Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.The popular research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor, giving you access to daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens.It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores. What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style ...

Core Insights - Zacks Premium offers tools for investors to enhance their stock market strategies and confidence [1] - The Zacks Style Scores provide a framework for evaluating stocks based on value, growth, and momentum [2] Zacks Style Scores Overview - Stocks are rated A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, with higher scores indicating better performance potential [3] - The Style Scores are categorized into four types: Value Score, Growth Score, Momentum Score, and VGM Score [3][4][5][6] Value Score - Focuses on identifying undervalued stocks using financial ratios such as P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow [3] Growth Score - Evaluates stocks based on projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow to identify sustainable growth opportunities [4] Momentum Score - Assesses stocks based on price trends and earnings outlook, helping investors capitalize on upward or downward movements [5] VGM Score - Combines all three Style Scores to provide a comprehensive rating, highlighting stocks with attractive value, growth, and momentum [6] Zacks Rank Integration - The Zacks Rank uses earnings estimate revisions to simplify portfolio building, with 1 (Strong Buy) stocks historically yielding an average annual return of +23.93% since 1988 [7] - There can be over 800 stocks rated 1 or 2, making it essential to utilize Style Scores for better selection [8] Investment Strategy - To maximize returns, investors should target stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B [9] - Stocks with lower ranks but high Style Scores may still face downward price pressure due to negative earnings outlooks [10] Company Spotlight: Stryker (SYK) - Stryker is a leader in medical technology, generating approximately 60% of sales from MedSurg & Neurotechnology and 40% from Orthopaedics [11] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and a VGM Score of B, with a strong Momentum Style Score of A [12] - Recent upward revisions in earnings estimates indicate positive growth potential, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 at $13.55 per share [12][13]

Core Insights - Solventum (SOLV) reported $2.16 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, a year-over-year increase of 3.8% and an EPS of $1.69 compared to $1.56 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates for both revenue and EPS [1] - The company’s stock has returned -2.2% over the past month, underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.2% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) [3] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Sales in MedSurg reached $1.22 billion, surpassing the $1.18 billion average estimate, reflecting a +4.8% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales in Purification and Filtration were $252 million, exceeding the estimated $242.52 million, with a +5.9% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales in Health Information Systems totaled $339 million, slightly above the $334.42 million estimate, marking a +3.4% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales in Dental Solutions amounted to $338 million, compared to the estimated $332.9 million, representing a +2.1% year-over-year change [4] - Operating Income in MedSurg was $210 million, below the estimated $215.41 million [4] - Operating Income in Purification and Filtration was $48 million, significantly above the estimated $20.15 million [4] - Operating Income in Health Information Systems reached $120 million, exceeding the estimated $112.01 million [4] - Operating Income in Dental Solutions was $96 million, above the estimated $89.41 million [4]

Core Insights - Solventum (SOLV) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share, a decline of 7.1% year-over-year, with revenues projected at $2.12 billion, reflecting a 1.9% increase compared to the previous year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating analysts have reassessed their initial estimates [1][2] - The stock has returned -4% over the past month, underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which increased by 1% [5] Revenue Estimates - Analysts forecast 'Net Sales- MedSurg' to reach $1.18 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of +1.6% [3] - 'Net Sales- Purification and Filtration' is predicted to be $242.52 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +1.9% [4] - The consensus estimate for 'Net Sales- Health Information Systems' stands at $334.42 million, suggesting a +2% change from the year-ago quarter [4] - 'Net Sales- Dental Solutions' is expected to arrive at $332.90 million, indicating a +0.6% year-over-year change [4]

Core Insights - Solventum (SOLV) reported revenue of $2.07 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.7% [1] - The company's EPS was $1.34, down from $2.08 in the same quarter last year, but exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.19, resulting in an EPS surprise of +12.61% [1] - The reported revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2 billion, yielding a revenue surprise of +3.37% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Sales in MedSurg reached $1.16 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.10 billion from three analysts [4] - Net Sales in Purification and Filtration were $242 million, slightly below the average estimate of $242.25 million [4] - Net Sales in Health Information Systems totaled $329 million, surpassing the average estimate of $319.96 million [4] - Net Sales in Dental Solutions amounted to $328 million, exceeding the average estimate of $325.61 million [4] - Operating Income in MedSurg was $206 million, below the average estimate of $229.10 million [4] - Operating Income in Purification and Filtration was $35 million, above the average estimate of $31.92 million [4] - Operating Income in Health Information Systems reached $109 million, exceeding the average estimate of $104.45 million [4] - Operating Income in Dental Solutions was $78 million, below the average estimate of $95.98 million [4] Stock Performance - Solventum's shares have returned -4.5% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.3% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]