Core Insights - Unusual Machines, Inc. (UMAC) reported a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.13, and showing a significant improvement from a loss of $0.30 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -123.08% [1] - The company generated revenues of $2.14 million for the quarter ended September 2025, which was 22.65% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but an increase from $1.53 million in the same quarter last year [2] - UMAC's stock has declined approximately 29.2% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 15.6% [3] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of UMAC's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the company's earnings outlook, including current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters [4][6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the next quarter is -$0.02 on revenues of $3.46 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.27 on revenues of $10.39 million [7] Industry Context - The Technology Services industry, to which UMAC belongs, is currently ranked in the top 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - The performance of UMAC's stock may also be influenced by the overall industry outlook and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which have shown mixed signals ahead of the earnings release [5][6]

Core Insights - WillScot (WSC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.30 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share, but down from $0.38 per share a year ago [1][2] - The company posted revenues of $566.84 million for the quarter, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.26% and down from $601.43 million year-over-year [3] - WillScot's stock has underperformed, losing approximately 37.9% since the beginning of the year compared to a 15.6% gain in the S&P 500 [4] Earnings Performance - The earnings surprise for the recent quarter was +3.45%, while the previous quarter saw a surprise of -25% [2] - Over the last four quarters, WillScot has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times [2] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.40 on revenues of $576.26 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.22 on revenues of $2.3 billion [8] - The estimate revisions trend for WillScot was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [7] Industry Context - WillScot operates within the Zacks Real Estate - Operations industry, which is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries [9] - The performance of WillScot's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [9]

Core Insights - Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) reported a quarterly loss of $0.09 per share, which is better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.10, and an improvement from a loss of $0.21 per share a year ago [1][2] - The company posted revenues of $118.63 million for the quarter ended September 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.06%, but showing significant growth from $65.15 million in the same quarter last year [3] - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 14.5% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 15.6% [4] Financial Performance - The earnings surprise for the recent quarter was +10.00%, with the company surpassing consensus EPS estimates two times over the last four quarters [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is breakeven on revenues of $143.91 million, while for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.27 on revenues of $467.32 million [8] Industry Context - Applied Optoelectronics operates within the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, which is currently ranked in the top 34% of over 250 Zacks industries [9] - The industry has shown a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, indicating that the performance of AAOI may be influenced by broader industry trends [6][9] Future Outlook - The estimate revisions trend for Applied Optoelectronics was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [7] - Investors are encouraged to monitor how estimates for the coming quarters change following the recent earnings report [5][8]

Core Insights - FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $1.73 per share, significantly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.84, marking an earnings surprise of -105.95% [1] - The company's revenues for the quarter ended September 2025 were $22.43 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.32%, and down from $29.44 million a year ago [2] - FiscalNote shares have declined approximately 74.2% year-to-date, contrasting with a 15.6% gain in the S&P 500 [3] Financial Performance - Over the last four quarters, FiscalNote has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.72 on revenues of $23.69 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$2.68 on revenues of $96.91 million [7] Market Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for future stock performance, with management's commentary on the earnings call expected to influence investor sentiment [3][4] - The Zacks Industry Rank places Technology Services in the top 38% of over 250 industries, indicating a favorable environment for potential stock performance [8] Estimate Revisions - The trend for estimate revisions for FiscalNote was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting the stock is expected to perform in line with the market [6] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and earnings estimate revisions, which investors can track [5] Competitor Insights - Alithya Group, another company in the same industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, with revenues projected at $89.59 million, reflecting a 9.6% increase from the previous year [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - Xponential Fitness reported quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.14 per share, and showing a substantial improvement from a loss of $0.04 per share a year ago, indicating strong financial performance [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $78.82 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.15%, although this represents a decline from year-ago revenues of $80.49 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Xponential Fitness has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Xponential Fitness shares have declined approximately 51.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 15.6%, indicating underperformance in the market [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the next quarter is $0.20 on revenues of $78.7 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.48 on revenues of $304.61 million [7] Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, to which Xponential Fitness belongs, is currently ranked in the top 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook that could positively impact stock performance [8]

Core Insights - Eventbrite (EB) reported break-even quarterly earnings per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05, and showing an improvement from a loss of $0.04 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +100.00% [1] - The company posted revenues of $71.74 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.06%, but down from $77.8 million year-over-year [2] - Eventbrite shares have declined approximately 31.9% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 15.6% [3] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of Eventbrite's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the company's earnings outlook [3][4] - Current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.04 on revenues of $75.21 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.15 on revenues of $293.51 million [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Services industry, to which Eventbrite belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]

Company Performance - Metallus (MTUS) reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share, and showing a significant improvement from a loss of $0.09 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +64.71% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $305.9 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.14% and increasing from $227.2 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Metallus has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Metallus shares have increased approximately 27.3% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 15.6% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.16 on revenues of $270.5 million, while for the current fiscal year, it is $0.59 on revenues of $1.14 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Steel - Specialty industry, to which Metallus belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Metallus may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as research indicates that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8]

Core Insights - OptimizeRx Corp. reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share, marking an earnings surprise of +566.67% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $26.07 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.25% and showing a year-over-year increase from $21.31 million [2] - OptimizeRx shares have increased approximately 294.2% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 15.6% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.32 on revenues of $32.81 million, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $0.67 on revenues of $107.38 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for OptimizeRx was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Computer - Software industry, to which OptimizeRx belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Another company in the same industry, Magic Software, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +26.1% [9]

Core Insights - MidCap Financial Investment (MFIC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but down from $0.44 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $82.58 million for the quarter ended September 2025, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.79%, and showing a year-over-year increase from $82.14 million [2] - MidCap Financial shares have declined approximately 9.3% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 15.6% [3] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of MidCap Financial's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the company's earnings outlook [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.38 on revenues of $82.51 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.51 on revenues of $325.69 million [7] Industry Context - The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, to which MidCap Financial belongs, is currently ranked in the top 35% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - QuinStreet reported quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and showing no change from the previous year [1] - The company achieved revenues of $285.85 million for the quarter ended September 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.10% and up from $279.22 million year-over-year [2] Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) for the last quarter was $0.25, which was below the expected $0.26, resulting in a surprise of -3.85% [1] - Over the last four quarters, QuinStreet has not surpassed consensus EPS estimates [1] - The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times in the last four quarters [2] Stock Performance - QuinStreet shares have declined approximately 35.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 15.6% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for QuinStreet is 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.19 on revenues of $271.91 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.06 on revenues of $1.19 billion [7] - The outlook for the Internet - Delivery Services industry, where QuinStreet operates, is currently in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8]