Core Viewpoint - Unifi (UFI) reported a quarterly loss of $0.76 per share, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.83, but worse than the loss of $0.57 per share from the previous year, indicating a mixed performance in earnings [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $146.56 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1%, but down from $149 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Unifi has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Unifi shares have declined approximately 17.1% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 5.5% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Unifi is 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.56 on revenues of $149.56 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$2.67 on revenues of $580.92 million [7] - The trend for estimate revisions ahead of the earnings release has been unfavorable, which may impact future stock performance [6] Industry Context - The Textile - Products industry, to which Unifi belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 5% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a challenging environment for the company [8]

Core Viewpoint - Wex reported quarterly earnings of $3.51 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.40 per share, and showing a slight increase from $3.46 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of 3.24% [1] Financial Performance - Wex's revenues for the quarter ended March 2025 were $636.6 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.98%, although this represents a decline from $652.7 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Wex has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Wex shares have declined approximately 24.9% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 5.5% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the sustainability of the recent earnings numbers [3][4] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.58, with expected revenues of $653.3 million, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $15.22 on $2.61 billion in revenues [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Wex is currently favorable, leading to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting that the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Financial Transaction Services industry, to which Wex belongs, is currently ranked in the top 29% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for stocks within this sector [8]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - Clearwater Analytics reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.12 per share, and up from $0.10 per share a year ago [1] - The earnings surprise for the quarter was 8.33%, and the company had a previous surprise of 18.18% when it reported $0.13 per share against an expectation of $0.11 [2] - Over the last four quarters, Clearwater Analytics has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times [2] Group 2: Revenue Performance - The company posted revenues of $126.86 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.32%, compared to $102.72 million in the same quarter last year [3] - Clearwater Analytics has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters [3] Group 3: Stock Performance and Outlook - Clearwater Analytics shares have declined approximately 17.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 5.5% [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.13 on revenues of $129.45 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.53 on revenues of $540.13 million [8] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Internet - Software is currently in the bottom 44% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [9]

Company Performance - GFL Environmental Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04, compared to break-even earnings per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -250% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.09 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.42%, but down from $1.34 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, GFL has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - GFL Environmental shares have increased by approximately 12.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a -5.5% decline in the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.23 on revenues of $1.18 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.76 on revenues of $4.58 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Waste Removal Services industry, to which GFL belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of GFL's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as research shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8] Future Expectations - The estimate revisions trend for GFL Environmental is mixed, leading to a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] - Investors are encouraged to monitor how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year may change following the recent earnings report [4][6]

Company Performance - Align Technology reported quarterly earnings of $2.13 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.98 per share, but slightly down from $2.14 per share a year ago [1] - The earnings surprise for this quarter was 7.58%, following a previous quarter where the company also surpassed expectations with earnings of $2.44 per share against an estimate of $2.43 [2] - The company posted revenues of $979.26 million for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.67%, but down from $997.43 million in the same quarter last year [3] Stock Performance - Align Technology shares have declined approximately 14.8% since the beginning of the year, compared to a 5.5% decline in the S&P 500 [4] - The current Zacks Rank for Align Technology is 3 (Hold), indicating that the stock is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [7] Future Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.56 on revenues of $1.05 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $9.87 on revenues of $4.09 billion [8] - The outlook for the Medical - Dental Supplies industry, to which Align Technology belongs, is currently in the bottom 36% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [9]

Company Performance - Sleep Number (SNBR) reported a quarterly loss of $0.38 per share, significantly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.11, marking an earnings surprise of -245.45% [1] - The company posted revenues of $393.26 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.43%, but down from $470.45 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Sleep Number has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times, but has topped consensus revenue estimates only once [2] Stock Performance - Sleep Number shares have declined approximately 50.2% since the beginning of the year, in contrast to the S&P 500's decline of -5.5% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.09 on revenues of $381.67 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.47 on revenues of $1.58 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Furniture industry, to which Sleep Number belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 7% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a challenging environment [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Sleep Number's stock performance [5][6]

Company Performance - Confluent reported quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07 per share, and up from $0.05 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 14.29% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $271.12 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.86%, and an increase from $217.24 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Confluent has consistently surpassed consensus EPS and revenue estimates [2] Stock Outlook - Confluent shares have declined approximately 14% since the beginning of the year, compared to a 5.5% decline in the S&P 500 [3] - The company's current Zacks Rank is 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.08 on revenues of $277.28 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.35 on revenues of $1.16 billion [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, to which Confluent belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 44% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment [5]

Core Viewpoint - Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) reported quarterly earnings of $1.23 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 per share, and showing significant growth from $0.58 per share a year ago, indicating strong performance in the power-conversion products sector [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $404.6 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.01% and up from $327.48 million year-over-year [2]. - Over the last four quarters, Advanced Energy has consistently exceeded consensus EPS estimates, achieving this four times [2]. Stock Performance - Advanced Energy shares have declined approximately 15.9% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 5.5% [3]. - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6]. Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.11 on revenues of $398.48 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.73 on revenues of $1.63 billion [7]. - The trend of estimate revisions for Advanced Energy is mixed, which may change following the recent earnings report [6]. Industry Context - The Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry, to which Advanced Energy belongs, is currently ranked in the top 7% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8].

Company Performance - Gates Industrial (GTES) reported quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share, and up from $0.31 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of 9.09% [1][2] - The company achieved revenues of $847.6 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.58%, although this represents a decline from year-ago revenues of $862.6 million [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.40, with expected revenues of $892.53 million, and for the current fiscal year, the consensus EPS estimate is $1.44 on revenues of $3.41 billion [8] - The estimate revisions trend for Gates Industrial is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [7] Industry Context - Gates Industrial operates within the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, which is currently ranked in the bottom 40% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [9] - The performance of Gates Industrial's stock 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 a factor of more than 2 to 1 [9]

Core Viewpoint - Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) reported quarterly earnings of $2.16 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.22 per share, and down from $2.23 per share a year ago [1][2] Financial Performance - The earnings surprise for the quarter was -2.70%, while the previous quarter saw a positive surprise of 28.50% with actual earnings of $2.57 against an expectation of $2 per share [2] - Revenues for the quarter reached $1 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.01%, and up from $981.2 million year-over-year [3] Stock Performance - Lincoln Electric shares have declined approximately 1.9% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 5.5% for the S&P 500 [4] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [7] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.34 on revenues of $1.01 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $9.20 on revenues of $4.01 billion [8] - The estimate revisions trend for Lincoln Electric is mixed, which may change following the recent earnings report [7] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry, to which Lincoln Electric belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 23% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [9]