Group 1: Company Performance - Trip.com closed at $60.54, down 1.5% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.07% [1] - The company is expected to report EPS of $0.99, a decrease of 1% year-over-year, with revenue projected at $2.03 billion, an increase of 15.73% from the prior-year quarter [2] - For the full year, earnings are expected to be $3.6 per share and revenue at $8.48 billion, reflecting changes of +0.28% and +14.41% respectively from last year [3] Group 2: Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Trip.com indicate evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses estimate changes, currently ranks Trip.com at 3 (Hold), with a Forward P/E ratio of 17.07, indicating a discount compared to the industry average of 21.79 [6] - Trip.com has a PEG ratio of 2.54, higher than the Leisure and Recreation Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.91 [7] Group 3: Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [8]

Industry Overview - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry is experiencing growth due to optimized business processes, consistent partnerships, and digital initiatives [1] - Strong demand for concerts, easing trade tensions, and robust bookings for cruise operators are supporting the industry [1][2] Cruise Industry - The cruise industry is benefiting from strong demand and increasing booking volumes, with solid pricing and onboard spending contributing positively [3] - Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) is raising its full-year 2025 guidance due to sustained demand strength and operational efficiency [5][6] - CCL has an expected revenue growth rate of 5.4% and earnings growth rate of 38% for the current year [6] Theme Park Industry - The theme park industry is also seeing robust demand, with operators benefiting from improved visitation [3] Company Highlights - **Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)**: Zacks Rank 2, benefiting from increased booking volumes and onboard revenues, with a P/E ratio of 15.1X compared to the industry average of 21.7X [5][7] - **Manchester United plc (MANU)**: Zacks Rank 1, expected revenue growth of 9.6% and earnings growth of 56.6% for the current year, with a potential upside of 50.1% from current brokerage targets [10][12][13] - **The Marcus Corporation (MCS)**: Zacks Rank 2, engaged in lodging and entertainment, with expected revenue growth of 5.2% and earnings growth of over 100% for the current year [14][15] - **Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS)**: Zacks Rank 2, expected revenue growth of 6.5% and earnings growth of over 100% for the current year, with a potential price target increase of 24.8% [18][20] - **Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc. (PRSU)**: Zacks Rank 1, expected revenue growth of 6.2% and earnings growth of 11% for the next year, with a potential price target increase of 44.4% [22][23][24]

Group 1 - Xponential Fitness (XPOF) shares increased by 35.4% to close at $10.1, following a period of 22% loss over the past four weeks, indicating a significant recovery in investor sentiment [1][2] - The rise in shares is attributed to the conclusion of an SEC probe that began in December 2023, which raised concerns over potential securities fraud and accounting issues, but ended with no enforcement action [2] - The company is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 600%, with revenues projected at $77.16 million, up 0.8% from the previous year [3] Group 2 - The consensus EPS estimate for Xponential Fitness has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, suggesting that the stock's price movement may not sustain without trends in earnings estimate revisions [4] - Xponential Fitness holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), while another company in the same industry, OneSpaWorld (OSW), has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and has shown a 1.5% increase in its last trading session [5][6] - OneSpaWorld's consensus EPS estimate has increased by 2.6% over the past month to $0.24, representing a year-over-year change of 20% [6]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent price trends, aiming to buy high and sell higher, with the expectation that established trends will continue [1] Company Overview: OneSpaWorld (OSW) - OneSpaWorld currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B and a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [2][3] - The stock has shown strong performance, with a 4.98% increase over the past week, compared to a 2.69% increase in the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry [5] - Over the last month, OSW shares have risen by 8.19%, outperforming the industry's 4.39% [5] - In the last three months, OSW shares have increased by 38.27%, and by 33.63% over the past year, while the S&P 500 has only moved 10.42% and 14.64%, respectively [6] Trading Volume - OSW's average 20-day trading volume is 571,121 shares, which serves as a price-to-volume baseline for assessing stock momentum [7] Earnings Outlook - Over the past two months, two earnings estimates for OSW have been revised upwards, with no downward revisions, leading to an increase in the consensus estimate from $0.97 to $0.99 [9] - For the next fiscal year, two estimates have also moved upwards without any downward revisions [9] Conclusion - Given the positive momentum indicators and earnings outlook, OSW is positioned as a promising investment opportunity with a Momentum Score of B [11]

Group 1 - Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) is part of the Consumer Discretionary group, which consists of 256 companies and currently ranks 10 in the Zacks Sector Rank [2] - LINC has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook, with the consensus estimate for its full-year earnings increasing by 5.9% over the past quarter [3] - Year-to-date, LINC has achieved a return of approximately 45.7%, significantly outperforming the average gain of 11.7% for the Consumer Discretionary sector [4] Group 2 - LINC belongs to the Schools industry, which includes 18 stocks and is currently ranked 11 in the Zacks Industry Rank, with an average gain of 9.2% this year [5] - In comparison, another stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Carnival (CCL), has a year-to-date return of 12.8% and is part of the Leisure and Recreation Services industry, which is ranked 79 and has gained 4.4% year to date [4][6]

Company Performance - In the latest trading session, Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) was down 1.62% at $132.34, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.52% [1] - Over the previous month, shares of Airbnb gained 4.28%, trailing the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 5.55% and slightly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 4.27% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $0.92, reflecting a 6.98% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects net sales of $3.02 billion, up 9.98% from the year-ago period [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $4.18 per share and revenue at $12.02 billion, indicating changes of +1.7% and +8.29% respectively from the preceding year [2] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates indicate a positive outlook for Airbnb's business operations and profit generation [3] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates these estimate changes, provides actionable ratings for investors [4] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Airbnb currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate moving 0.02% higher over the last 30 days [5] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 32.21, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 20.36 [6] - The PEG ratio for Airbnb is 2.52, compared to the Leisure and Recreation Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.84 [6] Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 58, placing it in the top 24% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Company Performance - Royal Caribbean's stock closed at $313.14, reflecting a +1.17% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.52% [1] - Over the past month, Royal Caribbean shares have increased by 20.45%, significantly surpassing the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 5.55% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.27% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings per share (EPS) for Royal Caribbean is projected at $4.04, indicating a 25.86% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $4.54 billion, representing a 10.44% growth year-over-year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $15.42 per share and revenue at $18.03 billion, showing increases of +30.68% and +9.36% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest positive near-term business trends, which may indicate a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Royal Caribbean is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.08, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 20.36 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.92, compared to the Leisure and Recreation Services industry's average PEG ratio of 1.84 [6] Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 58, placing it in the top 24% of over 250 industries [7] - Historically, the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent price trends, aiming to buy high and sell higher, with the expectation that established trends will continue [1] Company Overview: Manchester United (MANU) - Manchester United currently holds a Momentum Style Score of B, indicating potential for solid momentum investing [2] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), suggesting strong performance expectations [3] Price Performance - Over the past week, MANU shares increased by 0.7%, while the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry rose by 2.13% [5] - In a longer timeframe, MANU's monthly price change is 36.55%, significantly outperforming the industry's 2.82% [5] - Over the past quarter, MANU shares have increased by 46.87%, and by 19.35% over the last year, compared to the S&P 500's gains of 6.01% and 13.18%, respectively [6] Trading Volume - The average 20-day trading volume for MANU is 383,856 shares, which serves as a bullish indicator when combined with rising stock prices [7] Earnings Outlook - Recent earnings estimate revisions for MANU show one upward revision and no downward revisions, improving the consensus estimate from -$0.74 to -$0.38 over the past 60 days [9] - For the next fiscal year, there has been one upward estimate revision with no downward changes [9] Conclusion - Considering the positive price trends, trading volume, and earnings outlook, MANU is positioned as a 1 (Strong Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B, making it a compelling option for near-term investment [11]

Group 1 - Amer Sports, Inc. (AS) has returned 34.8% year-to-date, outperforming the average gain of 8.2% in the Consumer Discretionary sector [4] - The Zacks Rank for Amer Sports, Inc. is 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook with a 10.9% increase in the consensus estimate for full-year earnings over the past 90 days [3] - Amer Sports, Inc. is part of the Leisure and Recreation Products industry, which has gained an average of 15.2% this year, showing better performance compared to its industry peers [5] Group 2 - Manchester United (MANU) has also outperformed the Consumer Discretionary sector with a year-to-date return of 10.9% [4] - The consensus EPS estimate for Manchester United has increased by 48.6% over the past three months, and it holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [5] - The Leisure and Recreation Services industry, to which Manchester United belongs, is ranked 65 and has seen a modest gain of 0.2% this year [6]

Carnival (CCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +45.83%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this cruise operator would post earnings of $0.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.13, delivering a surprise of +550%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...