Core Insights - Autodesk reported $1.85 billion in revenue for the quarter ended October 2025, marking an 18% year-over-year increase and an EPS of $2.67 compared to $2.17 a year ago, exceeding both revenue and EPS estimates [1] - The revenue surprise was +2.67% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.8 billion, while the EPS surprise was +7.23% over the consensus estimate of $2.49 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Billings reached $1.86 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.84 billion [4] - Net Revenue from Maintenance was $8 million, below the average estimate of $8.95 million, reflecting an 11.1% year-over-year decline [4] - Net Revenue from Other sources was $111 million, exceeding the estimated $103.57 million, with a 6.7% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Subscription services was $1.73 billion, above the estimated $1.69 billion, showing a 19% year-over-year growth [4] - Total Subscription and Maintenance Revenue was $1.74 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.7 billion, representing an 18.8% year-over-year increase [4] Product Family Performance - Net Revenue from Media and Entertainment (M&E) was $86 million, below the average estimate of $102.45 million, with a 3.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Other product families was $33 million, below the average estimate of $40.6 million, reflecting a 6.5% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) was $921 million, exceeding the average estimate of $877.99 million, with a 22.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from Manufacturing (MFG) was $355 million, slightly above the average estimate of $348.82 million, showing a 15.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Revenue from AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT was $458 million, surpassing the average estimate of $425.22 million, with a 15.1% year-over-year increase [4]

Core Insights - Best Buy reported revenue of $9.67 billion for the quarter ended October 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 2.4% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.01% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $1.40, up from $1.26 a year ago, representing a surprise of 6.87% over the consensus estimate of $1.31 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Comparable store sales for the enterprise increased by 2.7%, surpassing the nine-analyst average estimate of 1.6% [4] - Domestic comparable store sales rose by 2.4%, exceeding the six-analyst average estimate of 1.1% [4] - International comparable store sales grew by 6.3%, compared to the estimated 4.3% by six analysts [4] - Geographic revenue from international operations was $794 million, above the estimated $786.21 million, reflecting a 6.2% year-over-year change [4] - Domestic geographic revenue reached $8.88 billion, exceeding the $8.76 billion estimate, with a year-over-year increase of 2.1% [4] Store Metrics - Total number of international stores was 157, slightly above the five-analyst average estimate of 156 [4] - The number of domestic Best Buy stores was reported at 886, compared to the average estimate of 883 [4] - Total number of stores was 1,083, below the average estimate of 1,104 [4] Stock Performance - Best Buy shares have returned -8.8% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite saw a -1.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Investment Rating - Industry rating: Recommended [5] Core Insights - Home Depot's FY25Q3 net sales reached $41.35 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.8%, with comparable sales up 0.2% [1][11] - Lowe's FY25Q3 net sales were $20.81 billion, reflecting a 3.0% year-on-year growth, driven by acquisitions [2][13] - Both companies are experiencing stable demand from professional customers, with Home Depot's professional sales up 4.2% and Lowe's online sales up 11.4% [1][2][13] Summary by Sections Home Depot - Financial Data: FY25Q3 net sales of $41.35 billion, with comparable sales up 0.2% and net profit of $3.6 billion, down 1.3% year-on-year [1][11] - Product Sales Performance: 9 out of 16 product categories showed positive growth, with an average transaction value increase of 1.8% and a transaction volume decrease of 1.6% [1][11] - Full Year Outlook: FY25 total sales expected to grow by 3.0%, with GMS business contributing approximately $2 billion in incremental sales [12] Lowe's - Financial Data: FY25Q3 net sales of $20.81 billion, with comparable sales up 0.4% and net profit of $1.6 billion, down 5.7% year-on-year [2][13] - Category Performance: 10 out of 14 product categories achieved same-store sales growth, with strong performance in appliances and tools [2][13] - Full Year Guidance: FY25 total sales forecast raised to $86 billion, with comparable sales expected to remain flat [2][13]

Core Insights - Jack In The Box reported a revenue of $326.19 million for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 6.6% and an EPS of $0.30 compared to $1.16 a year ago, with a revenue surprise of +1.47% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate [1] - The consensus EPS estimate was $0.46, resulting in an EPS surprise of -34.78% [1] - The stock has returned -21.5% over the past month, underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.6% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) [3] Revenue and Sales Performance - Same-store sales for Jack In The Box decreased by 7.4%, worse than the estimated decline of 5.8% [4] - Company restaurant sales revenue was $142.52 million, exceeding the average estimate of $136.31 million but showing a year-over-year decline of 5.9% [4] - Franchise revenues, including rental, royalties, and contributions, totaled $183.68 million, slightly below the estimated $185.39 million, marking a year-over-year decline of 7.2% [4] Franchise Metrics - Total restaurant counts for Jack In The Box remained at 2,136, matching analyst estimates [4] - Del Taco's same-store sales decreased by 3.9%, compared to the estimated decline of 2.1% [4] - Del Taco's total restaurant counts were 576, below the estimated 586 [4]

Core Viewpoint - SMIC's Q3 financial results show strong revenue growth and improved gross margin, but the company anticipates a slowdown in revenue growth for Q4 due to high capacity utilization and a shift in product mix [1][2][6]. Financial Performance - Q3 revenue reached 171.62 billion yuan, a 9.9% year-on-year increase and a 6.9% quarter-on-quarter increase; total revenue for the first three quarters was 495.1 billion yuan, up 18.2% year-on-year [2][3]. - Q3 gross margin was 25.5%, a significant increase of 4.8 percentage points from the previous quarter; the gross margin for the first three quarters was 23.2%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.6% [2][3]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders in Q3 was 15.17 billion yuan, a 43.1% year-on-year increase; for the first three quarters, net profit was 38.18 billion yuan, up 41.1% year-on-year [2][3]. - Capacity utilization rose to 95.8%, an increase of 3.3 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, indicating strong demand [2][3]. Guidance and Expectations - Management's guidance for Q4 indicates revenue is expected to remain flat to grow by 2%, with a gross margin forecast of 18%-20%, suggesting a decline of approximately 6 percentage points from Q3 [5][6]. Market Segment Changes - In Q3, the share of consumer electronics increased from 41.0% to 43.4%, while the share of smartphones decreased from 25.2% to 21.5%; this shift may impact gross margins as consumer electronics typically have lower prices and margins [7]. - The industrial and automotive sectors saw an increase in share from 10.6% to 11.9%, although this segment remains small and not a primary driver of growth [7]. Capital Expenditure and Cash Flow - Capital expenditure in Q3 increased by 26% quarter-on-quarter, totaling 170.65 billion yuan; cumulative capital expenditure for the first three quarters reached 421.99 billion yuan, significantly exceeding operating cash flow of 122.88 billion yuan [7]. - Operating cash flow for Q3 was 63.9 billion yuan, a 29.1% year-on-year decline, but still positive; cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3 were 283.63 billion yuan, down 41% from the beginning of the year [7].

Core Insights - Transcat's third quarter results showed strong execution in distribution and rental businesses, with revenue growth exceeding Wall Street expectations [1] - The company reported a consolidated revenue increase of 21%, driven by robust demand in the higher-margin rental segment and the positive impact of recent acquisitions [1] - Despite revenue growth, non-GAAP profit per share fell short of analyst estimates due to higher costs, including those related to the CEO succession plan [1] Financial Performance - Revenue reached $82.27 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $79.51 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.3% and a 3.5% beat [6] - Adjusted EPS was $0.44, missing analyst expectations of $0.48 by 9.1% [6] - Adjusted EBITDA was $12.12 million, exceeding estimates of $11.61 million, with a margin of 14.7% [6] - Operating margin decreased to 4.3%, down from 5.5% in the same quarter last year [6] - Market capitalization stood at $516.3 million [6] Management Commentary - CFO Tom Barbato attributed rental business acceleration to the integration of Axiom Test Equipment and internal execution, while tempering expectations for continued margin expansion [6] - CEO Lee Rudow highlighted the successful integration of Essco Calibration, noting it exceeded expectations with strong management and seamless integration [6] - The company indicated that about a third of capital expenditures is allocated to rentals, reflecting the intertwined nature of rental and distribution operations [6] - The solutions business has stabilized and is expected to stop being a drag on overall growth metrics [6] - Growth in new acquisitions is attributed to a strong customer base in acquired regions, particularly in life sciences and medical devices, with expectations for continued but potentially moderating growth [6]

Core Insights - Teleflex Incorporated reported better-than-expected earnings for Q3, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.67, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $3.38 [1] - The company achieved quarterly sales of $913.021 million, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $892.777 million [1] - Teleflex revised its FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance down from a range of $6.73-$7.13 to $(4.42)-$(4.22) [1] Performance Commentary - The company executed well in Q3, delivering adjusted operating margin and EPS above expectations, with revenue at the midpoint of guidance, despite lower than expected order rates in the intra-aortic balloon pump portfolio [2] - Following the earnings announcement, Teleflex shares increased by 0.5%, trading at $109.07 [2] Analyst Reactions - Wells Fargo analyst Larry Biegelsen maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Teleflex and lowered the price target from $131 to $114 [4] - RBC Capital analyst Shagun Singh maintained a Sector Perform rating and reduced the price target from $135 to $120 [4]

Core Insights - Block reported revenue of $6.11 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a 2.3% increase year-over-year, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.58% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) was $0.54, down from $0.88 in the same quarter last year, representing a surprise of -14.29% against the consensus estimate of $0.63 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Gross Payment Volume (GPV) reached $69.28 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $68.62 billion [4] - GPV for Square was $67.15 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $66.51 billion [4] - GPV for Cash App was $2.13 billion, slightly below the estimated $2.16 billion [4] - Cash App Monthly Transacting Actives totaled 58 million, exceeding the estimate of 57.59 million [4] - Bitcoin revenue was reported at $1.97 billion, significantly lower than the average estimate of $2.32 billion, marking a 19% year-over-year decline [4] - Subscription and services-based revenue was $2.2 billion, slightly above the estimate of $2.17 billion, reflecting a 22.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Hardware revenue reached $70.19 million, well above the average estimate of $37.02 million, indicating a 90.5% year-over-year growth [4] - Transaction-based revenue was $1.87 billion, matching the average estimate and showing a 9.4% increase year-over-year [4] - Total revenue for Square was $2.24 billion, slightly above the estimate of $2.22 billion, with a year-over-year change of 12% [4] - Total revenue for Cash App was $3.8 billion, below the estimate of $4.06 billion, reflecting a 3.3% year-over-year decline [4] - Square hardware revenue was $40.65 million, exceeding the estimate of $37.3 million, with a year-over-year change of 10.7% [4] - Square subscription and services-based revenue was $382.18 million, above the estimate of $369.25 million, indicating an 18.5% year-over-year increase [4] Stock Performance - Block's shares have returned -9.2% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Workiva reported revenue of $224.17 million for the quarter ended September 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 20.8% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $219.11 million by 2.31% [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $0.55, significantly higher than the $0.21 reported a year ago, and surpassed the consensus EPS estimate of $0.38 by 44.74% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Subscription and support revenue reached $209.56 million, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $205.19 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 22.5% [4] - Professional services revenue was reported at $14.61 million, slightly above the average estimate of $14.02 million, with a minimal year-over-year change of 0.1% [4] Profitability Metrics - Non-GAAP gross profit from professional services was $3.15 million, surpassing the average estimate of $2.77 million [4] - Non-GAAP gross profit from subscription and support was $179.32 million, exceeding the average estimate of $171.89 million [4] Stock Performance - Workiva's shares have returned -4.3% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Rapid7 reported revenue of $217.96 million for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.5% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $216.01 million by 0.9% [1] - The company's EPS was $0.57, down from $0.66 in the same quarter last year, but exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.45 by 26.67% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) was reported at $837.73 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $840.49 billion [4] - The number of customers stood at 11,618, which is lower than the estimated 11,694 [4] - ARR per customer was $72,100, exceeding the estimate of $71,939.58 [4] - Revenue from professional services was $7.81 million, outperforming the estimate of $6.19 million but showing a decline of 13.8% compared to the previous year [4] - Product revenue reached $210.15 million, slightly above the estimate of $209.82 million, marking a 2.2% increase year-over-year [4] - Non-GAAP gross profit from professional services was $1.62 million, exceeding the estimate of $1.18 million [4] - Non-GAAP gross profit from products was $158.24 million, slightly below the estimate of $158.36 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Rapid7 shares returned +0.4%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +2.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]