Core Insights - The Zacks Equity Research team has highlighted key stocks including Alphabet Inc., Tesla, and Sony Group Corp., along with micro-cap stocks Tredegar Corp. and CVD Equipment Corp. [1][2] Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) - Alphabet's shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Services industry over the past year, gaining 63.8% compared to the industry's 59% [4] - The company is experiencing accelerated growth in AI infrastructure, Google Cloud, and Search, with Google Cloud's backlog reaching $155 billion, up 46% sequentially [4] - New Google Cloud Platform customers increased by approximately 34% year-over-year, and 70% of these customers are utilizing Alphabet's AI products [5] - Revenues from products based on Alphabet's generative AI models grew over 200% year-over-year, indicating strong adoption [5] - Search growth is supported by AI features, while YouTube benefits from increased demand for shorts, although competition in cloud computing remains a concern [6] Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) - Tesla's shares have increased by 11.3% over the past year, underperforming the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry, which gained 13.9% [7] - The company achieved a new delivery record in Q3, largely due to buyers taking advantage of the expiring $7,500 EV tax credit, but Q4 deliveries are expected to decline due to the withdrawal of incentives and increased competition from Chinese EV manufacturers [7] - Automotive margins are under pressure, but the Energy Generation & Storage unit is performing well, and the Supercharger network is expanding [8] - Tesla's robotaxi service is operational in Austin and San Francisco, with driverless tests recently initiated, although significant results from AI and autonomous projects may take years [9] Sony Group Corp. (SONY) - Sony's shares have outperformed the Zacks Audio Video Production industry, rising 26.5% compared to 24.4% for the industry [10] - The company's performance is driven by strong results in Game & Network Services, Music, and Imaging & Sensing Solutions, despite challenges in Pictures and Entertainment, and Technology & Services [10] - Increased engagement in PlayStation and higher streaming in Recorded Music are contributing to growth, while Imaging & Sensing Solutions benefits from higher image sensor sales [11] - The acquisition of STATSports is expected to enhance sports analytics capabilities, although there are concerns about business volatility and a slowdown in the imaging market [12] Tredegar Corp. (TG) - Tredegar's shares have underperformed the Zacks Chemical - Plastic industry, declining 1.6% compared to the industry's 23.8% gain [13] - The company reported a strong Q3 2025 rebound, with Aluminum Extrusions EBITDA surging 172% year-over-year, driven by higher volumes and improved pricing [14] - Net income improved to $7.1 million from a loss of $3.4 million in Q3 2024, supported by stronger operating cash flow [14] - Despite facing challenges such as elevated corporate costs and high customer concentration, Tredegar maintained its market position through pricing flexibility and achieved 34% year-over-year volume growth in specialty products [15] CVD Equipment Corp. (CVV) - CVD Equipment's shares have gained 9.3% over the past six months, slightly underperforming the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry's gain of 10.5% [16] - The company is positioned for long-term growth in advanced materials for aerospace and EV batteries, supported by differentiated CVD/CVI platforms [16] - Key growth drivers include the adoption of ceramic matrix composites in aerospace and alignment with the shift to 200mm SiC wafers in power electronics [17] - Recent margin improvements and a restructuring plan targeting $2 million in annual cost savings are expected to enhance operating leverage, although risks include order volatility and customer concentration [18]

Company Performance - Paccar (PCAR) closed at $111.56, reflecting a -1.09% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 1.07% [1] - Over the past month, Paccar's shares have appreciated by 16.82%, significantly outperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 1.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.94% [1] Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings disclosure projects Paccar's earnings per share (EPS) at $1.05, indicating a 36.75% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $6.06 billion, reflecting a 17.64% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $5.01 per share and revenue of $26.05 billion, marking changes of -36.58% and -17.48% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Paccar indicate the dynamic nature of near-term business trends, with positive revisions suggesting confidence in business performance [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks Paccar at 3 (Hold) [6] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has decreased by 0.49% over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Paccar's Forward P/E ratio stands at 22.53, indicating a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 16.65 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 15.43, which is significantly higher than the average PEG ratio of 1.92 for the Automotive - Domestic industry [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Domestic industry, part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

The Auto-Tires-Trucks group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Has REV Group (REVG) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.REV Group is one of 99 individual stocks in the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #9 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of General Motors (GM) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 12.5% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $81.22 in the previous session. General Motors has gained 51.8% since the start of the year compared to the 12.7% gain for the Zacks Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and the 14.8% return for the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't miss ...

Blue Bird (BLBD) ended the recent trading session at $51.48, demonstrating a +1.12% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.21%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.35%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.26%. Shares of the school bus maker witnessed a loss of 1.36% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector with its gain of 2.04%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89%.The investment community will ...

Core Insights - REV Group reported quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.78 per share, and showing an increase from $0.51 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +6.41% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $664.4 million for the quarter ended October 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.67%, and up from $597.9 million year-over-year [2] - REV Group's stock has increased approximately 74.6% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 16.3% [3] Earnings Outlook - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for assessing future stock performance, including current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The trend of estimate revisions for REV Group was favorable prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) for the stock, indicating expected outperformance in the near future [6] Future Estimates - Current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.56 on revenues of $582.81 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $3.52 on revenues of $2.64 billion [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Domestic industry, to which REV Group belongs, is currently ranked in the top 25% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook for the sector [8]

The Auto-Tires-Trucks group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is Federal Signal (FSS) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Auto-Tires-Trucks peers, we might be able to answer that question.Federal Signal is one of 99 individual stocks in the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #8 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank c ...

Core Insights - Lucid Group's shares have declined approximately 21.2% since the last earnings report, underperforming the S&P 500 [1] - The upcoming earnings release may determine whether the negative trend continues or if a breakout occurs [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $336.6 million, reflecting a 68% year-over-year increase and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.38% [10] - Quarterly loss per share was $3.31, which is narrower than the $4.10 loss per share from the previous year but wider than the consensus estimate of $2.32 [10] - Deliveries reached 4,078 vehicles, a 47% increase year-over-year, marking the seventh consecutive quarterly record [10] - Production increased to 3,891 vehicles, up 116% year-over-year, with over 1,000 additional vehicles built for final assembly in Saudi Arabia [10] - GAAP gross margin was approximately -99%, an improvement from -106% in Q3 2024 [10] - Adjusted EBITDA loss was approximately $718 million, compared to a loss of $613 million in Q3 2024 [10] - Free cash flow was negative $955.5 million, wider than the $622.5 million loss in Q3 2024 [10] Costs and Margins - Revenue growth was supported by a favorable mix, but tariffs and input costs negatively impacted margins and Adjusted EBITDA, with tariffs reducing GAAP gross margin by about 13 points [3] - Research and development expenses were $325.3 million, slightly up from $324.3 million in the same quarter of the previous year [4] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose to $283 million from $233.5 million year-over-year [4] - Loss from operations totaled $942 million, wider than the $770.5 million loss in the previous year [4] Liquidity - Quarter-end liquidity stood at $4.2 billion, comprising approximately $3.0 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments, along with available credit facilities [6] - Following the quarter-end, Lucid and the Public Investment Fund increased the delayed-draw term loan facility to about $2.0 billion, extending the runway into the first half of 2027 [6] Guidance - For 2025, management anticipates year-end production of around 18,000 units, with capital expenditures projected between $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion [7] - Significant delivery growth is expected in Q4 2025, with the Gravity model expected to drive average selling prices and revenue [7] Market Position and Estimates - Since the earnings release, there has been an upward trend in estimates revision, with the consensus estimate shifting by 6.93% [8] - Lucid Group currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of below-average returns in the coming months [12] Industry Comparison - Rivian Automotive, a competitor in the same industry, reported revenues of $1.56 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 78.3% [13] - Rivian's EPS for the same period was -$0.70, an improvement from -$1.03 a year ago [13] - Rivian is expected to post a loss of $0.68 per share for the current quarter, reflecting a year-over-year change of -30.8% [14]

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Harley-Davidson (HOG) . Shares have lost about 3.9% 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 Harley-Davidson due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.Harl ...

Group 1 - General Motors (GM) is currently outperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector with a year-to-date gain of approximately 36.7%, compared to the sector's average gain of 7.4% [4] - GM holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong analyst sentiment and an improving earnings outlook, with a 9.3% increase in the consensus estimate for full-year earnings over the past 90 days [3][4] - The Automotive - Domestic industry, which includes GM, ranks 72 in the Zacks Industry Rank, with stocks in this group gaining about 9.4% year-to-date, further highlighting GM's strong performance relative to its peers [6] Group 2 - Another stock in the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector that has outperformed is Magna (MGA), which has increased by 16.9% year-to-date and holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [5] - Magna's consensus EPS estimate has risen by 4.9% over the past three months, indicating positive analyst sentiment [5] - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, to which Magna belongs, is currently ranked 81 and has seen a decline of 1.1% year-to-date, contrasting with GM's performance [6]