Company Performance - Medpace's stock closed at $582.48, reflecting a decrease of -1.79% from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.43% [1] - Over the last month, Medpace's shares have increased by 5.59%, outperforming the Medical sector's loss of 2.36% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Medpace is set to disclose its earnings on February 9, 2026, with analysts expecting earnings of $4.18 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 13.9% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $681.17 million, representing a growth of 26.94% compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $14.8 per share and revenue of $2.5 billion, reflecting changes of +17.18% and 0% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate a positive outlook for Medpace, as upward revisions are often seen as a sign of optimism regarding business trends [3] Valuation Metrics - Medpace has a Forward P/E ratio of 35.67, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 15.73 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.99, compared to the Medical Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.77 [6] Industry Context - The Medical Services industry, which includes Medpace, ranks 178 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 28% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the performance potential of industry groups, indicating that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Zoom Communications (ZM) closed at $92.58 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.78% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.13%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.11%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.72%. Coming into today, shares of the video-conferencing company had gained 11.51% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 1.88%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.78%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Zoom Communicatio ...

Core Viewpoint - Pinterest's stock performance has lagged behind major indices, with a recent closing price of $26.80, reflecting a decline of 2.51% from the previous session, while the S&P 500 gained 0.01% [1] Financial Performance - Upcoming earnings disclosure is expected to show an EPS of $0.68, a 21.43% increase year-over-year, and revenue of $1.33 billion, indicating a 15.15% rise from the same quarter last year [2] - Full-year estimates project earnings of $1.62 per share and revenue of $4.23 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +25.58% for earnings and 0% for revenue [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates reflect positive near-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating optimism about Pinterest's operations and profit generation [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Pinterest at 3 (Hold), with a recent upward shift of 0.99% in the EPS estimate [5][6] Valuation Metrics - Pinterest's Forward P/E ratio stands at 14.59, which is below the industry average of 25.1, suggesting a valuation discount [7] - The company's PEG ratio is currently 0.53, compared to the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 1.61, indicating favorable growth expectations relative to its valuation [7] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, placing it in the top 23% of over 250 industries, suggesting strong performance potential [8]

Core Insights - Okta's stock price increased by 2.54% to $81.16, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.91% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, Okta's shares have declined by 12.07%, underperforming both the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 0.55% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.24% [1] Earnings Forecast - Okta is expected to report an EPS of $0.75 on December 2, 2025, reflecting an 11.94% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to reach $730 million, indicating a 9.77% rise compared to the previous year [2] Annual Estimates - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $3.37 per share and revenue of $2.88 billion, representing increases of 19.93% and 10.45% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Revisions - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Okta are crucial as they indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting an optimistic outlook [3] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown a strong track record, with 1 stocks averaging an annual return of 25% since 1988 [5] - Okta currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with no changes in the EPS estimate over the past month [5] Valuation Metrics - Okta's Forward P/E ratio stands at 23.48, which is a discount compared to the industry average of 62.29 [6] - The PEG ratio for Okta is 1.35, while the industry average PEG ratio is 2.56 [6] Industry Context - The Security industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 27, placing it in the top 11% of over 250 industries [7] - Strong industry rankings correlate with better stock performance, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Insights - MongoDB's stock closed at $212.70, reflecting a -2.7% change from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's -0.24% loss [1] - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.64, an 8.57% decline year-over-year, with anticipated revenue of $551.05 million, a 15.26% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $3.07 per share, down 16.12% from the previous year, while revenue is expected to reach $2.28 billion, up 13.48% [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for MongoDB are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends and analysts' confidence in performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, indicates MongoDB currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with no changes in the EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6] Valuation Metrics - MongoDB's Forward P/E ratio stands at 71.25, significantly higher than the industry average of 28.95, indicating a premium valuation [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 7.31, compared to the Internet - Software industry's average PEG ratio of 2.26, suggesting a higher valuation relative to growth expectations [8] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, ranks in the top 30% of all industries, with a Zacks Industry Rank of 74 [8] - Research indicates that industries in the top 50% outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, highlighting the competitive positioning of MongoDB's industry [9]

Core Insights - BlackBerry's stock closed at $4.09, reflecting a -0.97% change from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's loss of 0.56% [1] - Over the last month, BlackBerry's shares increased by 21.47%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 11.21% and the S&P 500's gain of 7.37% [1] Earnings Projections - BlackBerry's upcoming earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0, indicating a 100% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $0.10 per share and revenue of $521 million, reflecting changes of +400% and -9.19% compared to the previous year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for BlackBerry are being closely monitored, as they reflect evolving short-term business trends and indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the company's health and profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a strong track record, with stocks rated 1 producing an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - BlackBerry currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining stagnant over the past month [5] Valuation Metrics - BlackBerry is currently traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 41.3, which is a premium compared to the industry's average Forward P/E of 29.23 [6] - The Internet - Software industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 57, placing it in the top 24% of all industries [6] Industry Performance - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups by averaging the Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Spotify's stock closed at $543.66, reflecting a decrease of -1.69% from the previous day, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.81% [1] - Over the last month, Spotify's shares increased by 2.81%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's decline of 7.27% and the S&P 500's decline of 6.14% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Spotify is set to release its earnings report on April 29, 2025, with an expected EPS of $2.24, indicating a significant increase of 113.33% from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to reach $4.38 billion, representing a 10.9% increase compared to the year-ago quarter [2] Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $10.13 per share and revenue at $18.85 billion, reflecting increases of +70.25% and +11.21% respectively from the prior year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook for Spotify's business and profitability [3] Analyst Ratings - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently rates Spotify as 4 (Sell), with a recent 1.01% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [5] - Spotify's Forward P/E ratio stands at 54.59, indicating a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.57 [5] Industry Context - The Internet - Software industry, which includes Spotify, ranks in the top 35% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank is based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks within the industry, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]

Company Performance - Netflix (NFLX) closed at $870.40, with a +0.3% change from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's loss of 1.57% [1] - The stock has increased by 0.13% over the past month, contrasting with the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 13.72% and the S&P 500's loss of 12.16% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Netflix's earnings report is scheduled for April 17, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $5.74, an 8.71% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $10.54 billion, indicating a 12.49% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] Full-Year Estimates - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $24.58 per share and revenue of $44.47 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +23.95% and +14.03%, respectively [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Netflix are crucial as they reflect changing business trends, with upward revisions indicating positive sentiment towards the company's operations [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Netflix currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a Forward P/E ratio of 35.3, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 10.98 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.8, compared to the Broadcast Radio and Television industry's average PEG ratio of 1.06 [7] Industry Context - The Broadcast Radio and Television industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 85, placing it in the top 35% 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]