Company Performance - Fortinet's stock closed at $96.62, reflecting a +0.38% change from the previous session, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.64% [1] - The stock has decreased by 13.79% over the past month, compared to the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 11.22% and the S&P 500's loss of 7.69% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.53, a 23.26% increase year-over-year, with quarterly revenue projected at $1.54 billion, up 13.52% from the previous year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $2.45 per share and revenue at $6.76 billion, representing increases of +3.38% and +13.49% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate positive sentiment towards Fortinet's business and profitability [3] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Fortinet as 2 (Buy), with a consensus EPS projection having increased by 0.9% in the last 30 days [5] Valuation Metrics - Fortinet's Forward P/E ratio stands at 39.32, which is a discount compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 60.65 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.02, which is comparable to the industry average PEG ratio of 3.03 [6] Industry Context - The Security industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 81, placing it in the top 33% 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]

Company Performance - Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) closed at $58.47, with a +0.52% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 2.13% gain [1] - Over the past month, shares of Axcelis have depreciated by 6.15%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 13.29% and the S&P 500's loss of 9.57% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company is expected to report an EPS of $0.39, reflecting a 75.16% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $184.65 million, indicating a 26.83% decline year-over-year [2] Annual Estimates - For the entire year, earnings are projected at $2.55 per share, down 58.54% from the previous year, with revenue expected to be $808.8 million, a decline of 20.54% [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Axcelis Technologies indicate short-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 19.05% downward over the past month, resulting in a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) for the company [6] Valuation Metrics - Axcelis Technologies has a Forward P/E ratio of 22.81, which is lower than the industry average of 23.89, suggesting it is trading at a discount [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 4.16, significantly higher than the industry average PEG ratio of 1.05, indicating a disparity in growth expectations [8] Industry Context - The Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 244, placing it in the bottom 3% of over 250 industries [9]

Core Viewpoint - Hasbro is set to report earnings that indicate potential growth, but the stock has underperformed compared to broader market indices recently [1][2][3]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Hasbro's stock closed at $59.79, reflecting a +0.83% change from the previous day, which is lower than the S&P 500's gain of 2.13% [1]. - Over the past month, Hasbro's shares have decreased by 1.58%, which is less severe than the Consumer Discretionary sector's decline of 12.53% and the S&P 500's drop of 9.57% [1]. Group 2: Earnings Projections - Hasbro is projected to report earnings of $0.71 per share, representing a year-over-year growth of 16.39% [2]. - The consensus estimate for Hasbro's revenue is $775.46 million, indicating a 2.4% increase from the same quarter last year [2]. - Full-year estimates suggest earnings of $4.22 per share and revenue of $4.17 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of +5.24% and +0.78%, respectively [3]. Group 3: Analyst Forecasts and Rankings - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Hasbro are crucial as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting confidence in the company's performance [4]. - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Hasbro at 4 (Sell), with a recent decline of 2.35% in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6]. Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Hasbro's Forward P/E ratio stands at 14.05, which is higher than the industry average of 11.58 [7]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.09, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.11 [8]. Group 5: Industry Context - The Toys - Games - Hobbies industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranks 190 out of over 250 industries, placing it in the bottom 25% [9].

Group 1: Company Performance - Apple closed at $213.49, with a +1.82% move from the previous day, trailing the S&P 500's gain of 2.13% [1] - Over the past month, Apple shares have lost 13.19%, slightly better than the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 13.29% and worse than the S&P 500's loss of 9.57% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings - Apple's projected earnings per share (EPS) for the upcoming earnings disclosure is $1.61, reflecting a 5.23% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $93.67 billion, up 3.22% from the year-ago period [2] Group 3: Annual Forecast - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $7.26 per share and revenue of $406.43 billion, indicating changes of +7.56% and +3.94%, respectively, compared to the previous year [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Apple indicate the changing nature of near-term business trends, with positive revisions reflecting analysts' confidence in the company's performance [4] Group 5: Zacks Rank and Valuation - Apple currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate having moved 0.23% lower within the past month [6] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 28.87, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 11.53 [6] Group 6: PEG Ratio - Apple has a PEG ratio of 2.09, compared to the Computer - Micro Computers industry's average PEG ratio of 1.45 [7] Group 7: Industry Ranking - The Computer - Micro Computers industry ranks in the top 15% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 36 [8]

Core Viewpoint - Lululemon's stock performance has lagged behind major indices, with a significant decline over the past month, while upcoming earnings are anticipated to show growth in both EPS and revenue [1][2]. Company Performance - Lululemon closed at $311.03, reflecting a +0.44% change from the previous day, which is below the S&P 500's gain of 2.13% on the same day [1]. - Over the past month, Lululemon shares have decreased by 20.77%, underperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 12.53% and the S&P 500's loss of 9.57% [1]. Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report is scheduled for March 27, 2025, with projected EPS of $5.85, indicating a 10.59% increase year-over-year [2]. - Quarterly revenue is expected to reach $3.58 billion, representing an 11.68% increase from the same period last year [2]. Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Lululemon are crucial for understanding near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [3]. - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, provides actionable ratings, with stocks rated 1 historically yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [4][5]. Valuation Metrics - Lululemon currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.16, which is higher than the industry average of 13.75, indicating a premium valuation [6]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.88, compared to the industry average of 1.65, suggesting that Lululemon's valuation is also influenced by its expected earnings growth rate [7]. Industry Context - The Textile - Apparel industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 65, placing it in the top 26% of over 250 industries [8].

The most recent trading session ended with Dow Inc. (DOW) standing at $36.23, reflecting a +1.34% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.91%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.96%.Coming into today, shares of the materials science had lost 6.56% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector lost 3.32%, while the S&P 500 lost 7.38%.Market participants will be closely following t ...

Company Performance - Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) stock closed at $47.25, with a +0.36% movement, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.91% loss on the same day [1] - The stock has increased by 4.11% over the past month, surpassing the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 3.05% and the S&P 500's loss of 7.38% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming EPS for ADM is projected at $0.71, indicating a 51.37% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated to be $20.74 billion, reflecting a 5.06% decrease from the same quarter of the previous year [2] - Full-year earnings are expected to be $4.24 per share, representing a year-over-year decline of 10.55%, while revenue is projected at $88.43 billion, showing a 3.39% increase [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for ADM suggest a positive outlook on the company's business operations [4] - The Zacks Rank for ADM is currently 4 (Sell), following a 4.55% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - ADM has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.1, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 11.61 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.53, compared to the Agriculture - Operations industry's average PEG ratio of 1.55 [7] Industry Context - The Agriculture - Operations industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 218, placing it in the bottom 14% of over 250 industries [8]

Group 1: Stock Performance - ON Semiconductor Corp. ended the latest trading session at $42.15, reflecting a -1.63% adjustment from the previous day's close, which lagged behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.91% [1] - The stock has experienced a decline of 14.4% over the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 10.57% and the S&P 500's loss of 7.38% [1] Group 2: Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect ON Semiconductor Corp. to report earnings of $0.51 per share in the upcoming release, indicating a year-over-year decline of 52.78% [2] - The consensus estimate anticipates revenue of $1.41 billion, representing a 24.54% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] Group 3: Full Year Projections - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2.49 per share and revenue of $6.07 billion, reflecting changes of -37.44% and -14.3%, respectively, from the prior year [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes to analyst estimates for ON Semiconductor Corp. indicate short-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently assigns ON Semiconductor Corp. a rank of 5 (Strong Sell), with the consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 18.12% over the last 30 days [6] Group 5: Valuation Metrics - ON Semiconductor Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.23, which is lower than the industry average of 30.9, indicating that the company is trading at a discount compared to its peers [7] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 13.46, significantly higher than the industry average PEG ratio of 1.95, suggesting a disparity in expected earnings growth [8] Group 6: Industry Context - The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 205, placing it in the bottom 19% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) closed at $60.28, reflecting a +0.79% change from the previous trading day's close, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.91% [1] - The stock has gained 6.52% over the past month, while the Medical sector lost 1.88% and the S&P 500 lost 7.38% during the same period [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect Bristol Myers Squibb to report earnings of $1.55 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 135.23% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $10.69 billion, down 9.94% from the previous year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $6.75 per share, showing a growth of +486.96%, while revenue is expected to be $45.59 billion, reflecting a decrease of -5.6% from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent modifications to analyst estimates indicate changing business trends, with positive changes suggesting a favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Bristol Myers Squibb at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Bristol Myers Squibb has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.86, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 18.77 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.22, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.51 [8] Industry Context - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, which includes Bristol Myers Squibb, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 64, placing it in the top 26% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Performance - Zoetis (ZTS) closed at $170.37, reflecting a +1.87% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.55% [1] - Over the last month, Zoetis shares decreased by 3.95%, underperforming the Medical sector's gain of 0.52% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.56% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Zoetis is expected to report an EPS of $1.41, representing a 2.17% increase from the prior-year quarter, with anticipated revenue of $2.2 billion, indicating a 0.47% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are projected at $6.12 per share and revenue at $9.31 billion, reflecting increases of +3.38% and +0.59% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Zoetis should be monitored, as positive revisions indicate optimism about the company's business and profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Zoetis at 3 (Hold), with a recent downward shift of 3.83% in the consensus EPS estimate [5] - Historically, 1 ranked stocks in the Zacks Rank system have returned an average of +25% annually since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Zoetis has a Forward P/E ratio of 27.35, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 19.2 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 2.93, while the Medical - Drugs industry has an average PEG ratio of 1.06 [7] Industry Context - The Medical - Drugs industry, part of the Medical sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 133, placing it in the bottom 48% 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]