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Can Tractor Supply Sustain Growth Amid Rural Market Headwinds?
ZACKS· 2025-07-15 16:51
Key Takeaways TSCO's 1Q25 comps fell 0.9% due to weak seasonal demand and cautious consumer spending. Investments in loyalty, supply chain and remodels aim to drive engagement and ticket growth. E-commerce strength and a growing private-label mix support TSCO amid rural market softness.Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) faces a critical juncture as it balances long-term growth ambitions with mounting rural market pressures. In recent quarters, softer discretionary spending, weaker agricultural demand and weath ...
NFLX vs. WBD: Which Entertainment Stock Has an Edge Right Now?
ZACKS· 2025-07-15 16:46
Key Takeaways Netflix demonstrates superior investment potential over WBD with consistent growth and profitability. NFLX delivered 13% revenue growth and 27% operating income surge, targeting $1 trillion market cap. WBD faces debt burden of $38 billion and restructuring challenges despite Max subscriber growth.The streaming landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with Netflix (NFLX) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) representing two distinct approaches to entertainment distribution. Netflix has established ...
Copa Holdings' June 2025 Traffic Improves Year Over Year
ZACKS· 2025-07-15 16:25
Key Takeaways CPA's revenue passenger miles climbed 6.3% in June 2025, driven by high passenger volumes. Capacity rose 5.3%, with the load factor improving to 87.5% from 86.6% in June 2024. CPA shares are up 16.6% YTD, outperforming the Zacks Airline industry's 57.6% decline.Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) has reported robust traffic numbers for June 2025 on the back of upbeat air travel demand. Driven by high passenger volumes, revenue passenger miles (RPM: a measure of traffic) improved on a year-over-year ba ...
VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS JOINS QUAD'S IN-STORE CONNECT NETWORK
Prnewswire· 2025-07-15 16:00
Partnership Brings Digital Media to the Aisles of One of California's Fastest-Growing GrocersSUSSEX, Wis., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quad/Graphics Inc. (NYSE: Quad), a marketing experience company that solves complex marketing challenges for its clients, is expanding its In-Store Connect retail media network into Vallarta Supermarkets, one of California's top Latino-owned grocery chains.The partnership brings strategically located digital signage into an initial 15 Vallarta stores starting this summer, ...
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell
Globenewswire· 2025-07-15 15:37
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) (the “Company”) today rang the Nasdaq Stock Market opening bell to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Company’s listing on the exchange, the planned Grand Opening of its 600th store, and expansion into its 34th state. President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric van der Valk, and other members of the Executive Leadership Team were joined on the podium to commemorate the occasion at the Nasdaq MarketSite ...
Sprouts Farmers Chases Growth in Booming Health & Wellness Market
ZACKS· 2025-07-15 15:36
Core Insights - Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) is strategically positioning itself to capture a larger share of the $290 billion health and wellness market, which is part of the overall $1.6 trillion food-at-home expenditure [1] - The company emphasizes a differentiated product assortment, with over 70% of its offerings being attribute-driven, including organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO options [2][8] - Innovation plays a crucial role for SFM, with the introduction of over 7,100 new items in 2024, targeting health-conscious consumers [3][8] - SFM aims to enhance customer engagement through initiatives like a new loyalty program tailored for health-focused shoppers, indicating significant growth potential in the health and wellness sector [4] Industry Context - United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is a major player in the natural food sector, distributing a wide range of organic and natural products across North America [5] - Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) is leveraging the health and wellness trend by providing plant-based protein options that cater to consumers seeking healthier and sustainable food choices [6] Financial Performance - SFM's stock has increased by 29.5% year-to-date, outperforming the industry growth of 18% [7][8] - The projected earnings per share (EPS) growth for SFM is 35.5% for the current year, with a year-over-year sales growth estimate of 13.6% [10][14] - SFM's forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio is 1.74, significantly higher than the industry average of 0.26 [9] Consensus Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SFM's current financial-year sales is $8.77 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 13.6% [10][13] - The consensus estimate for EPS for the current year is $5.08, indicating a year-over-year growth of 35.5% [14]
Costco's June Sales Climb on Robust 11.5% E-Commerce Growth
ZACKS· 2025-07-15 15:30
Key Takeaways COST's total comparable sales rose 5.8% in June, with U.S. comps up 4.7% and other international up 10.9%. E-commerce comps surged 11.5%, maintaining strong momentum following double-digit growth in prior months. Net sales climbed 8% to $26.44 billion, supported by membership strength and competitive pricing strategies.Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) sustained its steady comparable sales growth in June, reflecting its ongoing strength with value-conscious consumers. The company’s competi ...
“中报季”拉开序幕!33家公司净利润预增超10倍
Guang Zhou Ri Bao· 2025-07-15 15:22
从行业角度看,券商、创新药、人工智能、有色金属、食品饮料等行业上市公司业绩表现亮眼,近期部 分业绩超预期的公司股价连续涨停或大涨。例如,南方精工7月14日公布中报预告净利润预增286倍至 357倍,15日早盘高开,当日收涨2.85%。 后市展望:中报窗口期有望助市场上行 7月15日,A股首份2025年半年业绩报告出炉,"中报季"正式拉开序幕。广州日报全媒体记者通过Wind 数据梳理,截至发稿时,共有1495家公司公布了2025年上半年业绩预告,净利润预增10倍的企业有33 家。 从当日市场反应来看,中报业绩高增长股受追捧。券商机构分析称,半年报披露窗口期成为A股的上行 动力,为指数后续突破上行、触发关键正反馈效应创造了有利条件。机构看好有色、AI硬件、创新 药、游戏和军工的轮动可能性。 | 部分上半年业绩预告净利润增长超10倍上市公司 | | | --- | --- | | 公司名称 预告归母净利润 | 同比 | | 华银电力 约1.8亿元~2.2亿元 | 增长 3600.7%~4423.07% | | 北方稀土 约9亿元~9.6亿元 | 增长 1882.54%~2014.71% | | 华西证券 约4.45 ...
Uber's latest robotaxi partner is China's Baidu
TechCrunch· 2025-07-15 15:02
Uber has struck another deal with a robotaxi provider, and this time it’s with Chinese tech giant Baidu.The two companies announced Tuesday that they have agreed to a “multi-year strategic partnership to deploy thousands of Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the Uber platform” in multiple markets outside the U.S. and mainland China. Those deployments will start in Asia and the Middle East later this year, the companies said. Uber has been on a tear of AV partnerships lately as it looks to prote ...
Trade Tensions Hurting ZIM's Outlook: What's the Road Ahead?
ZACKS· 2025-07-15 15:01
Key Takeaways ZIM's 2025 EBITDA is projected in the $1.6-$2.2B band, sharply down from $3.7B in 2024. Tariff tensions and USTR port fees pose operational and financial hurdles for ZIM. ZIM's shares are down 26.7% YTD, underperforming the broader Transportation-Shipping industry's 0.2% growth.ZIM Integrated Shipping (ZIM) , which had a stupendous 2024 courtesy of the Red Sea Shipping crisis-induced elevated freight rates, has been suffering this year mainly due to the tariff tensions.The ongoing trade tens ...