Company Performance - Franklin Electric reported quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share, and down from $0.70 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -8.22% [1] - The company posted revenues of $455.25 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.93%, and down from $460.9 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Franklin Electric has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once and has topped consensus revenue estimates just once [2] Stock Outlook - Franklin Electric shares have declined about 9% since the beginning of the year, compared to a -6% decline in the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $1.29 on revenues of $567.5 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.17 on revenues of $2.11 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Franklin Electric is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - Electronics industry, to which Franklin Electric belongs, is currently in the top 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor decisions [5]

分组1 - Cushman & Wakefield reported quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share, representing an earnings surprise of 350% compared to break-even earnings per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $2.28 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.23% and showing an increase from $2.18 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - The stock has underperformed, losing about 31.1% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has declined by 6% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.23 on revenues of $2.38 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.05 on revenues of $9.79 billion [7] - The Real Estate - Operations industry, to which Cushman & Wakefield belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 34% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

分组1 - Sherwin-Williams reported quarterly earnings of $2.25 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.18 per share, and showing an increase from $2.17 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 3.21% [1] - The company posted revenues of $5.31 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.76% and a decrease from $5.37 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Sherwin-Williams has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times but has not beaten consensus revenue estimates [2] 分组2 - The stock has lost approximately 2.3% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has declined by 6% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.85 on revenues of $6.38 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $11.80 on revenues of $23.52 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Chemical - Specialty is currently in the bottom 40% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Company Performance - Polaris Inc reported a quarterly loss of $0.90 per share, slightly better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.91, compared to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of 1.10% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.54 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.67%, but down from $1.74 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Polaris has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times and topped revenue estimates twice [2] Stock Performance - Polaris Inc shares have declined approximately 41.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 6% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Polaris Inc is 3 (Hold), indicating that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.63 on revenues of $1.83 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is also $0.63 on revenues of $6.83 billion [7] - The outlook for the Automotive - Domestic industry, to which Polaris belongs, is currently in the bottom 19% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]

Core Insights - Universal Health Services (UHS) reported quarterly earnings of $4.84 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.36 per share, and up from $3.70 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 11.01% [1] - The company posted revenues of $4.1 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, which was 1.06% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but an increase from $3.84 billion year-over-year [2] - UHS has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times over the last four quarters and has topped consensus revenue estimates three times as well [2] Earnings Outlook - The sustainability of UHS's stock price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future earnings expectations [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $4.84 on revenues of $4.21 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $18.94 on revenues of $17.12 billion [7] Industry Context - The Medical - Hospital industry, to which UHS belongs, is currently ranked in the top 11% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the sector [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked using tools like the Zacks Rank [5][6]

Company Performance - Legget & Platt reported quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.23 per share, and showing an increase from $0.23 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 4.35% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.02 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.53% and decreased from $1.1 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Legget & Platt has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once and has topped consensus revenue estimates just once [2] Stock Performance - Legget & Platt shares have declined approximately 24.1% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 6.1% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Legget & Platt is 4 (Sell), indicating expectations for the stock to underperform the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.30 on revenues of $1.07 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.09 on revenues of $4.2 billion [7] - The outlook for the furniture industry, where Legget & Platt operates, is currently in the bottom 5% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8] Industry Context - Sleep Number, a competitor in the same industry, is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.11 per share, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 466.7%, with revenues anticipated to be $391.57 million, down 16.8% from the previous year [9][10]

Company Performance - Kforce reported quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.48 per share, and down from $0.58 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -6.25% [1] - The company posted revenues of $330.03 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.11%, and down from $351.89 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Kforce has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Kforce shares have declined approximately 22.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of -6.1% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Kforce is 5 (Strong Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.69 on revenues of $343.82 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.55 on revenues of $1.37 billion [7] - The staffing industry, to which Kforce belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 8% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]

Core Viewpoint - Portland General Electric (POR) reported quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.93 per share, and down from $1.21 per share a year ago, indicating a -2.15% earnings surprise [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $928 million for the quarter ended March 2025, which was 0.41% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate and slightly down from $929 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Portland General Electric has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates three times as well [2] Stock Performance - Since the beginning of the year, Portland General Electric shares have declined approximately 1.5%, outperforming the S&P 500's decline of 6.8% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for the stock is 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 $0.64 on revenues of $767.66 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.21 on revenues of $3.6 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Portland General Electric is mixed, and future revisions may change following the recent earnings report [6] Industry Context - The Utility - Electric Power industry is currently in the top 15% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [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 - Weyerhaeuser reported quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but down from $0.16 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.76 billion for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.65%, but down from $1.8 billion year-over-year [2] - Weyerhaeuser has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times over the last four quarters and topped consensus revenue estimates once [1][2] Market Comparison - Weyerhaeuser shares have declined approximately 10.1% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 8.6% for the S&P 500 [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be influenced by management's commentary during the earnings call, and current consensus EPS estimate for the next quarter is $0.21 on revenues of $1.96 billion [4][7] - The Zacks Rank for Weyerhaeuser is currently 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Building Products - Wood industry, to which Weyerhaeuser belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8]

Merit Medical (MMSI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 14.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of disposable medical devices would post earnings of $0.83 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.93, delivering a surprise of 12.05%.Over the last f ...