Company Performance - JD.com, Inc. ended the recent trading session at $28.48, reflecting a -2.03% change from the previous day's closing price, which lagged behind the S&P 500's 0.43% loss [1] - Shares of JD.com had gained 1.29% over the past month, while the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 4.04% and the S&P 500 gained 0.89% during the same period [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect JD.com to post earnings of $0.07 per share in the upcoming earnings release, indicating a year-over-year decline of 93.14% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $50.22 billion, which represents a 5.64% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Full-Year Estimates - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2.53 per share and revenue of $187.32 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of -40.61% and 0%, respectively [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for JD.com indicate shifting dynamics in short-term business patterns, with positive alterations suggesting analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - JD.com holds a Forward P/E ratio of 10.21, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 16.03 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 5.46, significantly higher than the Internet - Commerce industry's average PEG ratio of 1.1 [6] Industry Context - The Internet - Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 185, placing it in the bottom 25% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups by evaluating the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks within those groups [7]

Company Performance - Lululemon (LULU) closed at $174.50, reflecting a +1.14% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.43% [1] - Over the last month, Lululemon's shares decreased by 16.97%, underperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 3.62% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure is anticipated, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $4.74, indicating a 22.8% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Quarterly revenue is estimated at $3.6 billion, down 0.24% from the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are expected to be $13.06 per share, reflecting a -10.79% change from last year, while revenue is projected at $11.08 billion, signifying a +4.61% increase [3] Analyst Revisions - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Lululemon indicate short-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism about the company's profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Performance - Lululemon currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the past month [5] - The Zacks Rank system has a strong track record, with 1 stocks averaging an annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Lululemon is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 13.21, which is lower than the industry average of 16.31, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 10.65, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.21 [6] Industry Context - The Textile - Apparel industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 59, placing it in the top 25% of over 250 industries [7] - Strong individual industry groups, as measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, tend to outperform weaker groups by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

In the latest trading session, OneSpan (OSPN) closed at $11.78, marking a +1.12% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.43%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.37%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.94%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the internet security company had lost 9.27% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.51% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of OneSpa ...

Company Performance - Chubb's stock closed at $309.56, reflecting a +1.11% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.43% loss [1] - Over the past month, Chubb's shares have decreased by 1.91%, while the Finance sector gained 0.35% and the S&P 500 increased by 0.89% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Chubb is set to release its earnings report on February 3, 2026, with projected EPS of $6.51, indicating an 8.14% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $15.09 billion, reflecting a 5.59% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $23.83 per share, showing a +5.86% change from the previous year, while revenue is estimated at $59.62 billion, indicating no growth [3] Analyst Estimates and Ratings - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Chubb indicate a positive outlook on the company's operations and profit generation [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Chubb at 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - Chubb has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.71, which is higher than the industry average of 10.24, suggesting it is trading at a premium [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.95, compared to the industry average of 1.67, indicating a higher valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] Industry Context - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 154, placing it in the bottom 38% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) closed at $190.50, down 11.61% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.43% [1] - Over the past month, AEM shares have increased by 27.12%, while the Basic Materials sector gained 14.45% and the S&P 500 gained 0.89% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings report for Agnico Eagle Mines is expected on February 12, 2026, with a forecasted EPS of $2.25, representing a 78.57% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $3 billion, indicating a 35.01% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $8.07 per share and revenue of $11.55 billion, reflecting a 90.78% increase in earnings and no change in revenue from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for Agnico Eagle Mines are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends and analysts' confidence in performance [4] - Positive revisions in estimates are associated with potential stock price performance [5] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Agnico Eagle Mines at 3 (Hold), with a recent 8.02% increase in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6] - AEM has a Forward P/E ratio of 20.05, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 13.98, and a PEG ratio of 0.59, while the Mining - Gold industry has an average PEG ratio of 0.49 [7] Industry Overview - The Mining - Gold industry is part of the Basic Materials sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 78, placing it in the top 32% 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]

Company Performance - RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT) stock increased by 2.31% to $20.81, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.43% [1] - Over the past month, the company's stock has decreased by 0.51%, which is better than the Business Services sector's loss of 4.49% but worse than the S&P 500's gain of 0.89% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Analysts expect RCM Technologies, Inc. to report earnings of $0.58 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 18.37% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $81.9 million, which represents a 6.49% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $2.32 per share, indicating a growth of 14.29%, while revenue is expected to remain flat at $314.83 million [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for RCM Technologies, Inc. are important as they indicate shifts in near-term business trends [4] - Positive estimate revisions are viewed as a sign of optimism regarding the company's business outlook [4] Valuation Metrics - RCM Technologies, Inc. has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.98, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.69 [7] - The Staffing Firms industry, part of the Business Services sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 226, placing it in the bottom 8% of over 250 industries [7] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown that 1 stocks have generated an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] - Currently, RCM Technologies, Inc. holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [6]

Core Insights - W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW) is set to report its fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 3, with sales expected to reach $4.40 billion, reflecting a 3.9% year-over-year growth [1][4] - The earnings consensus estimate for GWW is $9.43 per share, indicating a 2.9% decrease compared to the previous year, with a slight downward revision of 0.3% in the last 60 days [1][4] Sales and Earnings Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GWW's sales is $4.40 billion, which represents a 3.9% increase from the prior year [1][4] - Earnings are projected at $9.43 per share, down 2.9% year-over-year, with a recent 0.3% decrease in the consensus estimate [1][4] Earnings Surprise History - Grainger has a mixed earnings surprise history, beating estimates in two of the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 1.6% [2] Factors Influencing Q4 Performance - Strong growth in core product sales is anticipated, supported by investments in e-commerce, digital capabilities, and supply-chain improvements, with expected organic daily sales growth of 4.9% [6] - The High-Touch Solutions North America segment is projected to benefit from growth in commercial and heavy manufacturing sectors, with an expected organic daily sales growth of 2.6% [7] - The Endless Assortment segment is likely to see a significant increase in sales, projected at $928 million, indicating a 13.8% rise year-over-year, driven by customer acquisition and repeat business [9] Margin Pressures - GWW is facing margin pressures due to elevated material and freight costs, along with increased operating and SG&A costs related to technology investments [10] Stock Performance - GWW shares have increased by 2.8% over the past year, compared to a 4.5% growth in the industry [11]

Key Takeaways BALL is slated to report Q4 results on Feb. 3, with net sales expected to rise 8% y/y to $3.11 billion.Ball Corp faces softer demand from muted spending, but efficiency gains and cost cuts support margins.BALL saw volume recovery through Q3, with growth expected across packaging segments despite mixed income.Ball Corporation (BALL) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 3, before the opening bell.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BALL’s net sales is pegged at $3.11 billion, ...

Key Takeaways COLM Q4 revenues are projected to fall 5.5% y/y to $1.01-$1.04B.COLM faces tougher comparisons from Q3 pull-forward shipments, softer U.S. demand and weak DTC trends.Higher tariffs of $20-$25M and low to mid-single-digit cost growth likely pressured Q4 margins.Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) is likely to register a decline in both top and bottom lines when it reports fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Feb. 3, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter revenues is pegge ...

Key Takeaways EFX is set to report 4Q25 results on Feb. 4, with revenues estimated at $1.5B, suggesting 7.8% y/y growth.EFX segments are expected to grow, aided by government revenues, OB3 momentum and a mortgage rebound.EFX EPS is expected at $2.05, implying a 3.3% y/y dip; adjusted EBITDA is likely to rise across key segments.Equifax (EFX) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 4, before market open.EFX has a decent earnings surprise history. It has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Est ...