It has been about a month since the last earnings report for TE Connectivity (TEL) . Shares have lost about 2.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is TE Connectivity due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for TE Connectivity Ltd. before we dive into how investors and analyst ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Alaska Air Group (ALK) . Shares have added about 8.1% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Alaska Air due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.Alaska Air Beats on Earnings in Q2ALK's second-qu ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for CSX (CSX) . Shares have added about 2.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is CSX due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.Earnings Beat at CSX  in Q2Quarte ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Baker Hughes (BKR) . Shares have lost about 4.1% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Baker Hughes due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Baker Hughes Company before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.Baker Hughe ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for General Motors (GM) . Shares have added about 6.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is General Motors due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.General Motors Q2 Earnings Top EstimatesGeneral Mo ...

Core Viewpoint - Genuine Parts reported a mixed performance in its latest earnings report, with adjusted earnings per share beating estimates but declining year over year, while net sales exceeded expectations and showed year-over-year growth [2][5]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings for Q2 2025 were $2.10 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.08 but down from $2.44 in the same quarter last year [2]. - Net sales reached $6.16 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.11 billion, reflecting a 3.4% year-over-year increase driven by acquisitions, favorable currency exchange, and comparable sales growth [2]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $458 million from $480 million as of December 31, 2024, while long-term debt slightly increased to $3,744 million [5]. Segmental Performance - The Automotive segment reported net sales of $3.9 billion, a 5% increase year over year, driven by acquisitions, although EBITDA decreased by 6.9% to $338 million [3]. - The Industrial Parts segment's net sales rose 0.7% year over year to $2.3 billion, with EBITDA growing 1.1% to $288 million [4]. 2025 Guidance - The company revised its overall sales growth expectation for 2025 to 1-3%, down from the previous 2-4% forecast, with automotive sales now expected to grow 1.5-3.5% [6]. - Adjusted earnings per share guidance was narrowed to a range of $7.50 to $8, compared to the prior range of $7.75 to $8.25 [7]. Market Reaction - Following the earnings release, there has been a downward trend in fresh estimates for the company [8]. - The stock currently holds a poor Growth Score of F and a Momentum Score of D, but a better Value Score of B [9]. Outlook - The overall trend in estimates has been downward, leading to a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of below-average returns in the coming months [11].

Core Viewpoint - Zions' recent earnings report indicates strong performance with adjusted earnings per share surpassing estimates, driven by higher net interest income and fee income, despite some challenges with rising non-interest expenses [2][4][5] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share for Q2 2025 were $1.58, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31, and reflecting a 30.6% increase year-over-year [2] - Net income attributable to common shareholders was $243 million, up 27.9% year-over-year, after accounting for the positive impact from the IPO of SBIC Investment [3] - Net revenues were $851 million, an 8.1% increase year-over-year, and also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $815.5 million [4] Income and Expenses - Net interest income (NII) rose to $648 million, an 8.5% increase, attributed to lower funding costs and an increase in average interest-earning assets [4] - Non-interest income increased by 6.1% to $190 million, driven by growth in most components except for card fees and wealth management fees [5] - Adjusted non-interest expenses rose 3% to $521 million, with an adjusted efficiency ratio improving to 62.2% from 64.5% in the prior year [5] Loan and Deposit Trends - As of June 30, 2025, net loans and leases held for investment were $60.1 billion, up 1.5% from the prior quarter, while total deposits decreased by 2.5% to $73.8 billion [6] Credit Quality - The ratio of non-performing assets to loans and leases increased by 6 basis points year-over-year to 0.51%, with net loan and lease charge-offs of $10 million, down 33.3% from the prior year [7] Profitability and Capital Ratios - The Tier 1 leverage ratio remained stable at 8.5%, while the common equity tier 1 capital ratio improved to 11% from 10.6% in the prior year [8] - Return on average assets was 1.09%, up from 0.91% in the prior year, and return on average tangible common equity increased to 18.7% from 17.5% [9] Future Outlook - Management anticipates a moderate year-over-year increase in NII, driven by earning asset remix and loan growth, with customer-related non-interest income expected to rise moderately due to increased activity [10][11] - Adjusted non-interest expenses are projected to increase moderately, influenced by technology costs and marketing expenses [12] Market Position - Zions has seen upward revisions in estimates, with a consensus shift of 7.83%, and holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating expectations for above-average returns in the coming months [13][15]

Core Insights - Goldman Sachs reported strong Q2 2025 earnings, with adjusted EPS of $10.91, exceeding estimates of $9.43 and up from $8.62 year-over-year [3] - The company's net revenues increased by 15% to $14.6 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.1% [6] - The Global Banking & Markets division saw a revenue increase of 24% year-over-year, contributing significantly to overall performance [8] Financial Performance - Net revenues in Equities rose by 36% year-over-year to $4.3 billion, while Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities trading revenues increased by 9% to $3.5 billion [4] - Investment Banking fees grew by 26% year-over-year to $2.2 billion, driven by strong Advisory revenues in the Americas and EMEA [4] - Total operating expenses increased by 8% year-over-year to $9.2 billion, with a provision for credit losses of $384 million, up 36% from the prior year [6][5] Segment Performance - The Asset & Wealth Management division reported revenues of $3.8 billion, down 3% year-over-year, primarily due to lower net revenues in equity and debt investments [7] - The Platform Solutions division's revenues were $685 million, reflecting a 2% year-over-year increase [8] Capital Management - Goldman returned $3.96 billion to common shareholders, including $3 billion in share repurchases and $957 million in dividends [10] - The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio decreased to 14.5% from 14.8% year-over-year, while the supplementary leverage ratio fell to 5.3% from 5.4% [9] Market Outlook - Estimates for Goldman Sachs have been trending upward, with a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [14] - The company anticipates a tax rate of 22% for 2025 [11]

Core Viewpoint - United Airlines has shown an 8.7% increase in share price since the last earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500, raising questions about the sustainability of this trend leading up to the next earnings release [1] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, United Airlines reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.87, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.01, but reflecting a 6.5% decline year-over-year [2] - Operating revenues reached $15.2 billion, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.4 billion, but showing a 1.7% year-over-year increase [3] - Passenger revenues, which constituted 90.8% of total revenues, increased by 1.1% year-over-year to $13.8 billion, with 46,186 passengers transported, up 4.1% year-over-year [3][4] - Cargo revenues grew by 3.8% year-over-year to $430 million, while revenues from other sources rose by 8.8% year-over-year to $970 million [3][4] Operational Metrics - Airline traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles, increased by 4.5%, while capacity, measured in available seat miles, expanded by 5.9%, leading to a consolidated load factor decline of 1.1 points year-over-year to 83.1% [6] - Consolidated passenger revenue per available seat mile decreased by 4.5% year-over-year, and total revenue per available seat mile fell by 4% year-over-year [7] Cost and Expenses - Operating expenses increased by 6.5% year-over-year to $13.9 billion, with consolidated unit cost per available seat mile (excluding certain expenses) rising by 2.2% year-over-year to 12.36 cents [8] Cash Flow and Debt - United Airlines ended Q2 with cash and cash equivalents of $9.35 billion, slightly down from $9.37 billion in the previous quarter, while long-term debt decreased from $24.4 billion to $20.8 billion [9] - The company repurchased $0.2 billion of shares in Q2 2025 and generated $1.13 billion in free cash flow during the quarter [9] Future Outlook - United Airlines anticipates reduced geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in the second half of 2025, with a projected adjusted EPS for Q3 2025 between $2.25 and $2.75 [10] - For the full year 2025, the company expects adjusted EPS between $9.00 and $11.00, a revision from previous guidance [11] Market Position - United Airlines has a VGM Score of A, indicating strong value, but a lower momentum score of D, suggesting mixed performance in different investment strategies [13] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [14]

Market Overview - Recent market pullback due to new tariffs and a slowdown in job growth has shaken investor confidence, with July nonfarm payrolls rising by only 73,000, significantly below expectations [1] - June's job numbers were revised downward, indicating a weaker labor market than previously thought [1] - Renewed trade tensions have fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and increased risk aversion, leading to sharp declines in major indices [1] Importance of Financial Health - Investors should not rely solely on stock price movements; understanding a company's fundamentals is crucial for informed decision-making in an unpredictable market [2] - Sales and earnings metrics can be misleading; the interest coverage ratio is a key indicator of a company's ability to meet financial obligations [3][4] Interest Coverage Ratio - The interest coverage ratio measures how effectively a company can pay interest on its debt, calculated as Earnings before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) divided by Interest Expense [5] - A higher interest coverage ratio indicates a greater ability to meet financial commitments, while a ratio below 1 suggests potential default risks [6][7] - Companies with strong interest coverage ratios include The Walt Disney Company, BJ's Wholesale Club, Ralph Lauren, and McKesson Corporation, all of which demonstrate solid debt-servicing capabilities [9][11] Investment Strategy - A favorable investment strategy includes selecting stocks with an interest coverage ratio above the industry average, a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2, and a VGM Score of A or B [8][10] - The selected companies have shown strong earnings surprises and are projected to grow sales and earnings in the coming year [9][11] Company Performance Highlights - **Walt Disney Company**: Zacks Rank 2, VGM Score B, with a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 16.4% and projected sales and EPS growth of 4% and 16.3% respectively [12] - **BJ's Wholesale Club**: Zacks Rank 2, VGM Score B, trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 17.7%, with projected sales and EPS growth of 5.5% and 6.2% respectively [13] - **Ralph Lauren**: Zacks Rank 2, VGM Score B, trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9%, with projected sales and EPS growth of 3.8% and 11.8% respectively [14] - **McKesson Corporation**: Zacks Rank 2, VGM Score A, trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.9%, with projected sales and EPS growth of 13.1% and 12.7% respectively [15]