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 ...

In the latest trading session, DraftKings (DKNG) closed at $42.24, marking a -1.17% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.8% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.94%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.97%. The company's stock has climbed by 22.05% in the past month, exceeding the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 4.49% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.12%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of ...

In the latest close session, Nextracker (NXT) was up +1.65% at $58.51. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.8%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.94%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.97%. Shares of the solar energy equipment supplier witnessed a gain of 3.51% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its gain of 3.8%, and the S&P 500's gain of 5.12%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Nextracker ...

In the latest close session, Marathon Petroleum (MPC) was up +1.13% at $167.57. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.94%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.97%. The refiner's shares have seen an increase of 4.46% over the last month, surpassing the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.8% and falling behind the S&P 500's gain of 5.12%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Marathon Petroleum in its upco ...

Hologic (HOLX) ended the recent trading session at $65.11, demonstrating a +1.31% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.94%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.97%. The medical device maker's stock has climbed by 0.88% in the past month, falling short of the Medical sector's gain of 3.12% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.12%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performan ...

NRG Energy (NRG) ended the recent trading session at $153.68, demonstrating a +1.07% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.11%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.19%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.43%. Shares of the power company have depreciated by 3.66% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Utilities sector's gain of 0.34%, and the S&P 500's gain of 3.92%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of NRG Energy in ...