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Company Performance - ON24 shares have increased by 42.7% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $8.1 [1] - The stock has gained 24.8% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 27.4% and the Zacks Internet - Software industry's 9.3% [1] Earnings and Revenue Expectations - For the current fiscal year, ON24 is projected to report earnings of $0.06 per share on revenues of $138.6 million, reflecting a -53.85% change in EPS and a -6.4% change in revenues [3] - For the next fiscal year, earnings are expected to rise to $0.20 per share, with revenues projected at $137.2 million, indicating a year-over-year change of 233.33% in EPS and -1.01% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - ON24 has a Value Score of F, while its Growth Score is A and Momentum Score is C, resulting in a VGM Score of B [6] - The stock trades at 134.3X current fiscal year EPS estimates, significantly higher than the peer industry average of 28.9X, indicating a premium valuation [6] Zacks Rank - ON24 holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by favorable earnings estimate revisions from analysts [7] - The recommendation suggests that ON24 shares may continue to experience gains, aligning with the investment strategy of selecting stocks with Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B [7] Industry Comparison - The Internet - Software industry is positioned in the top 21% of all industries, suggesting positive market conditions for ON24 and its peers [10] - DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. is highlighted as a strong competitor with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and favorable valuation metrics [8][9]

Company Performance - BellRing Brands (BRBR) closed at $26.69, reflecting a -2.34% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, shares of BellRing Brands had declined by 11.53%, contrasting with the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.83% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.94% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report for BellRing Brands is anticipated to show an EPS of $0.32, representing a 44.83% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $516.28 million, indicating a 3.12% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.99 per share and revenue of $2.42 billion, reflecting changes of -8.29% and +4.59% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments in analyst estimates for BellRing Brands may indicate shifting short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - BellRing Brands has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.76, which is lower than its industry's Forward P/E of 13.83, indicating a valuation discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.65, compared to the average PEG ratio of 1.96 for the Food - Miscellaneous industry, which factors in expected earnings growth [6] Industry Context - The Food - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 201, placing it in the bottom 19% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses 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 [7]

Company Performance - Pagaya Technologies Ltd. closed at $21.19, down 1.76% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.14% [1] - The company's stock has decreased by 10.61% over the past month, contrasting with the Finance sector's gain of 2.19% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.94% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for Pagaya Technologies Ltd. is projected at $0.75, reflecting a significant increase of 341.18% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated to be $348.35 million, indicating a 24.68% increase from the same quarter of the previous year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $3.1 per share, representing a change of +273.49% from the prior year, while revenue is expected to be $1.32 billion, reflecting a +28.43% change [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Pagaya Technologies Ltd. are important, as they indicate the latest near-term business trends and a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [3][4] Zacks Rank - Pagaya Technologies Ltd. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] - The Zacks Rank system has a strong track record, with 1 rated stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 6.96, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 12.15 [6] - The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, part of the Finance sector, ranks in the top 45% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [6] Industry Performance - The strength of individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Freshpet (FRPT) closed at $60.13, reflecting a -4.62% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14% [1] - Over the past month, Freshpet's shares have appreciated by 10.02%, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.83% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.94% [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect Freshpet to report earnings of $0.43 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 19.44% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $285.92 million, which represents an 8.83% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $2.49 per share and revenue is expected to reach $1.1 billion, reflecting growth of +223.38% and +13.08% respectively from the last year [3] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Freshpet indicate positive sentiment regarding the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently assigns Freshpet a rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate having moved 0.35% lower over the last 30 days [6] - Freshpet's Forward P/E ratio stands at 25.37, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.83 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.9, while the average PEG ratio for the Food - Miscellaneous industry is 1.96 [8] Industry Context - The Food - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 201, placing it in the bottom 19% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Performance - Griffon (GFF) closed at $74.21, reflecting a -1.2% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which lost 0.14% [1] - Over the last month, Griffon's shares increased by 1.39%, outperforming the Conglomerates sector's loss of 0.7% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.94% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Griffon is projected to report earnings of $1.34 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 3.6% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $620.82 million, representing a 1.83% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Annual Forecast - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.92 per share and revenue of $2.53 billion for the year, reflecting changes of +4.78% and +0.49% respectively compared to the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Griffon may indicate changing business trends, with positive changes suggesting analyst optimism [3] Stock Valuation - Griffon is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.69, which is below the industry average Forward P/E of 16.95 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.09, compared to the Diversified Operations industry's average PEG ratio of 1.7 [6] Industry Ranking - The Diversified Operations industry, part of the Conglomerates sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 202, placing it in the bottom 19% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses 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 [7]