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Group 1 - MINISO Group Holding Limited Unsponsored ADR closed at $16.58, up 1.59% from the previous session, outperforming the S&P 500 which fell by 0.17% [1] - The stock has decreased by 24.48% over the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 2.42% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.94% [1] - The upcoming earnings release is projected to show net sales of $624.52 million, a 21.1% increase year-over-year [2] Group 2 - For the fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $1.35 per share and revenue at $2.93 billion, reflecting increases of 17.39% and 24.25% respectively from the prior year [2] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate a changing business trend, with positive revisions suggesting confidence in the company's performance [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks MINISO Group Holding Limited Unsponsored ADR at 4 (Sell) [5] Group 3 - The Forward P/E ratio for MINISO is 12.09, which is lower than the industry average of 12.7 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.67, compared to the Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry's average PEG ratio of 1.24 [7] - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry is ranked 141 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 44% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - SkyWest (SKYW) closed at $85.48, reflecting a +0.45% change, outperforming the S&P 500's -0.17% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, SkyWest shares decreased by 3.7%, which is better than the Transportation sector's decline of 7.62% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.94% [1] Upcoming Earnings - SkyWest is expected to release its earnings report on April 24, 2025, with a forecasted EPS of $2.04, representing a 40.69% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $931.38 million, indicating a 15.9% increase compared to the previous year [2] Annual Forecast - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $8.96 per share and revenue of $3.85 billion, reflecting increases of +15.32% and +9.23% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for SkyWest indicate a positive outlook on the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, currently ranks SkyWest at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - SkyWest has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.5, which is higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 7.83 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.08, compared to the Transportation - Airline industry's average PEG ratio of 0.71 [7] Industry Context - The Transportation - Airline industry is currently ranked 198 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 21% of over 250 industries [8]

The latest trading session saw Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD) ending at $9.13, denoting a +0.22% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.79%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.78%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.64%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had lost 15.49% over the past month. This has lagged the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 4.81% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.56% in that time.Market participants will be cl ...

Company Performance - Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $110.33, reflecting a -0.33% change from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] - Over the last month, Valero's shares decreased by 14.28%, while the Oils-Energy sector lost 8.15% and the S&P 500 lost 3.56% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Valero Energy's earnings report is scheduled for April 24, 2025, with projected EPS of $1.57, indicating a 58.9% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $28.45 billion, down 10.42% from the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $7.27 per share and revenue of $117.95 billion, representing declines of -14.27% and -9.18% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Valero Energy are important as they reflect changing business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism [4] - A 9.85% decrease in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has been noted over the past month, and Valero currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Valero Energy has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.23, which is lower than the industry average of 16.63, suggesting it is trading at a discount [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.54, which aligns with the industry average, indicating expected earnings growth is factored into its valuation [8] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, placing it in the top 38% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Performance - Merck (MRK) closed at $79.17, reflecting a slight decrease of -0.01% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.79% [1] - The stock has experienced a significant decline of 16.27% over the past month, compared to the Medical sector's loss of 8.97% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.56% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Merck's earnings report is scheduled for April 24, 2025, with an expected EPS of $2.16, representing a 4.35% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $15.48 billion, indicating a decrease of 1.85% compared to the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $8.96 per share and revenue of $64.99 billion, reflecting increases of +17.12% and +1.27% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent modifications to analyst estimates are crucial as they often indicate near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [3][4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown a strong track record, with 1 stocks averaging an annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Merck currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.53% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [5] Valuation Metrics - Merck is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.84, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 13.03 [6] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 0.72, compared to the average PEG ratio of 1.19 for Large Cap Pharmaceuticals [6] Industry Overview - The Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry is part of the Medical sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 72, placing it in the top 30% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates 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 - Eaton's stock closed at $277.83, with a slight increase of +0.11% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.79% [1] - Over the past month, Eaton's shares have decreased by 5.48%, which is less than the Industrial Products sector's loss of 8.23% and the S&P 500's loss of 3.56% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure for Eaton is highly anticipated, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.70, reflecting a 12.5% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $6.27 billion, indicating a 5.46% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $12.04 per share and revenue of $26.74 billion, representing increases of +11.48% and +7.48% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Eaton are noted, with positive revisions indicating a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Eaton's current Forward P/E ratio is 23.05, which is higher than the industry average of 17.95, indicating that Eaton is trading at a premium [6] - The PEG ratio for Eaton is currently 2.21, compared to the Manufacturing - Electronics industry's average PEG ratio of 1.68 [6] Industry Ranking - The Manufacturing - Electronics industry, part of the Industrial Products sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, placing it in the top 23% 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 - Analog Devices (ADI) closed at $179.16, with a +0.45% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 1.81% [1] - The stock has decreased by 12.48% over the past month, compared to a 7.27% loss in the Computer and Technology sector and a 6.14% loss in the S&P 500 [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $1.69, reflecting a 20.71% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is projected at $2.5 billion, which is a 15.9% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are estimated at $7.11 per share and revenue at $10.27 billion, indicating increases of +11.44% and +8.97% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Analog Devices should be monitored, as positive revisions indicate confidence in the company's performance [4] - Changes in estimates are correlated with near-term stock prices, providing actionable insights for investors [5] Valuation Metrics - Analog Devices has a Forward P/E ratio of 25.08, which aligns with the industry average [7] - The PEG ratio stands at 2.09, compared to the industry average of 1.61, indicating a higher expected earnings growth rate relative to its price [7] Industry Context - The Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, currently holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, placing it in the bottom 40% of over 250 industries [8] - The top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, highlighting the competitive landscape [8]

Company Performance - SharkNinja, Inc. (SN) closed at $73.55, reflecting a +1.02% change from the previous trading day's close, which lagged behind the S&P 500's gain of 1.81% [1] - The company's shares experienced a loss of 16.27% over the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.27% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.14% [1] Earnings Forecast - Analysts predict SharkNinja, Inc. will report an EPS of $0.76, indicating a 28.3% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $1.17 billion, reflecting a 9.81% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $4.91 per share and revenue of $6.23 billion for the year, indicating changes of +12.36% and +12.68%, respectively, compared to the previous year [3] - Recent revisions in analyst estimates are important as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a good sign for the company's outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - SharkNinja, Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.84, which is higher than the industry average of 12.91, indicating the company is trading at a premium [6] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 1.42, compared to the Retail-Miscellaneous industry average of 1.38 [7] Industry Ranking - The Retail-Miscellaneous industry has a Zacks Industry Rank of 158, placing it in the bottom 37% of all industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Group 1: Company Performance - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) closed at $478.23, with a +1.46% movement, outperforming the S&P 500's 3.46% loss on the same day [1] - The company has gained 5.14% in the past month, while the Finance sector lost 4.33% and the S&P 500 lost 5.27% [1] - The upcoming earnings release on April 24, 2025, is expected to report EPS of $3.16, down 9.71% from the prior-year quarter, with revenue estimated at $424.62 million, a 13.9% increase year-over-year [2] Group 2: Earnings Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $17.32 per share and revenue at $1.8 billion, reflecting changes of +7.85% and +13.24% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate shifting dynamics in short-term business patterns, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's outlook [3] Group 3: Valuation Metrics - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is currently trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 25.26, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 10.99 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.68, compared to the Insurance - Property and Casualty industry's average PEG ratio of 1.86 [7] Group 4: Industry Ranking - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 50, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]