May 28, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.25, indicating a 21.88% decrease year-over-year, while revenue is expected to be $771.15 million, reflecting an 11.2% increase [2] - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.72 per share and revenue of $3.51 billion, representing changes of +1.78% and +10.86% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Group 3 - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Pure Storage are important as they often reflect short-term business dynamics, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks Pure Storage at 3 (Hold), with a Forward P/E ratio of 32.79, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 12.87 [6] Group 4 - Pure Storage has a PEG ratio of 1.95, which is in line with the average PEG ratio for the Computer-Storage Devices industry, also at 1.95 [7] - The Computer-Storage Devices industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 229, placing it in the bottom 8% of over 250 industries [8]

Core Viewpoint - American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is experiencing notable stock performance and is preparing for an upcoming earnings report, which is expected to show a significant decline in earnings per share compared to the previous year [1][2]. Company Performance - AEO's stock closed at $11.98, reflecting a 0.67% increase from the previous trading day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.41% [1]. - Over the last month, AEO's shares have increased by 15.76%, exceeding the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 9% [1]. Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report on May 29, 2025, is expected to show an EPS of $0.11, which represents a 67.65% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $1.08 billion, down 5.3% from the previous year [2]. Full-Year Estimates - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.49 per share and revenue of $5.22 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of -14.37% and -1.97%, respectively [3]. Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for AEO are important for investors, as positive revisions indicate confidence in the company's performance and profit potential [4]. Zacks Rank and Performance - AEO currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 0.58% over the past month [6]. - The Zacks Rank system has a strong track record, with 1 stocks averaging an annual return of +25% since 1988 [6]. Valuation Metrics - AEO has a Forward P/E ratio of 8, which is below the industry average of 16.04 [7]. - The company also has a PEG ratio of 0.86, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.58 [8]. Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, to which AEO belongs, ranks in the bottom 45% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [9].

Company Performance - Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) closed at $11.18, with a daily gain of +0.45%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.41% [1] - The stock has increased by 3.06% over the past month, but this is below the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 9.47% and the S&P 500's gain of 9% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $0.34, reflecting a 46.03% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $36.66 billion, indicating a 0.85% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $1.66 per share, representing a -42.36% change from the prior year [3] - Revenue for the fiscal year is estimated at $151.49 billion, showing a +2.59% change from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate positive short-term business trends, which are generally viewed as favorable for the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, suggests actionable ratings based on these revisions [5] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Walgreens Boots Alliance currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a 0.88% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 6.7, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 5.11 [7] PEG Ratio - The PEG ratio for Walgreens Boots Alliance is 1.34, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 0.77 [8] - The Retail - Pharmacies and Drug Stores industry is ranked in the top 1% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [8][9]

Core Insights - The article compares Cervecerias Unidas (CCU) and Boston Beer (SAM) to determine which stock is more undervalued for investors in the Beverages - Alcohol sector [1] Valuation Metrics - CCU has a forward P/E ratio of 18.44, while SAM has a forward P/E of 25.57, indicating that CCU is more attractively priced [5] - CCU's PEG ratio is 1.33, compared to SAM's PEG ratio of 1.71, suggesting that CCU offers better value relative to its expected earnings growth [5] - CCU's P/B ratio is 1.61, whereas SAM's P/B ratio is 2.96, further highlighting CCU's superior valuation metrics [6] Analyst Outlook - CCU holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a more favorable earnings estimate revision activity compared to SAM, which has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3][7] - The stronger estimate revision activity for CCU suggests an improving analyst outlook, making it a more appealing option for value investors [3][7] Value Grades - CCU has a Value grade of A, while SAM has a Value grade of C, reflecting the overall assessment of their valuation metrics [6][7]

Company Performance - Baidu Inc. ended the recent trading session at $92.50, showing a +1.55% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.1% [1] - The stock has increased by 7.74% over the past month, which is lower than the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 14.29% and the S&P 500's gain of 9.86% [1] Earnings Estimates - Baidu is expected to report earnings on May 21, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $1.96, reflecting a 28.99% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $4.3 billion, down 1.56% from the previous year [2] - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $10.08 per share and revenue of $18.8 billion, representing changes of -4.27% and +1.65% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Baidu indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions reflecting optimism about the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Baidu as 3 (Hold), with the Consensus EPS estimate having moved 0.06% higher in the past month [5][6] - Baidu's Forward P/E ratio is 9.04, significantly lower than the industry average of 19.32, indicating that Baidu is trading at a discount [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.16, compared to the Internet - Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.65 [8] Industry Context - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 84, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [9]

Core Viewpoint - The comparison between Carnival (CCL) and Trip.com (TCOM) indicates that CCL is currently a more attractive option for value investors based on various financial metrics and analyst outlooks [1][3][7]. Valuation Metrics - CCL has a forward P/E ratio of 12.27, while TCOM has a forward P/E of 19.24, suggesting that CCL is undervalued compared to TCOM [5]. - The PEG ratio for CCL is 0.54, indicating better value relative to its expected earnings growth, whereas TCOM has a PEG ratio of 1.18 [5]. - CCL's P/B ratio is 2.89, significantly lower than TCOM's P/B of 2,212.87, further supporting CCL's valuation as more favorable [6]. Analyst Outlook - CCL holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), reflecting an improving earnings estimate revision activity, while TCOM has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3][7]. - The improving earnings outlook for CCL positions it as a superior value option in the current market [7]. Value Grades - CCL has been assigned a Value grade of A, indicating strong undervaluation, while TCOM has a Value grade of C, suggesting it is less attractive from a value perspective [6].

Core Insights - Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) is currently viewed as a better value opportunity compared to EssilorLuxottica Unsponsored ADR (ESLOY) based on various financial metrics and rankings [1] Valuation Metrics - PBH has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook, while ESLOY has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3] - The forward P/E ratio for PBH is 18.23, significantly lower than ESLOY's forward P/E of 34.49, suggesting PBH is undervalued [5] - PBH's PEG ratio is 2.60, compared to ESLOY's PEG ratio of 3.60, indicating PBH has a more favorable earnings growth outlook relative to its price [5] - PBH's P/B ratio is 2.35, while ESLOY's P/B ratio is 2.92, further supporting the argument that PBH is a better value option [6] Overall Assessment - Based on the solid earnings outlook and favorable valuation metrics, PBH is considered the superior value option compared to ESLOY [7]