In the latest market close, Intuit (INTU) reached $624.79, with a +1.62% movement compared to the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.74%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.05%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.26%.The maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and other accounting software's shares have seen a decrease of 0.08% over the last month, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 6.23% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.77%.The investment community will be pa ...

Core Viewpoint - Aptiv PLC's stock performance has shown a recent increase, but it has underperformed over the past month compared to the broader market and its sector [1][2]. Company Performance - Aptiv PLC closed at $55.96, reflecting a +1.63% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.74% [1]. - The company experienced an 11.55% loss over the previous month, compared to a 6.15% loss in the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and a 4.77% loss in the S&P 500 [1]. - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $1.55, a 33.62% increase year-over-year, with projected quarterly revenue of $4.78 billion, down 2.4% from the previous year [2]. Earnings Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $7.16 per share, with revenue expected to be $19.68 billion, reflecting changes of +14.38% and -0.16% respectively from the previous year [3]. - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [3][4]. Valuation Metrics - Aptiv PLC has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.69, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 10.41 [6]. - The company holds a PEG ratio of 0.58, compared to the Automotive - Original Equipment industry's average PEG ratio of 0.84 [6]. Industry Context - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry is ranked 149 out of over 250 industries, placing it in the bottom 40% [7]. - The Zacks Industry Rank suggests that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7].

Company Performance - Datadog (DDOG) closed at $101.47, with a daily increase of +1.88%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.74% [1] - Over the past month, Datadog's shares have decreased by 5.01%, while the Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500 have lost 6.23% and 4.77%, respectively [1] Upcoming Earnings - Datadog is set to release its earnings report on May 6, 2025, with an expected EPS of $0.42, reflecting a 4.55% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $739.37 million, indicating a 20.96% increase compared to the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $1.68 per share, a decrease of -7.69%, while revenue is projected at $3.19 billion, an increase of +18.7% from the prior year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Datadog may indicate short-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the company's outlook [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Datadog currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.23% decrease in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [5] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 59.12, significantly higher than the industry average of 25.94, and a PEG ratio of 7.06 compared to the industry average of 2.13 [6] Industry Context - Datadog operates within the Internet - Software industry, which ranks 87th in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the top 36% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank suggests that top-rated industries outperform lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Eaton's stock closed at $288.70, reflecting a +0.59% change from the previous day, which lagged behind the S&P 500's gain of 0.74% [1] - The stock has increased by 2.18% over the past month, outperforming the Industrial Products sector's decline of 6.87% and the S&P 500's decline of 4.77% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Eaton's earnings report is scheduled for May 2, 2025, with an expected EPS of $2.70, representing a 12.5% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $6.27 billion, indicating a growth of 5.43% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $12.01 per share and revenue at $26.7 billion, reflecting increases of +11.2% and +7.33% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest a positive outlook for Eaton's business operations and profit generation capabilities [3] Valuation Metrics - Eaton's current Forward P/E ratio is 23.91, which is higher than the industry average of 19.95 [6] - The PEG ratio stands at 2.29, compared to the Manufacturing - Electronics industry's average PEG ratio of 1.71 [6] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - Electronics industry, part of the Industrial Products sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 56, placing it in the top 23% of over 250 industries [7] - The top 50% rated industries are shown to outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Veeva Systems (VEEV) closed at $227.11, reflecting a -0.26% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.74% [1] - The stock has decreased by 4.11% over the last month, which is better than the Medical sector's loss of 7.7% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.77% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Veeva Systems is expected to report an EPS of $1.74, representing a 16% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $727.99 million, up 11.94% from the prior-year quarter [2] Full-Year Estimates - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $7.30 per share and revenue of $3.05 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of +10.61% and +10.99%, respectively [3] - Recent revisions in analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect near-term business trends and convey analysts' confidence in the company's performance [3] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), shows that 1 ranked stocks have yielded an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Veeva Systems currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with a recent consensus EPS projection moving 1.18% higher in the past 30 days [5] Valuation Metrics - Veeva Systems has a Forward P/E ratio of 31.2, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 24.39 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.19, significantly lower than the Medical Info Systems industry's average PEG ratio of 2.92 [6] Industry Overview - The Medical Info Systems industry, part of the Medical sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 56, 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 - Zoetis (ZTS) closed at $152.30, reflecting a +0.92% change from the previous day, which is lower than the S&P 500's gain of 2.03% [1] - Over the past month, Zoetis shares have decreased by 7.31%, which is less than the Medical sector's decline of 8.57% and the S&P 500's drop of 5.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for Zoetis is scheduled for May 6, 2025, with an expected EPS of $1.40, indicating a growth of 1.45% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $2.19 billion, reflecting a slight increase of 0.02% from the previous year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.07 per share and revenue of $9.31 billion, representing increases of +2.53% and +0.55% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates indicate a positive outlook for Zoetis, suggesting optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Zoetis has a Forward P/E ratio of 24.85, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 15.31 [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.64, while the Medical - Drugs industry has an average PEG ratio of 1.16 [6] Industry Ranking - The Medical - Drugs industry, which includes Zoetis, ranks in the top 24% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 59 [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, indicating that top-rated industries outperform lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Trip.com closed at $57.62, reflecting a -1% change from the previous trading session, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 2.03% [1] - Over the last month, Trip.com's shares decreased by 7.78%, while the Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 saw losses of 4.94% and 5.07%, respectively [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.86, representing a 3.61% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected at $1.91 billion, indicating a 15.93% growth compared to the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $3.44 per share, a decrease of 4.18% from the prior year, while revenue is expected to reach $8.45 billion, an increase of 14.02% [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook for the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Trip.com has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.9, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 16.98 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.04, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.17 [7] Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 139, placing it in the bottom 44% of over 250 industries [8] - Historically, the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Devon Energy's stock closed at $31.47, reflecting a +1.25% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's +2.03% gain [1] - Over the past month, Devon Energy shares have decreased by 17.05%, compared to a 10.82% loss in the Oils-Energy sector and a 5.07% loss in the S&P 500 [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings report for Devon Energy is scheduled for May 6, 2025, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.25 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 7.76% [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $4.36 billion, representing a 21.26% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $4.54 per share, a decrease of 5.81% from the previous year, while revenue is expected to reach $17.01 billion, reflecting a growth of 6.72% [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Devon Energy are crucial as they indicate shifting business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Devon Energy currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 6.85, which is lower than the industry average of 7.65, indicating a valuation discount [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.62, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 0.92, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth expectations [6] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - United States industry, which includes Devon Energy, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 197, placing it in the bottom 21% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

The most recent trading session ended with Barrick Gold (GOLD) standing at $19.41, reflecting a +1.84% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.03%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.23%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 2.74%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the gold and copper mining company had lost 1.29% over the past month. This has was narrower than the Basic Materials sector's loss of 3.93% and the S&P 500's loss o ...

Company Performance - Allstate's stock closed at $194.86, with a slight increase of +0.07% from the previous session, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 2.03% [1] - Over the past month, Allstate's shares have decreased by 6.95%, while the Finance sector and S&P 500 lost 3.37% and 5.07% respectively [1] Upcoming Earnings - Allstate's earnings report is scheduled for April 30, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.12, indicating a significant decrease of 58.67% from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $17.13 billion, reflecting an increase of 11.04% compared to the previous year [2] Full-Year Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimates for Allstate's full-year earnings are $16.65 per share and revenue of $69.38 billion, representing year-over-year changes of -9.12% and +7.85% respectively [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Allstate are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism about the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, currently ranks Allstate as 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Allstate's Forward P/E ratio stands at 11.69, slightly below the industry average of 11.74, suggesting it is trading at a discount [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.17, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.24, indicating a more favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [8] Industry Context - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 34, placing it in the top 14% of over 250 industries [9]