Core Insights - Central Garden (CENTA) reported quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.94 per share, and up from $0.99 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 10.64% [1] - The company posted revenues of $833.54 million for the quarter ended March 2025, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.76% and decreased from $900.09 million year-over-year [2] - Central Garden has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters, but has only topped revenue estimates once in the same period [2] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.32 on revenues of $1.01 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.37 on revenues of $3.23 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Central Garden is mixed, leading to a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Consumer Products - Discretionary industry, to which Central Garden belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Central Garden's stock performance [5]

分组1 - DHI Group reported quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01 per share, but down from $0.05 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 300% [1] - The company posted revenues of $32.3 million for the quarter ended March 2025, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.06%, and down from $36.03 million year-over-year [2] - DHI Group has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters, while it has topped consensus revenue estimates two times during the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed, losing approximately 31.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 4.7% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.03 on revenues of $32.45 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.11 on revenues of $131.69 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Internet - Content is in the bottom 27% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Core Viewpoint - Kronos Worldwide reported quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share, but showing an improvement from $0.07 per share a year ago, indicating a mixed performance in earnings despite a revenue increase [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $489.8 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.98% and showing an increase from $478.8 million year-over-year [2]. - Over the last four quarters, Kronos Worldwide has only surpassed consensus EPS estimates once [2]. Stock Performance - Shares of Kronos Worldwide have declined approximately 23.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 4.7% [3]. - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.23 on revenues of $528.43 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.90 on revenues of $2 billion [7]. Industry Outlook - The Zacks Industry Rank for Chemical - Diversified is currently in the bottom 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that the industry outlook may negatively impact stock performance [8]. - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could influence investor sentiment [5].

Core Insights - Encore Capital Group (ECPG) reported quarterly earnings of $1.93 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 per share, and up from $0.95 per share a year ago [1] - The earnings surprise for the quarter was 55.65%, following a previous quarter where the company reported earnings of $1.50 per share against an expectation of $1.55, resulting in a surprise of -3.23% [2] - The company generated revenues of $392.78 million for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.46%, compared to $328.39 million in the same quarter last year [3] Financial Performance - Over the last four quarters, Encore Capital Group has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2][3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.42, with expected revenues of $385.75 million, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $6.02 on $1.57 billion in revenues [8] Market Position - Encore Capital Group shares have declined approximately 30.9% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 4.7% [4] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Financial - Consumer Loans places it in the top 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable position as the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [9] Future Outlook - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the trends in earnings estimate revisions [4][5] - The current Zacks Rank for Encore Capital Group is 3 (Hold), suggesting that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [7]

分组1 - Alto Ingredients reported a quarterly loss of $0.16 per share, slightly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.15, but an improvement from a loss of $0.17 per share a year ago, indicating a -6.67% earnings surprise [1] - The company posted revenues of $226.54 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.05%, but down from $240.63 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Alto Ingredients has underperformed the market, with shares down approximately 45.6% year-to-date compared to the S&P 500's decline of 4.7% [3] 分组2 - The earnings outlook for Alto Ingredients is mixed, with the current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter at -$0.09 on revenues of $234.34 million, and -$0.27 on revenues of $957.81 million for the current fiscal year [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank places the Consumer Products - Discretionary sector in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that the industry outlook could significantly impact stock performance [8]

Financial Performance - Pitney Bowes reported quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share, and compared to a loss of $0.01 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 17.86% [1] - The company posted revenues of $493.42 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.90%, and down from $830.51 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Pitney Bowes has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Pitney Bowes shares have increased approximately 25% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -4.7% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.27 on revenues of $479.4 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.21 on revenues of $1.99 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Office Automation and Equipment industry, to which Pitney Bowes belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 19% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Pitney Bowes' stock performance [5][6]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - Crane NXT reported quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.51 per share, but down from $0.85 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 5.88% [1] - The company posted revenues of $330.3 million for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.40%, compared to $313.6 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Crane NXT has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - Crane NXT shares have declined approximately 18.2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 4.7% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.07 on revenues of $379.04 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.11 on revenues of $1.51 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Crane NXT is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Group 3: Industry Context - The Technology Services industry, to which Crane NXT belongs, is currently ranked in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Company Performance - Piedmont Lithium Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.71 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.50, representing an earnings surprise of -42% [1] - The company posted revenues of $20 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 17.03%, compared to year-ago revenues of $13.4 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Piedmont Lithium has not surpassed consensus EPS estimates and has topped consensus revenue estimates only once [2] Stock Movement and Outlook - Piedmont Lithium shares have declined approximately 14.8% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 4.7% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is mixed, with the current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter at -$0.12 on revenues of $28.51 million, and -$1.18 on revenues of $121.36 million for the current fiscal year [7] Industry Context - The Mining - Miscellaneous industry, to which Piedmont Lithium belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 41% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Piedmont Lithium's stock performance [5]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - Amdocs reported quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.71 per share, and up from $1.56 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 4.09% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.13 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.37%, but down from $1.25 billion year-over-year [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - Amdocs shares have increased approximately 6.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -4.7% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.75 on revenues of $1.13 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $6.97 on revenues of $4.52 billion [7] Group 3: Industry Context - The Computers - IT Services industry, to which Amdocs belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Another company in the same industry, SAIC, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $2.17 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +13% [9]

Company Performance - Staar Surgical reported a quarterly loss of $0.52 per share, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.59, and compared to earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of 11.86% [1] - The company posted revenues of $42.59 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.57%, but down from $77.36 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Staar Surgical has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times as well [2] Stock Performance - Staar Surgical shares have declined approximately 23.3% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 4.7% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.59 on revenues of $41.03 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.81 on revenues of $260.45 million [7] Industry Outlook - The Medical - Dental Supplies industry, to which Staar Surgical belongs, is currently ranked in the top 27% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - The Cooper Companies, another player in the same industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of +9.4%, with revenues anticipated to be $995.5 million, up 5.6% from the previous year [9][10]