Company Performance - Kraft Heinz (KHC) closed at $23.43, with a +1.83% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.01% [1] - Over the last month, Kraft Heinz shares have decreased by 5.5%, underperforming the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 2.96% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.86% [2] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.61, reflecting a 27.38% decline compared to the same quarter last year [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $6.39 billion, down 2.8% from the previous year [3] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $2.53 per share, indicating a -17.32% change, while revenue is expected to remain flat at $24.98 billion [4] Analyst Sentiment - Recent estimate revisions are crucial for investors, as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive changes indicating analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Kraft Heinz at 4 (Sell), with a recent downward shift of 0.5% in the EPS estimate [6] Valuation Metrics - Kraft Heinz is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.2, which is lower than the industry average of 12.6 [7] - The Food - Miscellaneous industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 193, placing it in the bottom 22% of over 250 industries [7] Industry Insights - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of individual industry groups, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Company Performance - Boston Scientific (BSX) closed at $97.79, with a gain of +2.42%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.62% on the same day [1] - Prior to this trading session, BSX shares had increased by 1.75%, contrasting with the Medical sector's decline of 1.22% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.59% [1] Earnings Projections - The company is expected to release its earnings on February 4, 2026, with projected EPS of $0.78, reflecting an 11.43% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue for the upcoming quarter is anticipated to be $5.27 billion, indicating a 15.44% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $3.04 per share, representing a +21.12% change from the previous year, while revenue is estimated at $20.06 billion, showing no change [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions for Boston Scientific suggest positive short-term business trends, which are typically seen as favorable for the business outlook [3] Stock Valuation - Boston Scientific is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.65, which is higher than the industry average of 19.35 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.69, compared to the Medical - Products industry's average PEG ratio of 1.71 [6] Industry Ranking - The Medical - Products industry, part of the Medical sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 162, placing it in the bottom 34% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Viewpoint - Akamai Technologies is set to report earnings, with expectations of growth in both EPS and revenue compared to the previous year [2][3]. Company Performance - Akamai Technologies closed at $85.10, down 2.46% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.19% [1]. - The stock has increased by 0.75% over the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.02% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.54% [1]. Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $1.75, reflecting a growth of 5.42% year-over-year [2]. - Revenue is projected to be $1.08 billion, indicating a 5.59% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2]. - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $7.03 per share, representing an 8.49% increase, while revenue is projected to remain flat at $4.19 billion [3]. Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for Akamai Technologies are crucial as they reflect short-term business trends [4]. - Upward revisions in estimates indicate analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations and profit generation capabilities [4]. Valuation Metrics - Akamai Technologies has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.01, which is lower than the industry average of 17.15, suggesting the stock is trading at a discount [7]. - The company currently has a PEG ratio of 2.02, compared to the industry average of 1.63, indicating a higher expected earnings growth rate relative to its peers [8]. Industry Context - The Internet - Services industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 71, placing it in the top 29% of over 250 industries [9]. - The Zacks Industry Rank is based on the average Zacks Rank of individual stocks, with top-rated industries outperforming lower-rated ones by a factor of 2 to 1 [9].

Core Insights - Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) closed at $48.22, reflecting a -1.4% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.32% [1] - Over the past month, UPST shares have appreciated by 17.08%, significantly outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 5.94% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.7% [1] Earnings Performance - Upstart Holdings is expected to report an EPS of $0.47, representing an 80.77% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $288.47 million, indicating a 31.74% rise from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full-Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.68 per share and revenue of $1.04 billion for the full year, reflecting year-over-year changes of +940% and +62.77%, respectively [3] Analyst Estimates - Changes in analyst estimates for Upstart Holdings are crucial as they often reflect shifts in short-term business dynamics, with positive adjustments indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4] Zacks Rank - Upstart Holdings currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the past month [6] - The Zacks Rank system has shown that 1 ranked stocks yield an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Valuation Metrics - Upstart Holdings has a Forward P/E ratio of 29.2, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 12.31 [7] - The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, part of the Finance sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 100, placing it in the top 41% of over 250 industries [7]

Core Viewpoint - Camtek's stock performance has been relatively weak compared to major indices, but it has shown resilience over the past month with a positive trend in share price [1][2]. Financial Performance - Upcoming financial results are expected to show an EPS of $0.83, reflecting a 7.79% increase year-over-year, with projected revenue of $127.21 million, up 8.46% from the same quarter last year [3]. - For the full year, earnings are projected at $3.21 per share and revenue at $495.14 million, indicating increases of 13.43% and 15.36% respectively compared to the previous year [4]. Analyst Sentiment - Recent upward revisions in analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook for Camtek's business operations and profitability [5]. - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Camtek as 3 (Hold), with a slight increase of 0.14% in the consensus EPS projection over the past 30 days [7]. Valuation Metrics - Camtek is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 32.15, which is lower than the industry average of 42.39, indicating a potential discount [8]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.06, compared to the industry average of 1.97, suggesting that while the stock may be undervalued based on P/E, it is slightly higher when considering growth expectations [9]. Industry Context - The Electronics - Measuring Instruments industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, placing it in the top 41% of over 250 industries, indicating strong performance potential [10].

Core Viewpoint - The Zacks Transportation - Airline industry has faced significant challenges due to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 43 days, leading to flight cancellations and operational disruptions. Despite these challenges, certain companies are expected to show resilience through growth strategies and operational efficiency [1][2]. Industry Overview - The Zacks Airline industry involves transporting passengers and cargo globally, with operators maintaining a fleet of mainline jets and regional planes. The industry includes both legacy carriers and low-cost airlines, and its performance is closely tied to the overall economy. Following the pandemic, air travel demand has improved, and there is a focus on boosting cargo revenues [3]. Factors Affecting Industry Performance - The recent government shutdown caused significant operational strain, with Delta Air Lines estimating a reduction in pre-tax profitability of nearly $200 million, or about 25 cents per share, for the December quarter due to the shutdown [4]. - Despite the shutdown, passenger volumes peaked during the Thanksgiving holiday, with a record 3.13 million passengers screened on a single day, indicating a positive trend for holiday travel [5]. - Labor costs have increased, with Delta reporting a 7% year-over-year rise in salaries and related costs in the first nine months of 2025, which is limiting bottom-line growth due to labor shortages and increased bargaining power of labor groups [6]. Industry Ranking and Earnings Outlook - The Zacks Airline industry currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, placing it in the bottom 38% of 243 Zacks industries, indicating a negative earnings outlook for the group [7][9]. - Earnings estimates for the industry have declined, with a 21.6% decrease for 2025 and an 8.3% decrease for 2026 over the past year, reflecting analysts' pessimism about earnings growth potential [10]. Market Performance - Over the past year, the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry has gained 8.2%, underperforming the S&P 500's rise of 14.6%, while the broader sector has declined by 6.8% [11]. Valuation Metrics - The industry has a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.54X, significantly lower than the S&P 500's 5.3X and the sector's 1.31X. Historically, the industry has traded between 0.31X and 1.09X over the past five years [14]. Notable Companies to Watch - LATAM Airlines is benefiting from a lean cost structure and strategic partnerships, with an impressive earnings surprise history, averaging a 29.8% surprise over the last four quarters [16][17]. - SkyWest operates as a regional airline and has seen a 3.6% stock gain over the past six months, with a 7.2% upward revision in earnings estimates for 2026 [20][21]. - Delta has consistently surpassed earnings estimates, with an average beat of 8.9% over the last four quarters, and has gained 30% in stock value over the past six months [23][26].

Core Viewpoint - KB Home's stock performance is under scrutiny as it faces a significant year-over-year earnings decline in the upcoming earnings report, with analysts projecting earnings of $1.53 per share, a drop of 25% [2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - KB Home closed at $64.78, reflecting a +1.58% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.69% [1]. - Over the past month, KB Home's stock has decreased by 0.08%, which is better than the Construction sector's loss of 3.09% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.31% [1]. Group 2: Earnings Estimates - Analysts expect KB Home to report earnings of $1.53 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 25% [2]. - The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.39 per share and revenue of $6.19 billion, representing year-over-year changes of -24.38% and -10.68%, respectively [2]. Group 3: Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for KB Home are crucial as they reflect short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions indicating optimism about profitability [3]. - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks KB Home at 4 (Sell) [5]. Group 4: Valuation Metrics - KB Home has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.98, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 12.26, indicating a valuation discount [6]. - The company has a PEG ratio of 5.25, significantly higher than the industry average PEG ratio of 1.84, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth [7]. Group 5: Industry Context - The Building Products - Home Builders industry, to which KB Home belongs, ranks in the bottom 13% of all industries, with a Zacks Industry Rank of 215 [8].

Core Insights - Gartner reported quarterly earnings of $2.76 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.41 per share, and showing an increase from $2.50 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +14.52% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $1.52 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.35% and up from $1.48 billion year-over-year [2] - Gartner's stock has underperformed, losing approximately 49.2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 16.5% [3] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of Gartner's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the revisions of earnings estimates [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.26, with expected revenues of $1.75 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $12.19 on revenues of $6.49 billion [7] Industry Context - The Consulting Services industry, to which Gartner belongs, is currently ranked in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked using tools like the Zacks Rank [5][6]

Company Performance - AutoZone's stock price decreased by 1.53% to $3,968.57, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.07% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, AutoZone shares have declined by 2.66%, which is better than the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.23% but worse than the S&P 500's gain of 1.08% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $32.27, reflecting a decrease of 0.77% from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $4.62 billion, indicating a growth of 7.98% compared to the prior year [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $153.38 per share and revenue of $20.36 billion, representing increases of 5.87% and 7.5% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for AutoZone suggest a positive outlook, as these revisions often reflect short-term business trends [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates AutoZone as 4 (Sell), with the consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 9.03% in the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - AutoZone's Forward P/E ratio stands at 26.28, which is higher than the industry average of 18.52 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.9, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.37 [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is ranked 184 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 26% of over 250 industries [8]

Company Performance - Teekay Tankers (TNK) closed at $53.86, reflecting a +2.75% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.53% [1] - Over the last month, the company's shares have decreased by 4.2%, underperforming the Transportation sector's gain of 0.37% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.71% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $1.06, indicating a 42.08% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $5.1 per share, representing a -50.53% change from the prior year, while revenue is expected to remain unchanged at $0 million [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Teekay Tankers are important, as positive revisions can indicate a favorable business outlook [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, provides an actionable rating system for investors [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Teekay Tankers currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with a consensus EPS projection that has decreased by 9.01% in the past 30 days [5] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 10.28, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 11.22 [6] Industry Context - The Transportation - Shipping industry, to which Teekay Tankers belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 94, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 industries [6] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]