Company Performance - PDD Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR (PDD) closed at $113.41, reflecting a +0.72% change, outperforming the S&P 500's 1.22% loss [1] - Over the last month, PDD shares increased by 6.99%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector and S&P 500 experienced losses of 4.52% and 2.31% respectively [1] Earnings Projections - PDD is projected to report earnings of $2.56 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 6.67% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $15.68 billion, representing a 25.24% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for PDD are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends and analysts' confidence in the company's performance [3] - Positive revisions in estimates are associated with potential stock price performance [4] Valuation Metrics - PDD has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.22, which is a discount compared to the industry average of 22.21 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.27, significantly lower than the industry average PEG ratio of 1.29 [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 35, placing it in the top 14% of over 250 industries [7] - The top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Group 1: Company Performance - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) closed at $167.28, with a +1.37% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 1.76% [1] - Over the previous month, JNJ shares gained 8.46%, significantly surpassing the Medical sector's gain of 1.11% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.26% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure is anticipated to show an EPS of $2.59, reflecting a 4.43% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $21.66 billion, indicating a 1.29% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Group 3: Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $10.58 per share, with a revenue estimate of $90.03 billion, representing changes of +6.01% and +1.36% respectively from the previous year [3] Group 4: Analyst Forecast Revisions - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are crucial as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions reflecting analysts' confidence in the company's performance [4] Group 5: Zacks Rank and Stock Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks JNJ at 3 (Hold) [6] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.03% in the past month [6] Group 6: Valuation Metrics - JNJ has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.59, which is higher than the industry average of 12.91 [7] - The PEG ratio for JNJ stands at 2.65, compared to the average PEG ratio of 1.47 for Large Cap Pharmaceuticals [7] Group 7: Industry Ranking - The Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry is currently ranked 196 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 22% of over 250 industries [8]

Group 1: Stock Performance - Adobe Systems (ADBE) closed at $440.72, reflecting a +0.49% change from the previous trading day's closing, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.76% [1] - Over the past month, ADBE shares gained 0.25%, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 4.55% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.26% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings Report - Adobe is scheduled to release its earnings on March 12, 2025, with projected EPS of $4.97, indicating a 10.94% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $5.65 billion, up 9.11% from the year-ago period [2] Group 3: Full-Year Estimates - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates for Adobe are earnings of $20.39 per share and revenue of $23.45 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +10.69% and +9.04%, respectively [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates and Stock Outlook - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Adobe reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable business outlook [4] - Estimate alterations are linked to stock price performance, and the Zacks Rank system is used to evaluate these changes [5] Group 5: Zacks Rank and Valuation - Adobe currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [6] - The company is traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.5, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 27.77 [7] - Adobe's PEG ratio is 1.73, while the Computer - Software industry holds an average PEG ratio of 2.12 [7] Group 6: Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 143, placing it in the bottom 44% of all industries [8] - Top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Dow Inc. closed at $38.11, reflecting a decrease of -0.83% from the previous session, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.59% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, shares of Dow Inc. have decreased by 0.31%, while the Basic Materials sector and the S&P 500 have lost 0.27% and 2.42%, respectively [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings per share (EPS) for Dow Inc. is projected at $0.11, indicating an 80.36% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue for the upcoming quarter is estimated at $10.29 billion, which represents a 4.44% decrease from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $2.02 per share, reflecting an increase of 18.13%, while revenue is expected to be $42.81 billion, showing a slight decline of 0.36% from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Dow Inc. are crucial for investors, as positive revisions can indicate a favorable business outlook [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Dow Inc. at 5 (Strong Sell), indicating a negative outlook [5] Valuation Metrics - Dow Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.01, which is higher than the industry average of 15.74 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.01, aligning with the average PEG ratio of the Chemical - Diversified industry [6] Industry Context - The Chemical - Diversified industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 216, placing it in the bottom 14% of over 250 industries [7] - Historical data shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Merck (MRK) ended the recent trading session at $92.25, demonstrating a +1.84% swing from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.59%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.39%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.63%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the pharmaceutical company had lost 8.46% over the past month. This has lagged the Medical sector's loss of 0.63% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.42% in that time.Market participants will be closely following the f ...

In the latest market close, Microsoft (MSFT) reached $396.98, with a +1.13% movement compared to the previous day. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.59%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.39%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.63%.Shares of the software maker have depreciated by 5.41% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.43% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.42%.Market participants will be closely following th ...

The latest trading session saw Alphabet (GOOGL) ending at $170.25, denoting a +1.04% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.59%. At the same time, the Dow added 1.39%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.63%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the internet search leader had lost 16.12% over the past month. This has lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.43% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.42% in that time.The investment community will b ...

The most recent trading session ended with Meta Platforms (META) standing at $668.20, reflecting a +1.51% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 1.59% for the day. At the same time, the Dow added 1.39%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.63%.Shares of the social media company have depreciated by 4.19% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.43% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.42%.Ma ...

Company Performance - Lam Research (LRCX) ended the latest trading session at $76.77, reflecting a +0.79% adjustment from the previous day's close, which lagged behind the S&P 500's gain of 1.59% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Lam Research have decreased by 5.65%, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.43% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.42% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming earnings release for Lam Research is projected to show earnings per share (EPS) of $1, representing a 28.21% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $4.65 billion, indicating a 22.62% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Full-Year Estimates - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates for Lam Research forecast earnings of $3.73 per share and revenue of $17.72 billion, which would signify year-over-year changes of +24.75% and +18.91%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Lam Research reflect shifting business dynamics, with positive alterations indicating analyst optimism regarding the company's profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Lam Research currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.43, which is lower than the industry average of 25.22, suggesting that Lam Research is trading at a discount compared to its peers [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.25, compared to the average PEG ratio of 1.63 for the Electronics - Semiconductors industry, indicating a favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] Industry Ranking - The Electronics - Semiconductors industry, which includes Lam Research, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 134, placing it in the bottom 47% of over 250 industries [7] - The strength of individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Owens Corning's stock closed at $154.04, with a daily increase of +1.3%, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.59% [1] - The stock has decreased by 20.31% over the past month, compared to a 9.68% loss in the Construction sector and a 2.42% loss in the S&P 500 [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $3, reflecting a 16.43% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $2.53 billion, indicating a 9.82% increase year-over-year [2] Full Year Estimates - Analysts forecast earnings of $15.03 per share and revenue of $10.74 billion for the full year, representing changes of -5.53% and -2.1% from the previous year [3] - Recent estimate revisions are seen as indicators of the company's business outlook [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Owens Corning currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), with a consensus EPS projection that has decreased by 5.16% in the last 30 days [5] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 10.11, which is lower than the industry average of 17.05, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] Industry Context - The Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Construction sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 199, placing it in the bottom 21% of over 250 industries [8] - The average PEG ratio for Owens Corning is 2.38, compared to the industry average of 1.79 [7]