Core Insights - Analysts project Palo Alto Networks (PANW) will report quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, reflecting a 14.1% year-over-year increase, with revenues expected to reach $2.46 billion, a 15.1% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment of initial projections by covering analysts [1][2] - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions to the stock, with empirical studies showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [2] Revenue Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Revenue- Product' will reach $423.19 million, a 19.6% increase year-over-year [4] - 'Revenue- Subscription and support' is projected at $2.04 billion, indicating a 14.2% year-over-year increase [4] - 'Revenue- Subscription and support- Support' is expected to be $651.71 million, reflecting a 9.9% increase from the previous year [4] - 'Revenue- Subscription and support- Subscription' is estimated at $1.39 billion, a 16.6% year-over-year increase [5] Profit Estimates - 'RPO (Remaining Performance Obligation)' is projected at $15.47 billion, up from $12.60 billion year-over-year [5] - 'Product gross profit Non-GAAP' is expected to be $333.92 million, compared to $282.00 million in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Subscription and support gross profit Non-GAAP' is anticipated to reach $1.56 billion, up from $1.37 billion year-over-year [6] - 'Subscription and support gross profit GAAP' is projected at $1.51 billion, compared to $1.31 billion last year [6] - 'Product gross profit GAAP' is estimated at $333.26 million, compared to $278.80 million in the previous year [7] Stock Performance - Palo Alto shares have experienced a -0.4% change over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.4% movement [7] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [7]

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street analysts anticipate BrightView Holdings (BV) will report quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 6.7%, while revenues are expected to decline by 1% to $721.69 million [1] Earnings Projections - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, with empirical studies showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [2] Analyst Forecasts - Analysts project 'Revenue- Maintenance Services' to reach $491.25 million, indicating a 1% increase from the previous year [4] - 'Revenue- Development Services' is expected to be $232.41 million, reflecting a decrease of 4.8% year-over-year [4] - 'Revenue- Maintenance Services- Landscape Maintenance Services' is forecasted at $491.91 million, suggesting a 1% year-over-year change [4] Adjusted EBITDA Estimates - The consensus estimate for 'Adjusted EBITDA- Development Services' is $34.62 million, down from $41.20 million reported in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Adjusted EBITDA- Maintenance Services' is expected to be $78.21 million, compared to $81.80 million reported in the same quarter last year [5] Stock Performance - Over the past month, BrightView shares have decreased by 7.7%, contrasting with a 1.4% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [5] - BrightView currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [5]

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts predict Energizer Holdings (ENR) will report quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share, an 8.2% decline year-over-year, with revenues expected to reach $831.03 million, reflecting a 3.1% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.7% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment of initial estimates by covering analysts [2] - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are strongly linked to short-term stock price performance [3] Revenue and Segment Performance - Analysts estimate 'Net Sales by products- Batteries & Lights' at $676.43 million, a 3.8% increase from the prior-year quarter [5] - 'Net Sales by products- Auto Care' is forecasted to reach $154.58 million, indicating a 0.3% increase from the year-ago quarter [5] - 'Segment Profit- Auto Care' is expected to be $21.89 million, up from $20.00 million year-over-year [6] - 'Segment Profit- Batteries & Lights' is projected at $189.59 million, compared to $179.50 million from the previous year [6] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Energizer have returned +1.5%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has seen a +4.6% change [6] - Currently, ENR holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the overall market in the near future [6]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast a decline in Applied Materials' quarterly earnings and revenues, indicating potential challenges for the company in the upcoming earnings report [1][2]. Financial Projections - Expected earnings per share (EPS) for the upcoming quarter is $2.11, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 9.1% [1]. - Anticipated revenues are projected to be $6.7 billion, which represents a decrease of 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.4%, indicating a shift in analysts' expectations [2]. - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions and short-term stock price movements [3]. Key Revenue Metrics - 'Net Revenue- Applied Global Services' is projected to be $1.60 billion, down 2.2% year-over-year [5]. - 'Net Revenue- Semiconductor Systems' is expected to reach $4.75 billion, reflecting an 8.3% decline from the prior year [5]. - 'Net Revenue- Display' is forecasted at $350.77 million, showing a significant increase of 66.2% year-over-year [5]. Geographic Sales Estimates - 'Geographic Net Sales- United States' is expected to be $723.94 million, down 37.2% from the previous year [6]. - 'Geographic Net Sales- Europe' is projected at $303.98 million, indicating a decline of 24.9% year-over-year [6]. - 'Geographic Net Sales- China' is anticipated to reach $2.00 billion, reflecting a decrease of 6.3% compared to the prior year [7]. Positive Trends in Specific Regions - 'Geographic Net Sales- Taiwan' is expected to be $1.55 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 20.8% [8]. - 'Geographic Net Sales- Korea' is projected at $1.36 billion, indicating a growth of 16.3% year-over-year [8]. Operating Income - 'Operating Income- Display' is forecasted to be $33.97 million, a significant increase from $5.00 million reported in the same quarter last year [8]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Applied Materials have increased by 9.6%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a change of 0.3% [9].

Core Insights - Analysts project that Spectrum Brands (SPB) will report quarterly earnings of $0.77 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 20.6% [1] - Revenue is expected to reach $744.93 million, down 3.7% from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 1.6% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [2] - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions and short-term stock price movements [3] Key Metrics Analysis - Analysts forecast 'Net Sales- Home & Personal Care (HPC)' to be $314.50 million, a decrease of 6.5% year-over-year [4] - 'Net Sales- Home & Garden (H&G)' is projected at $147.55 million, showing a year-over-year increase of 9.4% [5] - 'Net Sales- Global Pet Care (GPC)' is estimated at $291.95 million, reflecting a decline of 3.5% year-over-year [5] Stock Performance - Spectrum shares have increased by 7.6% over the past month, compared to a 0.3% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [5] - With a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), SPB is expected to underperform the overall market in the near future [5]

Core Insights - Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $2.32 per share, reflecting a 46.8% increase year-over-year, while revenues are forecasted at $1.35 billion, indicating a slight decline of 0.2% compared to the previous year [1] Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 0.9% in the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, with empirical studies showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3] Revenue Estimates - Analysts project 'Net revenues- Admissions' to be $712.99 million, a decrease of 0.5% from the prior year [5] - 'Net revenues- Accommodations, extra-charge products and other' are expected to remain flat at $194.93 million year-over-year [5] - 'Net revenues- Food, merchandise and games' are anticipated to reach $434.00 million, reflecting a decline of 0.6% from the previous year [5] Attendance Forecast - The estimated attendance for the quarter is 21.30 million, up from 20.97 million in the same period last year [6] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Six Flags have decreased by 6.1%, contrasting with a 1.3% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [6] - Currently, FUN holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the overall market in the near term [6]

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts expect CAE to report quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 22.2% [1] - Revenue projections stand at $823.11 million, down 1.2% from the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 0.8% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [1] Earnings Projections - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions to the stock [2] - Empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [2] Key Metrics Analysis - Analysts project 'Civil Aviation - Simulator equivalent unit (SEU)' to reach 300, up from 276 in the same quarter last year [4] - 'Civil Aviation - FFS deliveries' are estimated at 13, down from 18 in the same quarter last year [4] - The 'Civil Aviation - Utilization rate' is forecasted at 68.7%, compared to 70.0% in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Civil Aviation - FFSs in CAE's network' is expected to be 369, up from 355 in the same quarter last year [5] Stock Performance - Over the past month, CAE shares have recorded a return of -3.8%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by 1.3% [5] - CAE holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting it may underperform the overall market in the near term [5]

Core Insights - Akamai Technologies (AKAM) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.64 per share, a 3.1% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $1.04 billion, reflecting a 3.7% year-over-year growth [1] Earnings Projections - Analysts emphasize the importance of revisions to earnings projections prior to earnings releases, as these revisions are critical indicators of potential investor behavior [2] - The consensus EPS estimate for Akamai has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [1] Revenue Estimates - Analysts predict 'Revenue- Security' will reach $569.75 million, showing a year-over-year increase of 9.9% [4] - 'Revenue- Compute' is expected to be $188.02 million, reflecting a 12.7% increase from the prior-year quarter [4] - 'Revenue- Delivery' is forecasted to be $285.18 million, indicating a decline of 10.6% from the prior-year quarter [4] Stock Performance - Akamai shares have returned -5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change [5] - With a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), Akamai is anticipated to outperform the overall market in the near future [5]

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts anticipate PPL to report quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.5% [1] - Expected revenues for the quarter are projected at $2.17 billion, which represents a 5.1% increase from the same quarter last year [1] - Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 3.4%, indicating a reassessment by analysts [1] Revenue Estimates - Analysts project 'Revenues- Pennsylvania Regulated' to be $760.16 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +6.2% [4] - 'Revenues- Rhode Island Regulated' is expected to reach $516.73 million, suggesting a year-over-year increase of +13.6% [4] - 'Revenues- Kentucky Regulated' is estimated to be $904.96 million, reflecting a year-over-year change of +1.1% [4] Stock Performance - PPL shares have decreased by 2% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +2.1% [4] - PPL holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance relative to the overall market in the near term [4]

Core Insights - Yum Brands (YUM) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.47 per share, reflecting a 7.3% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $1.96 billion, a 7.4% increase from the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 0.8% in the last 30 days, indicating analysts' reassessment of their initial estimates [2]. - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts forecast 'Revenues- Company sales' to reach $683.03 million, representing a 10% increase from the prior-year quarter [4]. - The consensus for 'Revenues- Franchise and property revenues' is $855.08 million, indicating a 6.4% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenues- Franchise contributions for advertising and other services' are expected to be $426.27 million, reflecting a 6.3% increase from the previous year [5]. Division-Specific Metrics - The KFC Division's 'Franchise contributions for advertising and other services' are estimated at $162.06 million, a 9.5% year-over-year increase, with the number of KFC franchise and license restaurants projected at 32,384, up from 30,684 [6]. - The Taco Bell Division is projected to have a total of 8,816 restaurants, compared to 8,594 last year, with company-owned locations expected to reach 525, up from 491 [7]. - The Taco Bell franchise and license restaurants are estimated at 8,291, an increase from 8,103 in the same quarter last year [8]. - The Pizza Hut Division is expected to have 20,031 restaurants, compared to 19,927 in the same quarter last year [8]. Overall Restaurant Metrics - The total number of restaurants across all divisions is projected to be 62,097, up from 60,045 year-over-year [9]. - The number of company-owned KFC restaurants is expected to be 481, compared to 459 last year [9]. - System same-store sales for the Taco Bell Division are projected to increase by 5.1% year-over-year, up from 4.0% [9]. Stock Performance - Yum Brands shares have decreased by 8.1% over the past month, contrasting with a 2.1% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite, and the company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the overall market [10].