A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) . Shares have added about 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 Viking Therapeutics due for a pullback? 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 Viking Therapeutics, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for First American Financial (FAF) . Shares have lost about 1.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is First American Financial 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 First American Financial Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts hav ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Zions (ZION) . Shares have lost about 6.4% 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 Zions 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 Zions Bancorporation, N.A. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacte ...

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America reported strong Q3 2025 earnings, exceeding expectations, driven by solid trading and investment banking performance, but faces questions about the sustainability of this positive trend leading up to the next earnings release [1][2]. Financial Performance - Q3 2025 earnings per share were $1.06, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 94 cents and up from 81 cents in the prior-year quarter [2]. - Total revenues reached $28.09 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $27.28 billion and reflecting a 10.8% year-over-year increase [7]. - Net interest income (NII) grew 9% year-over-year to $15.39 billion, slightly above the estimate of $15.29 billion [7]. - Non-interest income increased 13% year-over-year to $12.86 billion, driven by higher fees and commissions, surpassing the projected $11.66 billion [8]. - Net income applicable to common shareholders rose 26% year-over-year to $8.04 billion, exceeding the estimate of $6.85 billion [6]. Trading and Investment Banking Performance - Trading revenues grew 8.3% year-over-year to $5.35 billion, marking the 14th consecutive quarter of improvement [3]. - Investment banking fees in the Global Banking division increased 47.5% year-over-year to $1.16 billion, with equity and debt underwriting income rising 47% and 42.2%, respectively [4]. Expense and Efficiency Metrics - Non-interest expenses rose 5.2% year-over-year to $17.34 billion, attributed to increases in nearly all cost components [8]. - The efficiency ratio improved to 61.39%, down from 64.64% in the prior-year quarter, indicating enhanced profitability [9]. Credit Quality and Capital Position - Provision for credit losses decreased 16% year-over-year to $1.30 billion, better than the estimated $1.58 billion [10]. - Net charge-offs declined 10.9% year-over-year to $1.37 billion, with non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans dropping to 0.46% from 0.53% [11]. - Book value per share increased to $37.95 from $35.37 a year ago, while tangible book value per share rose to $28.39 from $26.25 [12]. Share Repurchase and Future Guidance - The company repurchased shares worth $5.3 billion during the reported quarter [13]. - Management expects NII for Q4 2025 to be between $15.6 billion and $15.7 billion, indicating an 8% year-over-year growth [14]. Medium-Term Targets - The company anticipates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5-7% for NII, with loans and deposits expected to grow by 5% or more and 4%, respectively [16]. - The efficiency ratio is projected to improve to the low-60% range over time [15].

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Synovus Financial (SNV) . Shares have added about 4.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Synovus due for a pullback? 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 Synovus Financial Corp. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.Synovus Q3 Earnings ...

Core Insights - GitLab's recent earnings report showed strong performance, with shares increasing by approximately 7% since the last report, outperforming the S&P 500 [1] - The company reported non-GAAP earnings of 24 cents per share for Q2 fiscal 2026, exceeding estimates by 50%, and total revenues of $236 million, a 29.2% year-over-year increase [2] Financial Performance - Subscription revenues, which include self-managed and SaaS, accounted for 90.1% of total revenues, rising 30.3% year over year to $212.7 million [3] - SaaS revenues specifically surged 39% year over year, driven by strong adoption of GitLab Dedicated and AI integration [3] - Customers with over $5K in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased by 11% to 10,338, while those with over $100K in ARR rose by 25% to 1,344 [4] - The dollar-based Net Retention Rate was reported at 121% [4] Operating Expenses - Non-GAAP research and development expenses increased by 16.8% year over year to $52.3 million, while sales and marketing expenses rose by 15.5% to $89.6 million [5] - General and administrative expenses increased by 20.7% year over year to $30.2 million, resulting in an operating income of $39.6 million compared to a loss of $18.2 million in the previous year [5] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of July 31, 2025, GitLab had cash and cash equivalents of $1.16 billion, up from $1.10 billion in April 2025 [6] - The company generated a cash flow from operations of $49.4 million, a significant improvement from an operating cash outflow of $106.3 million in the previous quarter [6] Guidance - For Q3 fiscal 2026, GitLab expects revenues between $238 million and $239 million, indicating approximately 23% year-over-year growth [8] - The company anticipates non-GAAP operating income of $31-$32 million and earnings per share between 19 cents and 20 cents [8] - For the full fiscal year 2026, GitLab projects revenues between $936 million and $942 million, reflecting a growth of approximately 24% year over year [8][9] Market Sentiment - There has been a positive trend in estimates revisions, with the consensus estimate shifting by 25.19% in the past month [10] - GitLab currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [12] Industry Comparison - GitLab operates within the Zacks Internet - Software industry, where another player, BILL Holdings, reported a revenue increase of 11.5% year over year [13] - BILL Holdings has a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) and a VGM Score of D, contrasting with GitLab's stronger growth score of A [11][14]

Core Insights - Macy's shares have increased by approximately 5.5% since the last earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500 [1][2] Financial Performance - Macy's reported Q2 fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings of $0.41 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19, but down 22.6% from $0.53 in the previous year [3] - Net sales reached $4,812 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4,718 million, although this represents a 2.5% decline from the same quarter last year [4] - Comparable sales increased by 0.8% on an owned basis and 1.9% on an owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace basis year-over-year [4] - Net credit card revenues were $153 million, up 22.4% year-over-year, accounting for 3.2% of sales, an increase of 70 basis points from the previous year [5] Brand Performance - Macy's brand comps rose 0.4% year-over-year on an owned basis, while Bloomingdale's saw a 3.6% increase on an owned basis, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of growth [6] - Bluemercury brand comps increased by 1.2% on an owned basis, achieving its 18th consecutive quarter of growth [6] Margins and Expenses - The gross margin for Q2 was 39.7%, down 80 basis points from the previous year due to markdowns and prior tariff impacts [7] - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses totaled $1.94 billion, a decrease of 1.5% year-over-year, but SG&A as a percentage of total revenues increased to 38.9% [8] EBITDA and Cash Flow - Adjusted EBITDA was reported at $393 million, down 10.3% from $438 million in the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.9% [9] - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $829 million and long-term debt of $2.43 billion [10] Guidance and Outlook - Macy's updated its FY25 guidance, projecting net sales between $21.15 billion and $21.45 billion, an increase from the previous range of $21 billion to $21.4 billion [11] - Comparable owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace sales are expected to decline by 1.5% to 0.5% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share projected between $1.70 and $2.05 [12] Market Sentiment - Since the earnings release, there has been a 26.89% upward shift in consensus estimates, indicating positive market sentiment [13] - Macy's holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), suggesting expectations for above-average returns in the coming months [15] Industry Context - Macy's operates within the Zacks Retail - Regional Department Stores industry, where competitor Kohl's reported a revenue decline of 5% in its last quarter [16]

Core Viewpoint - Box's recent earnings report shows a mixed performance with a decline in earnings year over year, but revenues have increased, indicating potential growth opportunities despite recent stock underperformance [1][2]. Financial Performance - Box reported Q2 fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 33 cents per share, a 25% decline year over year, but exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.45% [2]. - Total revenues reached $294 million, surpassing the consensus mark by 1.21%, with a 9% year-over-year increase on a reported basis and 7% on a constant-currency basis [2]. - Billings for the quarter were $265 million, reflecting a 3.3% year-over-year increase on a reported basis and 6% on a constant-currency basis [3]. - The company's net retention rate improved to 103%, up 100 basis points year over year [3]. Remaining Performance Obligations - Box's remaining performance obligations (RPO) totaled $1.5 billion, marking a 16% year-over-year increase on both reported and constant-currency bases [4]. - Short-term RPO was $812 million (up 12% year over year), while long-term RPO was $664 million (up 21% year over year) [4]. Operating Metrics - The non-GAAP gross margin for Q2 was 81%, contracting by 20 basis points year over year but expanding by 100 basis points sequentially [5]. - The non-GAAP operating margin was 28.6%, which expanded by 20 basis points year over year and 400 basis points sequentially [5]. Cash Flow and Share Repurchase - As of July 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $758 million, an increase from $689.7 million as of April 30, 2025 [6]. - Box generated $46 million in cash from operations in Q2, down from $127.1 million in the previous quarter, and recorded a non-GAAP free cash flow of $35.7 million [6]. - The company repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares for $40 million, with about $112 million remaining under its current buyback capacity [7]. Guidance - For Q3 fiscal 2026, Box expects revenues between $298 million and $299 million, indicating an 8% year-over-year increase [8]. - For fiscal 2026, Box anticipates revenues between $1.16 billion and $1.175 billion, also reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase [9]. Market Position and Estimates - Since the earnings release, there has been a downward trend in estimates, with the consensus estimate shifting by 197.06% [10]. - Box has a subpar Growth Score of D, but a strong Momentum Score of A, resulting in an aggregate VGM Score of D [11]. - The stock holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [12]. Industry Comparison - Box operates within the Zacks Internet - Software industry, where competitor Zoom Communications has seen a 2.5% gain over the past month, reporting revenues of $1.22 billion with a year-over-year change of +4.7% [13]. - Zoom's expected earnings for the current quarter indicate a +2.9% change from the year-ago quarter, with a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [14].

Company Overview - Kodiak Sciences Inc. reported a loss of $1.03 per share in Q2 2025, which was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.01, and compared to a loss of $0.86 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - The company currently has no approved products and has not generated any revenues [2] Financial Performance - Research and development expenses for the reported quarter were $42.8 million, reflecting a 32% increase year-over-year due to heightened clinical activities [3] - General and administrative expenses decreased to $12.8 million, down 18% year-over-year, primarily due to lower non-cash stock-based compensation expenses [3] - As of June 30, 2025, Kodiak had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $104.2 million, down from $138.9 million as of March 31, 2025, which the company believes is sufficient to support operations into 2026 [4] Market Sentiment - There has been a downward trend in estimates for Kodiak Sciences, with the consensus estimate shifting down by 14.44% over the past month [5] - The stock has a Growth Score of B but is rated F for Momentum and D for Value, resulting in an aggregate VGM Score of F [6] Industry Comparison - Kodiak Sciences is part of the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, where Exact Sciences (EXAS) has seen a 24.5% gain over the past month, reporting revenues of $811.09 million for the last quarter, a 16% year-over-year increase [8] - Exact Sciences is expected to post earnings of $0.10 per share for the current quarter, indicating a 147.6% change from the year-ago quarter, with a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [9]

Core Insights - Brinker International reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with both earnings and revenues surpassing estimates and showing year-over-year growth [3][6] - Chili's performance was a significant driver, with same-store sales increasing by 24%, outperforming the casual dining sector [4][9] - Maggiano's faced challenges with a leadership change and declining sales, indicating potential areas for improvement [5][10] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 were $2.49, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.43, compared to $1.61 in the prior year [6] - Total revenues reached $1,461.9 million, beating the consensus mark of $1,411 million, and reflecting a 21% increase year-over-year [6] - Chili's segment revenues rose 24% year-over-year to $1,339.6 million, driven by increased foot traffic and effective marketing strategies [7] Segment Analysis - Chili's same-store sales increased by 23.7%, with company-owned traffic gaining 16.3% year-over-year [9] - Maggiano's revenues decreased by 1.2% year-over-year to $122.3 million, primarily due to poor comparable restaurant sales [10] - Maggiano's company restaurant expenses as a percentage of sales rose to 86.7%, impacted by an unfavorable menu item mix [12] Operating Results - Total operating costs and expenses for the quarter were $1.32 billion, up from $1.14 billion in the previous year [13] - Adjusted restaurant operating margin improved to 17.8% from 15.2% year-over-year [13] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $212.4 million, compared to $141.8 million in the prior year [13] Balance Sheet - As of June 25, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $64.6 million, up from $15.1 million a year earlier [14] - Long-term debt decreased to $426 million from $786.3 million year-over-year [14] Future Outlook - For fiscal 2026, management anticipates total revenues between $5.60 billion and $5.70 billion, with adjusted diluted EPS projected in the range of $9.90 to $10.50 [15] - Recent estimates have trended upward, with a consensus estimate shift of 10.83% [16] - Brinker International holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [18]