Core Viewpoint - Alliant Energy (LNT) is set to release its first-quarter 2025 results on May 8, following a previous negative earnings surprise of 2.9% in the last quarter [1] Group 1: Factors Impacting Q1 Performance - The company placed two solar projects with a combined capacity of 200 megawatts (MW) into service during Q4 2024, along with the 50-MW Creston Solar Project, which is expected to power approximately 40,000 homes annually, likely boosting financial performance in Q1 [2] - An order from the IUC authorized annual base rate increases of $185 million for retail electric customers and $10 million for retail gas customers, effective from October 2024 through September 2025, which is expected to enhance revenue in the upcoming quarter [3] - Severe storms in March 2025 caused significant power outages and disruptions, potentially leading to higher operating expenses for restoration, which may offset some positive impacts on financial performance [4] Group 2: Q1 Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is 57 cents per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 8.1% [5] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is $1.13 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of 9.2% [5] - Total electricity delivered is estimated at 8,442.6 megawatt-hours (MWh), representing a 1.1% year-over-year increase [5] Group 3: Earnings Prediction - The company's Earnings ESP is +9.88%, suggesting a favorable outlook for an earnings beat this quarter [6] - Alliant Energy currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3, indicating a neutral outlook [7]

Avnet (AVT) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings of 84 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.7%. The bottom line, however, declined 23.6% on a year-over-year basis.Net sales were $5.32 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.46%. The figure, however, decreased 6% from the year-ago quarter.The company experienced declining sales across all its segments, reflecting broader market pressure. The margins were also pressured due to margin contraction across both the ...

Core Insights - Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) is set to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 6, with expected non-GAAP revenues between $990 million and $1,005 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 3.2% [1] - The company anticipates non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of 57-59 cents, with a consensus estimate of 58 cents, indicating a year-over-year increase of 9.4% [2] Revenue Expectations - The Consumer Security segment's revenue is estimated at $632.9 million, showing a year-over-year increase of 1.9%, while the Identity and Information Protection division is projected to generate $354 million, reflecting a growth of 4.1% [4] - The increase in average direct paying customers by 400,000 to 40.1 million in the third quarter is expected to positively influence revenue growth [3] Market Dynamics - The demand for cybersecurity products has surged due to a significant rise in global hacking incidents, which has likely benefited Gen Digital's performance [3] - The launch of Norton Small Business Premium, a comprehensive cybersecurity solution, is anticipated to have contributed to sales growth in the upcoming quarter [4] Challenges - The company's performance may be negatively impacted by a decline in IT spending, driven by high interest rates and inflation affecting consumer spending [6] - Enterprises are reportedly deferring substantial IT investments due to a weakening global economy and ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges [6] Earnings Prediction - Current analysis indicates that Gen Digital does not have a strong likelihood of beating earnings expectations, with an Earnings ESP of -1.16% and a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) [7]

Core Viewpoint - TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (THS) is expected to report declines in both revenue and adjusted loss for the first quarter of 2025, with revenue estimated at $789.6 million, reflecting a 3.8% decrease year-over-year [1] Group 1: Performance Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly adjusted loss has been narrowed to 21 cents per share, indicating a significant decline from the previous year's figure [1] - The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise average of 17.8%, but in the last reported quarter, it lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.1% [1] Group 2: Factors Influencing Performance - Ongoing operational disruptions and macroeconomic headwinds are likely to negatively impact THS's first-quarter performance, particularly due to a frozen griddle product recall at the Brantford facility [2] - Weak private label consumption trends amid broader consumer spending pressures are expected to further affect performance [3] - Strategic margin management actions, including exiting low-margin contracts, are anticipated to have intentionally reduced volume, compounding negative impacts on revenue [3] Group 3: Profitability Challenges - Lower volumes are hurting operating leverage, making it difficult for the company to absorb fixed costs, which compresses gross margin [4] - One-time recall-related costs, including plant sanitation and restart costs, are also exerting pressure on profitability [4] Group 4: Guidance and Initiatives - For the first quarter, TreeHouse Foods expects adjusted net sales of at least $792 million and adjusted EBITDA of at least $52 million, indicating potential gains from cost-saving initiatives [5] - The company is focused on implementing the TreeHouse Management Operating System and other supply-chain initiatives to improve execution and enhance margin performance [6] Group 5: Earnings Prediction - The Zacks model predicts an earnings beat for TreeHouse Foods, supported by a positive Earnings ESP of +63.42% and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [7]

Stryker Corporation (SYK) is scheduled to release first-quarter 2025 results on May 1, after market close. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 3.62%. (Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.)Q1 EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $2.73 per share, indicating an increase of 9.2% year over year.The consensus mark for revenues is pinned at $5.70 billion, implying growth of 8.8% from the prior-year reported figu ...

Diamondback Energy (FANG) is set to release first-quarter 2025 results on May 5. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is a profit of $4 per share on revenues of $3.7 billion.Let’s delve into the factors that might have influenced the Permian-focused oil and gas producer’s performance in the March quarter. But it’s worth taking a look at FANG’s previous-quarter performance first.Highlights of Q4 Earnings & Surprise HistoryIn the last reported quarter, this Midland, TX-based ups ...

Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) is scheduled to report third-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 1, before market open.In the last reported quarter, the company’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.93 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.3%. Over the trailing four quarters, its earnings outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on all occasions, delivering an earnings surprise of 9.6%, on average. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)Let’s check out the factors that ...

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2025 results on April 30, before market open.In the last reported quarter, the company reported mixed results, with earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.1% but revenues missing the same by 1.3%. Both the top and bottom lines increased 1% and 3% on a year-over-year basis, respectively.Martin Marietta’s earnings topped the consensus mark in two of the last four quarters and missed on two occasions, with an average negativ ...

Smurfit Westrock PLC (SW) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2025 results on May 1, before market open.Smurfit Westrock was formed by the merger of two major paper and packaging industry players, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, on July 5, 2024. The company started reporting results for the combined company from the third quarter of 2024.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SW’s first-quarter revenues is pegged at $7.85 billion, indicating 4.1% growth from the fourth quarter's reported figure. The estimate for ear ...

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) is set to report first-quarter earnings on May 2, before the opening bell.Let us analyze the factors that are expected to have influenced FET’s performance in the first quarter of 2025.Q1 Expectations for FETThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Forum Energy’s earnings is pegged at 43 cents per share and that for revenues is pinned at $196.3 million. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter 2025 earning ...