For the exclusive use of JATIN CHAWLA at TVF CAPITAL ADVISORS PTE LTD on 22-Jun-2025 22 June 2025 Global Aerospace & Defense Global Defense: Bombing of Iran; Implications for defense stocks? Douglas S. Harned, Ph.D. +1 917 344 8430 douglas.harned@bernsteinsg.com Adrien Rabier +44 20 7676 6820 adrien.rabier@bernsteinsg.com Specialist Sales James Brady +44 207 762 5272 james.brady@bernsteinsg.com Friday, June 13th, Israel launched strikes against Iran on its nuclear program, military facilities and top milita ...

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast a significant decline in Dollar Tree's quarterly earnings and revenues, indicating potential challenges for the company in the upcoming earnings report [1][5]. Earnings Estimates - Dollar Tree is expected to report earnings of $1.19 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 16.8% [1]. - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 2.7% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2]. Revenue Projections - Total net sales are projected to reach $4.53 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of 40.5% [5]. - Other revenue is expected to be $3.65 million, indicating a year-over-year change of -44.2% [5]. Store Metrics - Analysts predict that the number of stores closed will be 13, down from 16 in the same quarter last year [5]. - The ending stores are estimated to reach 8,969, an increase from 8,520 reported in the same quarter last year [6]. - New stores are projected at 100, compared to 116 in the previous year [6]. Operational Metrics - Selling square footage is expected to reach 79.46 million square feet, up from 74.1 million square feet in the same quarter last year [7]. - Operating income is anticipated to be $526.21 million, slightly up from $522.30 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year [7]. Market Performance - Dollar Tree shares have increased by 11.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 6.4% [8].

CHONGQING, CHINA - MAY 25: In this photo illustration, the logo of Dell Technologies is displayed on ... More a smartphone screen, with the company's signature blue branding visible in the background, on May 25, 2025, in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images) From a fundamental perspective, Dell Technologies currently holds an $80 billion market capitalization. Over the last twelve months, the company generated $96 billion in revenue. It was also operationally profitable, with $6.2 ...

Core Insights - Urban Outfitters reported revenue of $1.33 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, reflecting a 10.7% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +3.37% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29 billion [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.16, significantly higher than the $0.69 reported in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +43.21% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.81 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Urban Outfitters' shares have returned +22.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.7% change [3] - The company has a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3] Retail Operations - The number of stores for Free People was 237, slightly above the four-analyst average estimate of 236 [4] - Urban Outfitters had 257 stores, exceeding the average estimate of 254 [4] - Anthropologie's store count matched the average estimate of 241 [4] Comparable Store Sales - Comparable store sales increased by 4.8% year-over-year, surpassing the average estimate of 3.4% [4] Net Sales by Brand - Urban Outfitters' net sales were $273.51 million, exceeding the average estimate of $259.71 million, with a year-over-year change of +1.2% [4] - Anthropologie's net sales reached $569.93 million, above the average estimate of $555.86 million, reflecting an +8.3% year-over-year change [4] - Nuuly's net sales were $124.35 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $103.98 million, marking a +59.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Free People's net sales were $353.11 million, slightly below the average estimate of $362.51 million, with a +10.8% year-over-year change [4] Wholesale and Subscription Operations - Net sales from wholesale operations were $74.64 million, exceeding the average estimate of $70.28 million, with a +24.2% year-over-year change [4] - Subscription operations generated $124.35 million in net sales, surpassing the average estimate of $97.99 million [4]

The upcoming report from Cogent Communications (CCOI) is expected to reveal quarterly loss of $1.05 per share, indicating an increase of 18.6% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $250.18 million, representing a decrease of 6% year over year. The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Enterprise' stands at $44.93 million. The estimate suggests a change of -8.9% year over year. Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Net-Centric Revenue' should arrive at $93.76 million. The estim ...

Here is how Advanced Micro performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: View all Key Company Metrics for Advanced Micro here>>> Shares of Advanced Micro have returned +20.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term. For the quarter ended March 2025, Advanced Micro Devices ...

For the quarter ended March 2025, Gartner (IT) reported revenue of $1.53 billion, up 4.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.98, compared to $2.93 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents no surprise over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.53 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.72, the EPS surprise was +9.56%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some ...

Core Viewpoint - Newell Brands reported a revenue decline of 5.3% year-over-year for Q1 2025, with a revenue of $1.57 billion, slightly exceeding analyst expectations [1]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was $1.57 billion, down from the previous year, but above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55 billion, resulting in a surprise of +1.23% [1]. - Earnings per share (EPS) was reported at -$0.01, an improvement from $0.00 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +85.71% against a consensus estimate of -$0.07 [1]. Segment Performance - Home and Commercial Solutions net sales were $812 million, below the estimated $817.89 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -9.1% [4]. - Outdoor and Recreation net sales reached $182 million, slightly above the estimated $179.14 million, but still down -9.5% year-over-year [4]. - Learning and Development net sales were $572 million, exceeding the estimated $547.41 million, marking a year-over-year increase of +2.3% [4]. Operating Income - Normalized Operating Income for Home and Commercial Solutions was $20 million, below the average estimate of $34.78 million [4]. - Corporate Normalized Operating Loss was reported at -$52 million, better than the estimated -$62.76 million [4]. - Normalized Operating Income for Learning & Development was $103 million, closely matching the estimate of $103.44 million [4]. Stock Performance - Newell Brands' shares have declined -16.3% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's slight decline of -0.2% [3]. - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3].

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Cummins (CMI) will report quarterly earnings of $4.82 per share, reflecting a 5.5% decline year over year, with revenues expected to reach $8.07 billion, down 4% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 7.1%, indicating a collective reassessment by covering analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Key Metrics Forecast - Analysts estimate 'Net Sales- Distribution' at $2.66 billion, representing a 5.1% increase year over year [5]. - 'Net Sales- Accelera' is projected to reach $97.47 million, indicating a 4.8% increase from the prior year [5]. - 'Net Sales- Engine- Off-highway' is expected to be $432.45 million, reflecting a 0.8% decline year over year [5]. Additional Sales Estimates - The consensus for 'Net Sales- Engine- Medium-duty truck and bus' is $956.99 million, suggesting a 3.8% decrease year over year [6]. - 'Net Sales- Engine- Light-duty automotive' is forecasted at $425.95 million, indicating a 2.8% decline [6]. - 'Net Sales- Engine- Heavy-duty truck' is expected to be $1.01 billion, reflecting a 4.3% decrease [6]. Power System and Components Sales - Analysts project 'Net Sales- Power System' at $1.50 billion, indicating an 8% increase year over year [7]. - 'Net Sales- Components' is expected to reach $2.85 billion, reflecting a 14.3% decline [7]. - The combined estimate for 'Net Sales- Engine' is $2.74 billion, indicating a 6.3% decrease from the prior year [7]. Automated Transmissions and Power Generation - 'Net Sales- Components- Automated transmissions' is projected at $146.75 million, reflecting an 11.1% decline [8]. - 'Net Sales- Power System- Industrial' is expected to be $428.73 million, indicating a 2.1% increase year over year [8]. - 'Net Sales- Power System- Power generation' is forecasted to reach $960.32 million, reflecting a 12.6% increase year over year [9]. Stock Performance - Cummins shares have returned -7% over the past month, compared to a -0.2% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [9].