Core Viewpoint - Conagra Brands (CAG) is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings and revenues, with analysts adjusting their estimates downward over the past month [1][2]. Financial Performance - Quarterly earnings are predicted to be $0.59 per share, a decrease of 3.3% year-over-year [1]. - Revenues are forecasted at $2.85 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 1.8% [1]. Analyst Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 2% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and stock price performance [3]. Sales Projections - 'Sales- Grocery & Snacks' are expected to reach $1.18 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 0.7% [5]. - 'Sales- Foodservice' is forecasted at $282.84 million, indicating a decline of 2.9% from the prior year [5]. - 'Sales- International' is projected to be $228.22 million, reflecting a significant decrease of 14.5% year-over-year [5]. Operating Profit Estimates - 'Adjusted Operating Profit (loss)- Grocery & Snacks' is estimated at $256.07 million, slightly up from $255.40 million a year ago [8]. - 'Adjusted Operating Profit (loss)- Refrigerated & Frozen' is projected at $171.73 million, down from $189.70 million in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Adjusted Operating Profit (loss)- Foodservice' is expected to be $38.03 million, down from $39.70 million year-over-year [9]. - 'Adjusted Operating Profit (loss)- International' is estimated at $29.74 million, slightly up from $28.90 million a year ago [9]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Conagra Brands have declined by 5.7%, contrasting with a 5.2% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [10]. - Conagra Brands currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating potential underperformance in the near future [10].

Core Insights - Adobe Systems reported revenue of $5.87 billion for the quarter ended May 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.6% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.79 billion by 1.50% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $5.06, up from $4.48 in the same quarter last year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.96 by 2.02% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Total Digital Media ARR reached $18.09 billion, slightly above the estimated $18 billion [4] - Digital Media revenue was reported at $4.35 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $4.27 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 11.3% [4] - Revenue from Publishing and Advertising was $70 million, compared to the average estimate of $66.41 million, showing a decline of 5.4% year over year [4] - Digital Experience revenue was $1.46 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.44 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 10% [4] - Services and other revenue was $144 million, slightly below the estimated $145.74 million, representing a decline of 0.7% year over year [4] - Subscription revenue totaled $5.64 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $5.55 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 11.5% [4] - Product revenue was reported at $88 million, below the average estimate of $102.79 million, reflecting a decline of 15.4% year over year [4] - Subscription revenue from Digital Experience was $1.33 billion, slightly above the estimate of $1.32 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 10.5% [4] - Subscription revenue from Digital Media was $4.28 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $4.18 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 11.8% [4] - Subscription revenue from Publishing and Advertising was $27 million, below the estimate of $28.81 million, showing a decline of 3.6% year over year [4] Stock Performance - Adobe's shares have returned -7.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 5.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect FedEx to report quarterly earnings of $5.94 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.8%, while revenues are projected to be $21.7 billion, down 1.9% from the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - There has been a downward revision of 1.3% in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reconsideration by analysts [1][2] Revenue Projections - The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- FedEx Freight segment' is $2.28 billion, indicating a decrease of 1.3% year-over-year [4] - Analysts project 'Revenue- Federal Express segment' to reach $18.45 billion, reflecting a significant increase of 77.1% from the prior year [4] - 'Revenue- Other and eliminations' is expected to be $928.54 million, showing a year-over-year increase of 11.5% [4] Key Metrics Forecast - 'Revenue- FedEx Express- Freight- Total freight revenue' is estimated at $1.37 billion, suggesting a decline of 16.7% year-over-year [5] - The average daily package volume for 'FedEx Express - Package - Total international export ADV' is expected to be 1.08 million, up from 1.06 million in the same quarter last year [5] - 'FedEx Freight - Weight per shipment - Composite weight per shipment' is projected to be 922.71 thousand, down from 939 thousand year-over-year [6] Daily Volume Estimates - 'FedEx Express - Package - Average daily package volume - Total ADV' is expected to reach 16.19 million, compared to 5.36 million in the previous year [6] - 'FedEx Express - Freight - Average daily freight pounds - U.S.' is estimated at 2.32 million, down from 5.55 million year-over-year [7] - 'FedEx Express - Package - Average daily package volume - International domestic' is projected to be 1.87 million, compared to 1.72 million last year [7] Revenue per Package - 'FedEx Express - Package - Revenue per package - International export composite' is expected to be $48.60, down from $52.08 in the same quarter last year [9] Stock Performance - FedEx shares have changed by +0.6% in the past month, matching the +0.6% movement of the Zacks S&P 500 composite, with a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future [10]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect AeroVironment (AVAV) to report quarterly earnings of $1.44 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 234.9%, with revenues projected at $243.67 million, up 23.7% from the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - There has been a downward revision of 21.7% in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reconsideration by analysts of their initial forecasts [2]. - Prior to earnings releases, revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts forecast 'Revenue- Product Sales' to reach $198.61 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +20.7% [4]. - 'Revenue- Loitering Munitions Systems (LMS)' is expected to be $133.09 million, suggesting a change of +80.4% year over year [5]. - 'Revenue- Contract Services' is projected at $45.41 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +40.2% [5]. - 'Revenue- MacCready Works (MW)' is expected to reach $19.93 million, reflecting a change of +2.3% from the prior-year quarter [5]. Gross Margin Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Gross margin- Contract services' will likely reach $15.12 million, compared to $11.08 million from the previous year [6]. - The consensus for 'Gross margin- Product sales' is projected at $81.93 million, up from $64.55 million year-over-year [6]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, AeroVironment shares have recorded returns of +11.5%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change [6].

Core Viewpoint - Darden Restaurants (DRI) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $2.93 per share, a 10.6% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $3.26 billion, reflecting a 10.3% increase compared to the same period last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.3% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reevaluation of initial estimates by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are crucial indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price performance [3]. Sales Projections - Analysts predict 'Sales- Olive Garden' will reach $1.35 billion, a 5.6% increase from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Sales- Other Business' is expected to be $733.06 million, indicating a 24.3% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Sales- Fine Dining' is projected at $356.37 million, reflecting a 9% increase from the previous year [5]. - 'Sales- LongHorn Steakhouse' is forecasted to reach $823.83 million, an 8% year-over-year increase [6]. - The 'Same-restaurant sales - LongHorn Steakhouse - YoY change' is expected to be 5.4%, up from 4% in the same quarter last year [6]. Company-Owned Restaurants - The estimate for 'Company-owned restaurants - Total' is 2,183, compared to 2,031 a year ago [6]. - 'Company-owned restaurants - Olive Garden' is projected to reach 933, up from 920 last year [7]. - 'Company-owned restaurants - LongHorn Steakhouse' is estimated at 592, compared to 575 in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Company-owned restaurants - Bahama Breeze' is expected to remain at 43, unchanged from the previous year [8]. - 'Company-owned restaurants - Seasons 52' is projected to reach 45, up from 44 last year [8]. - 'Company-owned restaurants - Eddie V's' is estimated at 31, compared to 30 a year ago [9]. - 'Company-owned restaurants - Yard House' is expected to reach 90, up from 88 last year [9]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Darden Restaurants shares have recorded a return of +2.8%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change [10].

Core Viewpoint - Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has seen an 18.8% increase in share price over the last two months, outperforming the Zacks Oil and Gas-Integrated-United States industry's growth of 12.2% [1][8]. Group 1: Performance and Market Position - Occidental's share price increase of 18.8% surpasses other industry operators such as ConocoPhillips (COP) and Hess Corporation (HES), which gained 9.6% and 9.8%, respectively [2]. - The company is currently trading above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA), indicating a bullish trend [5]. - Occidental's operational performance is bolstered by its strategic acquisition of CrownRock assets, which has enhanced production and reduced operating costs [10][8]. Group 2: Production and Financial Strategy - Occidental aims to strengthen its balance sheet by reducing short-term debt by $4.5 billion in 2024 and further decreasing outstanding debt by mid-2027 through free cash flow and divestment of non-core assets [11]. - The company projects total production in 2025 to be between 1,390 and 1,440 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (Mboe/d), with the Permian Basin contributing approximately 760–786 Mboe/d [12]. - To support growth, Occidental plans to invest between $3.5 billion and $3.7 billion in the Permian Basin in 2025, with a target of drilling 515 to 565 wells by year-end [13]. Group 3: Earnings and Valuation - Occidental has consistently surpassed earnings estimates in the last four quarters, with an average earnings surprise of 24.34% [16]. - However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Occidental's earnings per share for 2025 and 2026 has decreased by 26.09% and 27.17%, respectively, over the past 60 days [19]. - The company's shares are currently trading at a premium, with a trailing 12-month Enterprise Value/Earnings before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization (EV/EBITDA TTM) of 5.11X compared to the industry average of 4.85X [21]. Group 4: Return on Equity - Occidental's return on equity (ROE) stands at 16.6%, which is slightly below the industry average of 16.89% [25]. Group 5: Summary and Outlook - Despite facing challenges from volatile commodity prices and declining earnings estimates, Occidental's strong domestic operations and strategic acquisitions are expected to support its performance [27].

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts forecast a quarterly loss of $0.84 per share for Lovesac (LOVE), indicating a year-over-year decline of 1.2% [1] - Anticipated revenues for the quarter are projected to be $136.05 million, reflecting a 2.6% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, suggesting analysts have reassessed their initial projections [1] Revenue Estimates - 'Net Sales- Other' is expected to reach $13.91 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 3.6% [4] - 'Net Sales- Internet' is estimated at $36.39 million, indicating a slight decrease of 0.6% year over year [4] - 'Net Sales- Showrooms' is projected to be $85.76 million, showing an increase of 5.1% from the previous year [4] Showroom Metrics - Analysts expect the 'Ending Showroom Count' to be 269, up from 246 in the same quarter of the previous year [5] Stock Performance - Shares of Lovesac have returned -1.4% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 7.2% [5] - Lovesac holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the near future [5]

Core Insights - Analysts expect Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) to report quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 15.7% [1] - Revenue projections stand at $1.37 billion, indicating a slight increase of 0.4% compared to the same quarter last year [1] - There have been no revisions in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, suggesting stability in analysts' forecasts [1] Revenue Estimates - 'Net Sales- Merchandise Division Sales- Outdoors' is projected to reach $390.43 million, showing a year-over-year increase of 4.1% [4] - 'Net Sales- Merchandise Division Sales- Sports and recreation' is estimated at $322.41 million, indicating a decline of 8% from the previous year [4] - 'Net Sales- Other Sales' is forecasted to be $28.42 million, reflecting a significant increase of 166.5% year-over-year [4] Additional Sales Metrics - 'Net Sales- Merchandise Division Sales- Footwear' is expected to be $278.12 million, representing a decrease of 4.9% from the prior year [5] - The total merchandise sales are anticipated to reach $1.34 billion, indicating a decline of 1.3% compared to the previous year [5] - 'Net Sales- Merchandise Division Sales- Apparel' is projected at $344.86 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.8% [6] Store Metrics - Analysts estimate that 'Stores - EOP' will total 302, an increase from 284 reported in the same quarter last year [6] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors have increased by 10.1%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 5.2% [7] - ASO currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance in the near future [7]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect Lululemon to report quarterly earnings of $2.58 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.6%, with revenues projected at $2.36 billion, up 6.7% from the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - There has been a downward revision of 1.1% in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days, indicating a reconsideration of initial forecasts by analysts [1][2] Revenue Projections by Channel - Net Revenue from Company-operated stores is projected to reach $1.17 billion, a 9.2% increase year-over-year [4] - E-commerce Net Revenue is expected to be $949.91 million, indicating a 4.9% year-over-year change [4] - Other revenue channels are estimated to generate $248.65 million, reflecting a 6.9% increase from the prior year [4] Revenue Projections by Category and Geography - Other categories are expected to generate $297.53 million, marking an 11% year-over-year increase [5] - Geographic Revenues from the Americas are projected at $1.67 billion, a 3.1% increase year-over-year [5] - Revenue from China Mainland is estimated at $369.72 million, indicating a significant 21.7% year-over-year growth [5] - Revenues from the Rest of World are expected to reach $321.58 million, reflecting a 13.7% increase [6] - United States revenues are projected at $1.37 billion, a 2.5% year-over-year change [6] Store and Sales Metrics - Total stores are expected to increase to 771 from 711 in the previous year [6] - Total Gross Square Footage is projected to reach 3,348.78 Ksq ft, up from 2,988 Ksq ft in the same quarter last year [7] - Total Comparable Sales (in constant dollars) are expected to reach 2.8%, down from 7% reported in the same quarter last year [7] - The consensus estimate for Total Comparable Sales stands at 3.6%, compared to 6% in the same quarter last year [8] Stock Performance - Lululemon shares have increased by 14.2% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 6.1% [9]

Core Viewpoint - HP is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share, reflecting a 2.4% decline year-over-year, while revenues are forecasted to increase by 4.9% to $13.43 billion [1] Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 8.7%, indicating analysts' reassessment of their initial forecasts [2] - Revisions to earnings estimates are significant indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock [3] Revenue Projections - Analysts project 'Net revenue- Personal Systems- Commercial PS' to reach $6.99 billion, a year-over-year increase of 12% [5] - 'Net revenue- Personal Systems- Consumer PS' is estimated at $2.20 billion, reflecting a 0.6% increase year-over-year [5] - The total 'Net revenue- Personal Systems' is expected to be $9.19 billion, indicating a 9% increase from the prior-year quarter [5] - 'Net revenue- Printing- Supplies' is projected at $2.76 billion, showing a year-over-year decline of 3.8% [6] - 'Net revenue- Printing- Commercial Printing' is expected to be $1.19 billion, a decrease of 1% from the previous year [6] - 'Net revenue- Printing- Consumer Printing' is forecasted at $286.82 million, indicating a 4.1% decline year-over-year [7] - The total 'Net revenue- Printing' is estimated at $4.24 billion, reflecting a 3% decrease from the prior year [7] Operational Metrics - 'Days in accounts payable' is expected to reach 134 days, compared to 132 days in the previous year [7] - 'Days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable' is projected at 30 days, down from 31 days year-over-year [8] - 'Days of supply in inventory' is estimated at 73.5 days, compared to 70 days in the previous year [8] - 'Earnings from operations- Printing' is forecasted at $796.32 million, down from $829 million in the same quarter last year [8] - 'Earnings from operations- Personal Systems' is expected to reach $528.27 million, compared to $508 million reported in the same quarter last year [9] Stock Performance - HP shares have increased by 12.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 10.7% increase [9]