In the latest close session, Powell Industries (POWL) was down 1.16% at $210.45. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.52% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.63%, while the tech- heavy Nasdaq added 0.48%. It is also worth noting that POWL currently has a PEG ratio of 1.07. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. POWL's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.91 as of ...

Company Performance - Ero Copper Corp. (ERO) experienced a decline of 2.78% in its stock price, closing at $16.77, while the S&P 500 gained 0.52% [1] - Over the past month, Ero Copper's shares have appreciated by 21.14%, outperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 4.06% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.95% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings release for Ero Copper Corp. is scheduled for July 31, 2025, with projected earnings of $0.43 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 138.89% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $195 million, reflecting a 66.52% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $1.97 per share and revenue of $826 million, representing increases of 152.56% and 75.67% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent modifications to analyst estimates indicate positive sentiment regarding Ero Copper's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Ero Copper Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.76, which is significantly lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 24.02 [6] - The Mining - Non Ferrous industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 149, placing it in the bottom 40% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), shows Ero Copper Corp. holding a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] - The Zacks Rank has a proven track record of outperformance, with 1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5]

Company Performance - GE Vernova (GEV) stock increased by 2.54% to $519.66, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.52% [1] - Over the past month, GEV shares have risen by 7.56%, while the Oils-Energy sector gained 5.34% and the S&P 500 increased by 5.95% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for GE Vernova is expected on July 23, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $1.63, reflecting a growth of 129.58% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $8.76 billion, indicating a 6.79% increase from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $7.16 per share and revenue at $37.17 billion, showing increases of 28.32% and 6.39% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for GE Vernova are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive changes indicating analyst optimism [4] - Estimate revisions are believed to be directly related to near-term stock movements, providing actionable insights for investors [5] Zacks Rank and Valuation - GE Vernova currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 0.02% in the past month [6] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 70.83, significantly higher than its industry's Forward P/E of 19.65, and a PEG ratio of 3.94 compared to the industry average of 2.17 [7] Industry Context - The Alternative Energy - Other industry, which includes GE Vernova, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 159, placing it in the bottom 36% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Axon Enterprise (AXON) closed at $818.87, reflecting a +1.86% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.52% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Axon have appreciated by 10.09%, surpassing the Aerospace sector's gain of 6.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.95% [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect Axon Enterprise to report earnings of $1.54 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 28.33% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $641.21 million, representing a 27.2% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $6.34 per share and revenue at $2.65 billion, reflecting changes of +6.73% and +27.17% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Axon Enterprise are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends and analysts' confidence in performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks Axon Enterprise at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Axon Enterprise has a Forward P/E ratio of 126.84, significantly higher than the industry average of 38.28, indicating it is trading at a premium [7] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 4.47, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.91 [7] Industry Context - The Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, part of the Aerospace sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 51, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [8]

Has Celsius Holdings (CELH -0.13%) become an expensive stock? Investors who don't examine the stock closely might believe so. Its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio now exceeds 143, a dramatic surge from last fall, when it fell to just above 30.Nonetheless, a less commonly cited financial metric may cause investors to rethink its valuation. The question for investors is whether evaluating that metric might change perceptions of Celsius' valuation and the stock's value proposition in general. What one financial m ...

Group 1: Stock Performance - Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $131.50, with a +2.35% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8% [1] - The stock has risen by 1.39% in the past month, lagging behind the Basic Materials sector's gain of 2.02% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.12% [1] Group 2: Earnings Estimates - Steel Dynamics is set to release earnings on July 21, 2025, with projected EPS of $2.12, indicating a 22.06% drop compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $4.67 billion, reflecting a 0.76% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Group 3: Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $9.75 per share and revenue at $18.08 billion, showing changes of -0.91% and +3.08% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent revisions in analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable business outlook [3] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Steel Dynamics has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.18, which is higher than the industry average of 10.47, suggesting it is trading at a premium [6] - The company holds a PEG ratio of 0.99, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 0.91, indicating a similar growth trajectory [7] Group 5: Industry Ranking - The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector and currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 86, placing it in the top 35% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the performance of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Halliburton (HAL) closed at $20.64, reflecting a +1.88% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8% [1] - Over the past month, Halliburton's shares have gained 2.01%, while the Oils-Energy sector increased by 3.8% and the S&P 500 rose by 5.12% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Halliburton's earnings report is expected on July 22, 2025, with projected earnings of $0.57 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 28.75% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $5.46 billion, representing a 6.42% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Full-Year Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimates for Halliburton's full-year earnings are $2.37 per share and revenue of $21.87 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of -20.74% and -4.7%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates may indicate shifting near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the business outlook [3][4] Valuation Metrics - Halliburton currently has a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with a 1.21% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.54, which is below the industry average Forward P/E of 15.74 [5] - Halliburton's PEG ratio stands at 3.16, compared to the Oil and Gas - Field Services industry's average PEG ratio of 3.33 [6] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Field Services industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 187, placing it in the bottom 24% 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]

BlackRock (BLK) closed at $1,030.79 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.25% move from the prior day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.94%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.97%. Shares of the investment firm have appreciated by 4.82% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 2.69%, and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 5.12%.The upcoming earnings release of BlackRock will be of great interest to investors. The company ...

Group 1: Company Performance - Cardinal Health (CAH) closed at $165.61, with a daily increase of +1.14%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.8% [1] - Over the past month, CAH shares increased by 6.94%, surpassing the Medical sector's gain of 3.12% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.12% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Financial Results - The upcoming EPS for Cardinal Health is projected at $2.02, indicating a 9.78% increase year-over-year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $60.65 billion, reflecting a 1.31% increase from the previous year [2] Group 3: Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $8.18 per share, representing an increase of +8.63%, while revenue is expected to be $223.07 billion, a decrease of -1.72% from the prior year [3] Group 4: Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Changes in analyst estimates for Cardinal Health are important as they reflect short-term business trends and analysts' confidence in performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, indicates Cardinal Health holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [6] Group 5: Valuation Metrics - Cardinal Health has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.03, which is higher than the industry average of 17.14 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.83, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.7 [8] Group 6: Industry Context - The Medical - Dental Supplies industry, part of the Medical sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 26, placing it in the top 11% of over 250 industries [9]

In the latest close session, Dutch Bros (BROS) was down 1.59% at $67.46. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.8% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.94%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.97%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the drive-thru coffee chain operator and franchisor had lost 3.03% lagged the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.59% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.12%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Dutch Bros in its upcoming earn ...