Qualcomm (QCOM) closed at $129.72 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.77% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.23% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.91%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.1%.Shares of the chipmaker witnessed a loss of 20.94% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 16.18% and the S&P 500's loss of 12.13%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Qual ...

Core Viewpoint - The article compares Lloyds (LYG) and Canadian Imperial Bank (CM) to determine which stock is more attractive to value investors, highlighting the importance of valuation metrics and analyst outlooks in making investment decisions [1][3]. Valuation Metrics - Lloyds has a forward P/E ratio of 10.01, while Canadian Imperial Bank has a forward P/E of 10.53, indicating that Lloyds may be undervalued compared to its peer [5]. - The PEG ratio for Lloyds is 0.91, suggesting a favorable growth outlook relative to its earnings, whereas Canadian Imperial Bank has a PEG ratio of 1.30, indicating a less attractive growth valuation [5]. - Lloyds also has a P/B ratio of 0.95, compared to Canadian Imperial Bank's P/B of 1.40, further supporting the notion that Lloyds is undervalued [6]. Analyst Outlook - Lloyds currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings estimate revision trend, while Canadian Imperial Bank has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting a less favorable outlook [3]. - Based on the combination of valuation metrics and analyst ratings, Lloyds is positioned as the superior value option compared to Canadian Imperial Bank [6].

Core Viewpoint - Investors in the Financial - Investment Bank sector should consider BGC Group (BGC) and Tradeweb Markets (TW) for potential value opportunities, with BGC currently presenting a stronger case for investment [1]. Group 1: Zacks Rank and Value Grades - BGC Group has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a more favorable earnings estimate revision compared to Tradeweb Markets, which has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3]. - The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and revisions, while the Style Scores system identifies stocks with specific value traits [2]. Group 2: Valuation Metrics - BGC has a forward P/E ratio of 7.87, significantly lower than TW's forward P/E of 44.23, suggesting BGC may be undervalued [5]. - BGC's PEG ratio is 0.33, while TW's PEG ratio is 2.86, indicating BGC's expected earnings growth is more favorable relative to its price [5]. - BGC's P/B ratio is 4.07, compared to TW's P/B of 5.48, further supporting BGC's valuation attractiveness [6]. Group 3: Overall Value Assessment - Based on various valuation metrics, BGC holds a Value grade of B, while TW has a Value grade of F, indicating BGC is the more appealing option for value investors [6].

Group 1: Stock Performance - Dow Inc. closed at $34.89, marking a +0.81% move from the prior day, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.67% [1] - Over the previous month, shares of Dow Inc. experienced a loss of 2.84%, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 0.34% and outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 5.28% [1] Group 2: Earnings Forecast - Dow Inc. is expected to release earnings on April 24, 2025, with a predicted EPS of $0.08, indicating an 85.71% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $10.28 billion, down 4.53% from the prior-year quarter [2] Group 3: Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.87 per share and revenue at $42.37 billion, reflecting changes of +9.36% and -1.38% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Dow Inc. may indicate shifting near-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a good sign for the company's outlook [3][4] Group 4: Zacks Rank and Valuation - Dow Inc. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell), with the consensus EPS projection moving 7.38% lower in the past 30 days [5] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.49, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.77 [5] Group 5: PEG Ratio and Industry Ranking - Dow Inc. has a PEG ratio of 0.98, compared to the Chemical - Diversified industry's average PEG ratio of 1.07 [6] - The Chemical - Diversified industry ranks in the bottom 16% of all industries, with a current Zacks Industry Rank of 210 [6]

Core Viewpoint - Gilead Sciences is set to report its financial results on April 24, 2025, with significant expected growth in earnings per share (EPS) and revenue compared to the previous year [2][3]. Financial Performance - Gilead Sciences' stock closed at $111.88, reflecting a +0.54% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.67% [1] - The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.73, representing a 231.06% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $6.8 billion, indicating a 1.67% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Full-year estimates project earnings of $7.87 per share and revenue of $28.56 billion, showing year-over-year changes of +70.35% and -0.67%, respectively [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Gilead Sciences are important indicators of changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable outlook [4] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 0.16% over the last 30 days, and Gilead Sciences currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [6] Valuation Metrics - Gilead Sciences has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.14, which is lower than the industry average of 17.2, indicating a potential undervaluation [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.73, compared to the industry average of 1.41, suggesting that Gilead may be undervalued relative to its expected earnings growth [7] Industry Context - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, which includes Gilead Sciences, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 72, placing it in the top 29% of over 250 industries [8] - Strong industry rankings correlate with better stock performance, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Walmart's stock closed at $89.76, reflecting a +1.05% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.67% [1] - Over the past month, Walmart's stock has decreased by 6.47%, which is better than the Retail-Wholesale sector's decline of 6.91% but worse than the S&P 500's loss of 5.28% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Walmart is expected to report earnings of $0.59 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 1.67%, with projected revenue of $165.92 billion, representing a 2.73% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $2.63 per share and revenue at $703.77 billion, reflecting increases of +4.78% and +3.35% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Walmart suggest a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [4] - The consensus EPS projection has decreased by 0.21% in the past 30 days, and Walmart currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Walmart is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 33.81, significantly higher than the industry average of 13.07, indicating a premium valuation [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 4.72, compared to the Retail - Supermarkets industry average PEG ratio of 2.18, suggesting a higher expected earnings growth trajectory relative to its price [8] Industry Context - The Retail - Supermarkets industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 149, placing it in the bottom 41% of over 250 industries [9]

Core Insights - Investors in the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products sector should consider Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) and Teradyne (TER) for potential value opportunities [1] Valuation Metrics - HAYW has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook, while TER has a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) [3] - HAYW's forward P/E ratio is 18.73, compared to TER's forward P/E of 24.46, suggesting HAYW is more attractively priced [5] - HAYW has a PEG ratio of 2.19, while TER's PEG ratio is 3.66, indicating HAYW's expected EPS growth is more favorable [5] - HAYW's P/B ratio is 2.07, significantly lower than TER's P/B of 4.77, further supporting HAYW's valuation advantage [6] - HAYW has a Value grade of B, while TER has a Value grade of F, highlighting HAYW's stronger valuation metrics [6] Conclusion - Given the stronger estimate revision activity and more attractive valuation metrics, HAYW is positioned as the superior option for value investors compared to TER [7]

Company Performance - Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) ended the latest trading session at $34.22, reflecting a +0.23% adjustment from the previous day's close, trailing the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.38% [1] - The stock has risen by 1.22% in the past month, lagging behind the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 2.26% and outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 5.59% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect Enterprise Products Partners to report earnings of $0.70 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 6.06%, with a revenue estimate of $14.28 billion, down 3.26% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $2.91 per share and revenue at $58.1 billion, representing changes of +8.18% and +3.34% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Enterprise Products Partners are important as they reflect changing near-term business trends, with positive estimate revisions seen as a good sign for the company's outlook [4] Valuation Metrics - The current Forward P/E ratio for Enterprise Products Partners is 11.73, which is a discount compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 13.24 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.39, compared to the Oil and Gas - Production Pipeline - MLB industry's average PEG ratio of 1.17 [8] Industry Position - The Oil and Gas - Production Pipeline - MLB industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 12, placing it in the top 5% of over 250 industries [9]

Company Overview - Intuit (INTU) closed at $613.78, showing a slight decline of -0.03% from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.38% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, Intuit's shares have increased by 2.15%, while the Computer and Technology sector has decreased by 8.94% and the S&P 500 has lost 5.59% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Intuit is expected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $11.01, representing an increase of 11.44% from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $7.56 billion, reflecting a 12.19% rise compared to the equivalent quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $19.31 per share and revenue of $18.3 billion, indicating increases of +13.99% and +12.4% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Intuit indicate a positive outlook, as positive revisions suggest analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Stock Performance and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Intuit at 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.05% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [5] - Intuit's Forward P/E ratio stands at 31.79, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.11 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.19, compared to the Computer - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.04 [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 70, placing it in the top 29% 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]

Procter & Gamble (PG) closed the latest trading day at $170.42, indicating a +1.42% change from the previous session's end. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.55%. At the same time, the Dow added 1.01%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.14%. The Consumer Products - Staples industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 160, this industry ranks in the bottom 37% of all industries, numbering over 250. The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) t ...