Company Performance - Vontier Corporation (VNT) has seen strong stock performance, with an increase of 11.8% over the past month and a year-to-date gain of 15.3% compared to the Zacks Business Services sector's decline of 0.6% and the Zacks Technology Services industry's return of 19.8% [1][2] Earnings and Valuation - The company has a solid track record of positive earnings surprises, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last four quarters, with the latest EPS reported at $0.79 against an estimate of $0.72 [2] - Vontier's current valuation metrics show it trading at 13.4 times the current fiscal year EPS estimates, below the peer industry average of 20 times, and at 11 times trailing cash flow compared to the peer group's average of 12.9 times [6] Style Scores and Zacks Rank - Vontier has a Value Score of B, with Growth and Momentum Scores both at C, resulting in a combined VGM Score of B [5] - The stock holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating rising earnings estimates and meeting the criteria for potential investment [7] Industry Comparison - In comparison to industry peers, SPX Technologies, Inc. (SPXC) also shows strong performance with a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and has reported earnings exceeding consensus estimates by 13.79% [8][9] - The Technology Services industry is positioned in the top 39% of all industries, suggesting favorable conditions for both Vontier and SPXC [10]

Company Performance - Coursera's stock has increased by 41.4% over the past month and reached a new 52-week high of $12.49 [1] - Year-to-date, Coursera's stock has gained 45.5%, outperforming the Zacks Business Services sector's 2.6% gain and the Zacks Technology Services industry's 12.8% return [1] Earnings and Revenue - Coursera has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $0.12 against a consensus estimate of $0.09 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, Coursera is projected to achieve earnings of $0.35 per share on revenues of $726.86 million, reflecting a 2.94% increase in EPS and a 4.63% increase in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year forecasts earnings of $0.42 per share on revenues of $764.31 million, indicating a year-over-year change of 22.04% in EPS and 5.15% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - Coursera's current valuation metrics show a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 35.6X for the current fiscal year, which is higher than the peer industry average of 21.3X [6] - The stock has a Value Score of D, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of F, resulting in a VGM Score of B [6] Zacks Rank - Coursera holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by rising earnings estimates, making it a suitable choice for investors [7] Industry Comparison - The Technology Services industry is performing well, ranking in the top 34% of all industries, providing favorable conditions for Coursera and its peers [10] - JBT Marel Corporation, a competitor, also shows strong performance with a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and has reported earnings that exceeded consensus estimates by 18.29% [8][9]

Company Performance - Dave Inc. (DAVE) shares have increased by 112.3% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $201.45 [1] - Since the beginning of the year, DAVE has gained 127%, significantly outperforming the Zacks Business Services sector (2.5%) and the Zacks Technology Services industry (3%) [1] Earnings and Revenue - DAVE has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $2.48 against a consensus estimate of $1.54 in its last earnings report [2] - The company is projected to achieve earnings of $8.41 per share on revenues of $466.5 million for the current fiscal year, reflecting a 60.5% increase in EPS and a 34.4% increase in revenues [3] - For the next fiscal year, DAVE is expected to earn $10.68 per share on revenues of $570.73 million, indicating year-over-year changes of 26.93% and 22.34%, respectively [3] Valuation Metrics - DAVE currently trades at 23.5 times the current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is above the peer industry average of 19.9 times [6] - On a trailing cash flow basis, DAVE trades at 39.3 times compared to the peer group's average of 10.3 times, suggesting a premium valuation [6] Zacks Rank and Style Scores - DAVE holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) due to rising earnings estimates, indicating strong potential for further gains [7] - The company has a Value Score of F, but its Growth and Momentum Scores are both A, resulting in a combined VGM Score of B [6][7] Industry Comparison - The Technology Services industry is performing well, ranking in the top 21% of all industries, providing favorable conditions for DAVE and its peers [10] - Allot Ltd. (ALLT), a peer in the industry, also has a Zacks Rank of 1 and has shown strong earnings performance, indicating a competitive landscape [8][9]