Company Performance - Zoetis (ZTS) closed at $170.37, reflecting a +1.87% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.55% [1] - Over the last month, Zoetis shares decreased by 3.95%, underperforming the Medical sector's gain of 0.52% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.56% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - Zoetis is expected to report an EPS of $1.41, representing a 2.17% increase from the prior-year quarter, with anticipated revenue of $2.2 billion, indicating a 0.47% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are projected at $6.12 per share and revenue at $9.31 billion, reflecting increases of +3.38% and +0.59% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Zoetis should be monitored, as positive revisions indicate optimism about the company's business and profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Zoetis at 3 (Hold), with a recent downward shift of 3.83% in the consensus EPS estimate [5] - Historically, 1 ranked stocks in the Zacks Rank system have returned an average of +25% annually since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Zoetis has a Forward P/E ratio of 27.35, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 19.2 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 2.93, while the Medical - Drugs industry has an average PEG ratio of 1.06 [7] Industry Context - The Medical - Drugs industry, part of the Medical sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 133, placing it in the bottom 48% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Group 1: Company Performance - Meta Platforms (META) closed at $625.66, reflecting a -0.36% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.55% gain [1] - Over the past month, META shares have decreased by 11.81%, while the Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500 have lost 8.51% and 5.56%, respectively [1] Group 2: Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate an EPS of $5.60 for the upcoming earnings disclosure, representing an 18.9% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $41.43 billion, indicating a 13.64% rise compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Full-year estimates project earnings of $26.70 per share and revenue of $188.8 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of +11.9% and +14.77%, respectively [3] Group 3: Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Meta Platforms are crucial, as positive estimate revisions indicate optimism about the company's business and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently assigns Meta a rank of 3 (Hold) [6] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Meta Platforms has a Forward P/E ratio of 23.52, which is lower than the industry average of 25.9 [7] - The company’s PEG ratio stands at 1.28, compared to the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.11 [7] Group 5: Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 87, placing it in the top 35% of all industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Group 1 - General Motors (GM) stock closed at $47.44, with a daily increase of +0.51%, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, GM shares experienced a loss of 1.52%, which is significantly better than the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 17.9% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.56% [1] Group 2 - GM is projected to report earnings of $2.70 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 3.05%, with quarterly revenue expected at $42.7 billion, down 0.73% from the previous year [2] - For the full year, earnings are estimated at $11.46 per share and revenue at $180.2 billion, showing changes of +8.11% and -3.87% respectively from the prior year [3] Group 3 - Recent changes in analyst estimates for GM indicate a positive outlook, with a 1.52% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5] - GM currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), which has historically outperformed the market [5] Group 4 - GM's Forward P/E ratio stands at 4.12, significantly lower than the industry average of 11.2, suggesting that GM is trading at a discount [6] - The PEG ratio for GM is 0.66, compared to the industry average of 1.14, indicating favorable valuation metrics [6] Group 5 - The Automotive - Domestic industry, which includes GM, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 158, placing it in the bottom 38% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the performance potential of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks [7]

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs (GS) stock closed at $559.67, down 1.41% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.55% [1] - Over the past month, GS stock has decreased by 13.76%, compared to a 3.97% loss in the Finance sector and a 5.56% loss in the S&P 500 [1] Group 2 - The upcoming earnings report for Goldman Sachs is expected to show an EPS of $12.64, a 9.15% increase year-over-year, with projected revenue of $15.28 billion, up 7.5% from the previous year [2] - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $47.12 per share and revenue of $57.64 billion, reflecting increases of 16.23% and 7.71% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Group 3 - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Goldman Sachs indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analysts' confidence in the company's performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Goldman Sachs as 1, indicating strong potential for stock performance [6] Group 4 - Goldman Sachs has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.05, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 13.08, suggesting a valuation discount [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.79, compared to the Financial - Investment Bank industry's average PEG ratio of 1.08, indicating favorable growth expectations relative to its valuation [8] Group 5 - The Financial - Investment Bank industry, which includes Goldman Sachs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 4, placing it in the top 2% of over 250 industries, suggesting strong overall performance potential [8][9]

Core Viewpoint - Investors in the Business - Services sector should consider ABM Industries and Cintas as potential undervalued stocks, with ABM currently appearing to be the superior value option based on various valuation metrics [1][6]. Valuation Metrics - Both ABM Industries and Cintas have a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating positive earnings estimate revisions and an improving earnings outlook for both companies [3]. - ABM has a forward P/E ratio of 14.13, significantly lower than Cintas's forward P/E of 47.58, suggesting that ABM may be undervalued relative to Cintas [5]. - The PEG ratio for ABM is 2.73, while Cintas has a PEG ratio of 3.96, further indicating that ABM is more favorably valued when considering expected earnings growth [5]. - ABM's P/B ratio stands at 1.85, compared to Cintas's P/B of 19.28, reinforcing the notion that ABM is a better value option [6]. - Based on these valuation figures, ABM earns a Value grade of A, while Cintas receives a Value grade of D, highlighting the relative undervaluation of ABM [6].

Core Viewpoint - The comparison between Concentra Group (CON) and Medpace (MEDP) indicates that CON presents a better value opportunity for investors at this time [1]. Group 1: Zacks Rank and Earnings Outlook - CON has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), while MEDP has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting that CON is likely experiencing a more favorable earnings outlook [3]. - The Zacks Rank focuses on companies with positive earnings estimate revisions, which is a key factor for value investors [2]. Group 2: Valuation Metrics - CON has a forward P/E ratio of 17.37, compared to MEDP's forward P/E of 26.73, indicating that CON may be undervalued relative to MEDP [5]. - The PEG ratio for CON is 2.08, while MEDP's PEG ratio is 3.63, further suggesting that CON has a more attractive valuation based on expected earnings growth [5]. - CON's P/B ratio is 10.37, whereas MEDP's P/B ratio is 12.37, reinforcing the notion that CON is more favorably valued [6]. Group 3: Value Grades - CON has a Value grade of B, while MEDP has a Value grade of C, indicating that CON is perceived as a better value investment [6].

Company Performance - Halliburton's stock closed at $24.19, reflecting a +0.17% change, which underperformed compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.12% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, Halliburton's shares have decreased by 8.31%, which is worse than the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 5.86% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.13% [1] Earnings Projections - Halliburton is expected to report earnings of $0.61 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 19.74% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $5.27 billion, reflecting a 9.27% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $2.64 per share and revenue at $22.28 billion, representing declines of -11.71% and -2.88% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Halliburton suggest a favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Halliburton at 4 (Sell), with a downward shift of 1.43% in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Halliburton is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 9.16, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 13.27 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.39, compared to the Oil and Gas - Field Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.49 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Field Services industry, which includes Halliburton, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 147, placing it in the bottom 42% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) ended the latest trading session at $101.67, reflecting a +0.91% change from the previous close, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 1.12% [1] - Over the past month, AMD shares have decreased by 15.69%, compared to a 7.5% loss in the Computer and Technology sector and a 4.13% loss in the S&P 500 [1] Upcoming Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect AMD to report earnings of $0.93 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 50% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $7.11 billion, representing a 29.98% increase from the same period last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, analysts anticipate earnings of $4.59 per share and revenue of $31.87 billion, reflecting changes of +38.67% and +23.61% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimate Revisions - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for AMD are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 6.17% over the past month, and AMD currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - AMD is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.95, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 14.77 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.85, while the average PEG ratio for the Computer - Integrated Systems industry is 1.5 [8] Industry Context - The Computer - Integrated Systems industry, part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 68, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [9]

In the latest market close, AT&T (T) reached $26.16, with a -0.24% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.12%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 1.14%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.46%.Coming into today, shares of the telecommunications company had gained 8.12% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector lost 7.5%, while the S&P 500 lost 4.13%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close ...

Company Performance - Verizon Communications (VZ) closed at $42.84, with a slight decrease of -0.07% compared to the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 1.12% [1] - Over the last month, Verizon's shares increased by 7.69%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 7.5% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.13% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report for Verizon is expected to show an EPS of $1.14, reflecting a 0.87% decline from the same quarter last year, with anticipated revenue of $33.46 billion, indicating a 1.44% increase year-over-year [2] - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $4.69 per share and revenue of $136.75 billion, representing increases of +2.18% and +1.46% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Verizon are crucial as they reflect changes in short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in the company's performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates these estimate changes, currently ranks Verizon at 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate moving 0.19% lower over the last 30 days [6] Valuation Metrics - Verizon has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.15, significantly lower than the industry average of 17.32, indicating that Verizon is trading at a discount compared to its peers [7] - The current PEG ratio for Verizon is 4.49, compared to the Wireless National industry's average PEG ratio of 3.01, suggesting that Verizon's expected earnings growth rate is factored into its valuation [8] Industry Ranking - The Wireless National industry, which includes Verizon, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 27, placing it in the top 11% of over 250 industries, indicating strong performance potential [8][9]