Company Performance - AZZ's stock closed at $112.88, reflecting a -3.15% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.03% [1] - Over the past month, AZZ's shares increased by 6.25%, outperforming the Industrial Products sector's gain of 2% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.46% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming earnings disclosure for AZZ is projected to show earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56, indicating a 13.87% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $430.77 million, up 5.32% from the prior-year quarter [2] - Full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.01 per share and revenue of $1.68 billion, representing year-over-year changes of +15.58% and +6.19%, respectively [3] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for AZZ reflect positive sentiment regarding the company's business operations and profit generation capabilities [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks AZZ at 2 (Buy), indicating favorable expectations for stock performance [6] - AZZ's Forward P/E ratio is 19.4, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 23.92 [6] Industry Context - AZZ operates within the Manufacturing - Electronics industry, which is part of the Industrial Products sector, currently holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 74, placing it in the top 30% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Essex Property Trust (ESS) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $4.03 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.99 per share, and up from $3.94 per share a year ago, representing an FFO surprise of +1.00% [1] - The company posted revenues of $469.83 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.14%, compared to year-ago revenues of $442.36 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Essex Property Trust has consistently surpassed consensus FFO estimates [2] Future Outlook - The sustainability of the stock's price movement will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future FFO expectations [3] - The current consensus FFO estimate for the coming quarter is $3.98 on revenues of $474.24 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $15.94 on revenues of $1.88 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Essex Property Trust was favorable ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) for the stock, indicating expected outperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The REIT and Equity Trust - Residential industry is currently in the top 33% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a positive outlook for stocks within this sector [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Group 1 - Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) stock closed at $74.11, down 1.09% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.02% [1] - Over the past month, TD shares increased by 3.22%, lagging behind the Finance sector's gain of 4.24% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.93% [1] Group 2 - The upcoming earnings report for Toronto-Dominion Bank is scheduled for August 28, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $1.41, reflecting a 6% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.71 per share and revenue of $43.92 billion, indicating changes of -0.52% and +4.65% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Group 3 - Changes in analyst estimates for Toronto-Dominion Bank are important as they reflect short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in performance and profit potential [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks Toronto-Dominion Bank as 2 (Buy), with a 0.32% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5][6] Group 4 - Toronto-Dominion Bank is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.11, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 10.15 [7] - The PEG ratio for TD is currently 1.69, while the Banks - Foreign industry has an average PEG ratio of 0.98 [7] Group 5 - The Banks - Foreign industry, part of the Finance sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 12, placing it in the top 5% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Dutch Bros (BROS) closed at $59.50, reflecting a +1.78% change from the previous trading session, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.4% [1] - Over the past month, shares have depreciated by 13.34%, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 4.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.61% [1] Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings release is scheduled for August 6, 2025, with projected EPS of $0.18, indicating a 5.26% drop compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $401.5 million, representing a 23.57% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $0.59 per share and revenue of $1.58 billion, marking changes of +20.41% and +23.41% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes to analyst estimates reflect short-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating positivity towards the company's operations and profit generation [4] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 2.52% downward over the past month, and Dutch Bros currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Dutch Bros is trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 98.61, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 20.91 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.82, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 2.6 [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Restaurants industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 163, placing it in the bottom 35% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Bank First Corporation (BFC) reported quarterly earnings of $1.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.80 per share, but showing an increase from $1.56 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -5.00% [1] - The company posted revenues of $41.62 million for the quarter ended June 2025, which was 4.32% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to $38.88 million in revenues from the previous year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Bank First Corporation has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times as well [2] Stock Performance - Bank First Corporation shares have increased approximately 26.9% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.1% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.86 on revenues of $44.6 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $7.25 on revenues of $175.1 million [7] Industry Outlook - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - Northeast, to which Bank First Corporation belongs, is currently in the top 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact the stock's performance [5]

Company Performance - ODP Corp. (ODP) stock increased by 1.87% to $18.25, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.54% [1] - Over the past month, ODP shares gained 8.12%, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 2.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.2% [1] Upcoming Earnings - ODP Corp. is expected to report an EPS of $0.33, reflecting a 41.07% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $1.57 billion, indicating an 8.39% decline compared to the year-ago quarter [2] Full Year Projections - Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $3.03 per share and revenue of $6.58 billion for the full year, representing changes of -8.18% and -5.83% from the previous year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates for ODP Corp. are crucial for investors, as positive revisions indicate optimism about the business [3] Valuation Metrics - ODP Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 5.92, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 13.54 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.42, compared to the Retail - Miscellaneous industry's average PEG ratio of 2.88 [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 183, placing it in the bottom 26% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups based on the average 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 - MINISO Group Holding Limited Unsponsored ADR (MNSO) closed at $17.74, reflecting a -1.93% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.33% [1] - Over the past month, MNSO shares have decreased by 1.47%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 0.67% and the S&P 500 increased by 4.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings disclosure is highly anticipated, with a consensus estimate forecasting revenue of $672.03 million, representing a 21.03% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Forecast - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.12 per share and revenue of $2.9 billion, indicating changes of -2.61% for earnings and +22.75% for revenue compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Revisions - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for MNSO are important as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the business outlook [4] Zacks Rank - The Zacks Rank system currently rates MNSO as 5 (Strong Sell), with no changes in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - MNSO is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.22, which is a discount compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 17.97 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.06, while the average PEG ratio for Retail - Apparel and Shoes stocks is 2.02, indicating a more favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [8] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 209, placing it in the bottom 16% of over 250 industries [8][9]

Company Performance - BlackRock (BLK) closed at $1,104.05, marking a +1.41% move from the prior day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.28% [1] - The stock has risen by 9.61% in the past month, leading the Finance sector's gain of 2.79% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.37% [1] Earnings Estimates - BlackRock is set to release its earnings on July 15, 2025, with projected EPS of $10.77, indicating a 3.96% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $5.38 billion, up 12.02% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $45.73 per share and revenue of $22.72 billion, reflecting changes of +4.86% and +11.33% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for BlackRock indicate changing near-term business trends, with positive revisions reflecting analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses these estimate changes, currently ranks BlackRock at 2 (Buy) [6] Valuation Metrics - BlackRock has a Forward P/E ratio of 23.81, compared to the industry average of 12.15, suggesting it is trading at a premium [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.25, while the average PEG ratio for the Financial - Investment Management industry is 1.42 [8] Industry Context - The Financial - Investment Management industry is part of the Finance sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 62, placing it in the top 26% of all industries [9]

Group 1 - CSLM Acquisition Corp. (SPWR) stock decreased by 5.42% to $1.92, underperforming the S&P 500 which fell by 0.07% [1] - Over the last month, SPWR shares increased by 5.18%, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.17% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94% [1] - The upcoming earnings release is highly anticipated by investors [1] Group 2 - Zacks Consensus Estimates project SPWR's earnings at $0.08 per share and revenue at $341 million, indicating year-over-year changes of 0% for earnings and +213.59% for revenue [2] - Recent changes to analyst estimates for CSLM Acquisition Corp. reflect evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analysts' confidence in performance [3] Group 3 - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), shows that 1 stocks have returned an average of +25% annually since 1988 [5] - Currently, CSLM Acquisition Corp. holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining stagnant over the past month [5] Group 4 - CSLM Acquisition Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 25.38, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 17.43 [6] - The Solar industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 36, placing it in the top 15% of over 250 industries [6]

Company Performance - Builders FirstSource (BLDR) closed at $127.24, reflecting a +1.91% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.07% loss [1] - Prior to the latest trading session, shares had gained 10.53%, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings disclosure is expected to report an EPS of $2.37, indicating a 32.29% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $4.26 billion, reflecting a 4.45% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $8.54 per share and revenue at $16.2 billion, showing changes of -26.12% and -1.21% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Builders FirstSource should be monitored, as they reflect short-term business trends [3] - Positive revisions in estimates indicate analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Builders FirstSource has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.63, which is lower than the industry average of 17.8 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 7.95, aligning with the average PEG ratio for the Building Products - Retail industry [6] Industry Ranking - The Building Products - Retail industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 7, placing it in the top 3% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the strength of industry groups based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks [7]