Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast a significant decline in Suncor Energy's quarterly earnings and revenues, indicating potential challenges for the company in the upcoming earnings release [1]. Earnings Estimates - Suncor Energy is expected to report earnings of $0.50 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 46.2% [1]. - Revenue is anticipated to be $7.65 billion, which represents a decrease of 19.7% compared to the same quarter last year [1]. - Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.8%, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. Key Metrics Forecast - Total refined product sales per day are projected to reach 493.77 thousand barrels, down from 594.70 thousand barrels in the same quarter last year [5]. - Sales volumes per day for total Oil Sands operations are expected to be 730.66 thousand barrels, slightly up from 726.40 thousand barrels year-over-year [5]. - Crude oil processed per day in Eastern North America is forecasted at 202.02 thousand barrels, compared to 169.80 thousand barrels in the same quarter last year [6]. - Crude oil processed per day in Western North America is estimated at 195.20 thousand barrels, also up from 169.80 thousand barrels year-over-year [6]. - The total crude oil processed per day is expected to be 397.22 thousand barrels, down from 430.00 thousand barrels in the previous year [7]. - Production volumes per day for Oil Sands operations (non-upgraded bitumen) are projected at 265.67 thousand barrels, compared to 254.30 thousand barrels last year [7]. - Production volumes per day for Oil Sands operations (upgraded) are expected to reach 464.99 thousand barrels, slightly up from 461.70 thousand barrels year-over-year [8]. - Sales volumes per day for Oil Sands operations (upgraded) are also forecasted at 464.99 thousand barrels, compared to 453.80 thousand barrels last year [9]. - Production volumes per day for total Fort Hills bitumen production are estimated at 157.14 thousand barrels, down from 166.90 thousand barrels year-over-year [11]. - Production volumes per day for total Syncrude production are projected at 212.74 thousand barrels, up from 171.10 thousand barrels last year [11]. - Production volumes per day for E&P Canada are expected to be 47.50 thousand barrels, down from 49.00 thousand barrels year-over-year [12]. Market Performance - Suncor Energy shares have shown a return of +1.8% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which increased by +0.6% [12].

Core Insights - Southwest Airlines reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that did not meet Wall Street expectations, indicating a challenging financial environment for the airline [1][2] - The airline announced a new $2 billion share buyback, signaling confidence in its long-term value despite current performance [1] - Southwest Airlines withdrew its 2025 guidance due to economic uncertainty in the U.S., reflecting broader industry concerns [1] Financial Performance - Earnings per share for the second quarter were reported at 43 cents adjusted, falling short of the expected 51 cents [2] - Revenue for the quarter was $7.24 billion, slightly below the anticipated $7.3 billion [2] Operational Adjustments - The airline plans to cut flights during off-peak periods, a strategy aimed at optimizing operations in response to fluctuating demand [1]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Nucor (NUE) will report quarterly earnings of $2.62 per share, reflecting a 2.2% decline year over year, while revenues are expected to increase by 4.1% to $8.41 billion [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 0.2% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [1][2] Revenue Projections - 'Net sales to external customers - Steel products' are estimated at $2.53 billion, down 6.5% year over year - 'Net sales to external customers - Steel mills' are projected to reach $5.36 billion, up 10.3% from the previous year - 'Net sales to external customers - Raw materials' are expected to be $517.16 million, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2% year over year [4] Sales Volume Estimates - 'Sales Tons to outside customer (Steel) - Total Steel Mills' is expected to reach 5,255 thousand tons, compared to 4,617 thousand tons in the same quarter last year - 'Sales in Tons Outside Customers - Total steel products' is projected at 1,106 thousand tons, up from 1,074 thousand tons year over year [5] Price Projections - 'Average Steel Product Price per ton' is estimated at $2,284 per tonne, down from $2,517 per tonne year over year - 'Average sales price per ton (Steel) - Total Steel Mills' is expected to be $1,024 per tonne, compared to $1,051 per tonne in the same quarter last year [6] Segment-Specific Sales Estimates - 'Sales Tons to outside customer (Steel) - Sheet' is projected at 2,508 thousand tons, down from 2,869 thousand tons year over year - 'Sales Tons to outside customer (Steel) - Bars' is expected to reach 1,698 thousand tons, compared to 2,005 thousand tons in the previous year [7] - 'Sales Tons to outside customer (Steel) - Structural' is estimated at 487 thousand tons, down from 512 thousand tons year over year - 'Sales Tons to outside customer (Steel) - Plate' is projected at 574 thousand tons, up from 448 thousand tons in the same quarter last year [8] Cost Estimates - 'Average scrap cost per ton' is expected to be $389 per tonne, compared to $396 per tonne in the same quarter last year [9] Stock Performance - Nucor shares have returned +12.2% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.9% change, with a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) indicating expected performance in line with the overall market [10]

Core Viewpoint - SS&C Technologies (SSNC) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.5%, with revenues projected at $1.52 billion, a 4.5% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating stability in analysts' projections [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 forecast 'Adjusted Revenues- Software-enabled services' to reach $1.27 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of +6.3% [5]. - The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- License, maintenance and related' is $264.85 million, reflecting a year-over-year change of +2.2% [5]. - 'Adjusted Revenues- License, maintenance and related' is expected to be $252.69 million, showing a decline of -2.5% from the prior-year quarter [5]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, SS&C Technologies shares have recorded returns of +5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.4% change, suggesting performance alignment with the overall market [6].

Core Viewpoint - Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share, reflecting a 1.1% increase year-over-year, with revenues projected at $4.98 billion, a 0.3% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions to stock performance [2]. - Analysts have maintained the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment of projections [1]. Key Financial Metrics - Analysts predict a 'Net interest margin' of 3.0%, consistent with the same quarter last year [4]. - 'Total nonperforming assets' are expected to be $1.63 billion, up from $1.48 billion in the same quarter last year [4]. - The 'Average balance - Total earning assets' is projected at $478.38 billion, compared to $473.67 billion a year ago [5]. - 'Total nonaccrual loans and leases' are estimated at $1.56 billion, up from $1.42 billion year-over-year [5]. - The 'Tier 1 Leverage Ratio' is expected to be 10.3%, down from 10.5% last year [5]. - The 'Tier 1 Capital Ratio' is projected at 12.7%, down from 13.2% a year ago [6]. - The 'Total Capital Ratio' is expected to be 14.9%, compared to 15.4% in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Net interest income (FTE)' is estimated at $3.63 billion, consistent with the previous year's figure [6]. - 'Net Interest Income' is forecasted at $3.58 billion, up from $3.53 billion year-over-year [7]. - 'Lending related fees' are expected to reach $92.68 million, compared to $89.00 million last year [7]. - 'Other income' is projected at $69.03 million, down from $78.00 million in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Operating lease income' is expected to be $51.56 million, up from $50.00 million a year ago [8]. Stock Performance - Truist Financial shares have increased by 15.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which rose by 5% [8].

Core Insights - Phreesia (PHR) is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.13 per share, marking a 62.9% increase in losses compared to the same period last year [1] - Revenue forecasts for Phreesia stand at $114.69 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 13.3% [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating stability in analysts' projections [1] Revenue Estimates - Analysts predict 'Revenue - Subscription and related services' will reach $52.43 million, a 12.2% increase from the previous year [4] - 'Revenue - Network solutions' is estimated at $33.40 million, showing a year-over-year change of 21.8% [4] - 'Revenue - Payment processing fees' is forecasted to be $28.87 million, indicating a 6.7% increase from the year-ago quarter [4] Client Metrics - The estimated 'Average healthcare services Clients' is projected at 4,373, up from 4,065 in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Average revenue per healthcare services client' is expected to reach $18.65 million, compared to $18.24 million a year ago [5] Payment Volume - 'Patient payment volume' is anticipated to be $1.25 billion, an increase from $1.17 billion in the previous year [6] Stock Performance - Phreesia shares have decreased by 2.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 8.2% [6] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [6]

Core Insights - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 9.84X, which is below the industry average of 12.55X and the S&P 500's average of 21.49X, indicating it may be undervalued [1] - The company reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.31 per share, a significant increase from 77 cents in the prior-year quarter, reflecting strong operational performance [5] - PPC's shares have gained 2.3% over the past three months, contrasting with declines in both the industry and the S&P 500 index [4] Financial Performance - In the first quarter of 2025, PPC's cost of sales decreased to $3,908.1 million from $3,978 million in the prior-year quarter, leading to a gross profit increase to $554.9 million from $383.9 million [7] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PPC's earnings per share has seen upward revisions, with the current fiscal estimate rising by 13 cents to $5.41 and the next fiscal estimate increasing by 25 cents to $4.82 [11] Growth Strategy - PPC is well-positioned for growth due to strong consumer demand for chicken, strategic market positioning, and enhanced operational efficiencies [5] - The USDA projects a 1.7% year-over-year increase in U.S. chicken production for 2025, which, along with a 1.6% rise in overall protein availability, supports strong pricing for PPC's products [6] - The company introduced over 80 new products in the first quarter of 2025, with combined sales of the Just BARE and Pilgrim's brands surging more than 50% [8] Challenges - PPC faces challenges in its export business, with a decline in export volumes in the first quarter of 2025 due to trade uncertainties and domestic demand constraints [12] - Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased to $133.8 million from $119.1 million in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to higher legal costs and elevated incentive compensation [13]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Advance Auto Parts (AAP) will report a quarterly loss of $0.82 per share, a decline of 222.4% year over year, with revenues expected to reach $2.5 billion, down 26.6% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.6% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by 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 Projections - Analysts predict the total number of retail stores for AAP will reach 4,452, down from 5,097 in the same quarter last year [5]. - The average estimate for the number of AAP stores is 4,174, compared to 4,483 a year ago [5]. - The consensus estimate for the number of stores opened is 4, a decrease from 7 in the same quarter last year [5]. - For CARQUEST, the estimated number of stores is 277, down from 294 a year ago [6]. Stock Performance - AAP shares have increased by 9.9% in the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has risen by 13.1% [7]. - AAP holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating expectations of outperforming the overall market in the near term [7].

Group 1 - AMC Networks (AMCX) is projected to announce quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, reflecting a decline of 37.1% year over year [1] - Revenues are expected to reach $573.03 million, a decrease of 3.9% from the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating analysts have reassessed their initial estimates [1][2] Group 2 - Domestic Operations revenues are projected to be $502.98 million, indicating a year-over-year change of -4.1% [4] - Revenues from International and Other operations are expected to reach $72.88 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 3.6% [4] - Adjusted Operating Income for Domestic Operations is estimated at $125.72 million, down from $162.32 million a year ago [5] Group 3 - Adjusted Operating Income for International and Other operations is projected to be $13.64 million, slightly up from $13.40 million reported in the same quarter last year [5] - AMC Networks shares have shown returns of +8% over the past month, compared to the S&P 500 composite's +11.3% change [6] - AMC Networks holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting it may lag behind overall market performance in the near future [6]

Core Viewpoint - MarketAxess Holdings Inc. is expected to report first-quarter 2025 results on May 7, 2025, with earnings estimated at $1.82 per share and revenues of $210.6 million, reflecting a 5.2% decrease in earnings year-over-year but a 0.2% increase in revenues [1][2] Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MarketAxess' 2025 revenues is $870.2 million, indicating a year-over-year rise of 6.5%, while the earnings per share estimate is $7.59, suggesting a growth of approximately 4.3% year-over-year [2] - First-quarter earnings estimates have been revised downward over the past 60 days, with the current projection indicating a decrease from the previous year's earnings [1] Earnings Performance History - MarketAxess has a strong track record of exceeding earnings estimates, having beaten the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters with an average surprise of 2.9% [3] Earnings Prediction Model - The current model does not predict an earnings beat for MarketAxess, as it has an Earnings ESP of -0.41% and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [4] Trading Volume Insights - Higher trading volumes and market share gains in credit product lines are expected to boost credit commission revenues, with a projected 23.6% year-over-year increase in total trading volume [6] - Solid trading volumes in the international business are anticipated to drive overall commissions, with Eurobonds trading volumes expected to grow by 15.4% year-over-year [7] Commission and Revenue Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for commissions is $185.4 million, reflecting a 0.3% growth from the prior-year quarter [9] - Information services revenues are estimated at $13 million, indicating a 9.3% rise from the previous year [9] Expense Projections - Total expenses are expected to rise to approximately $128.1 million in the first quarter, marking a nearly 9% year-over-year increase due to higher employee compensation and technology costs [11]