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Zacks Equity Research

Willis Lease Finance Q3 Earnings Soar Y/Y on Leasing Growth

WLFC posts a strong Q3 fueled by leasing and maintenance gains. Expansion and strategic capital management support growth momentum, partly offset by higher interest expenses.

WLFCPositive Net Change

John Blank

International: Update on Global Regions

Certain global events can have a material effect on S&P 500 companies and overall index performance.

John Blank

Zacks November View on Equity Markets

The Zacks Oil and Energy sector is an overlooked sector worth investigating. "AI" energy demand is a new positive.

John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech (13.19) is overpriced, at extreme valuations, now +41% over the median. That is partly an "AI" froth factor. Factor in high tech mega-cap earnings outlooks too.

John Blank

November Asset Allocation Guidelines

5 different frameworks specify portfolio risk tolerance: from Risky ???Max Growth??? to Conservative ???Income.??? Choose one that fits you.

John Blank

November Sell-Side and Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

This outside consensus was for 6,411. That latest consensus was (+10.4%) above a closing price 5,809.

Zacks Equity Research

CPS Technologies Reports Y/Y Earnings & Revenue Declines in Q3

CPSH Q3 bottom line hurt by the end of the U.S. Navy HybridTech Armor agreement with contractor Kinetic Protection, reduced orders from a major client and excess inventory.

CPSHPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Hamilton Beach Earnings Decline in Q3, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Higher operating expenses and significant non-cash pension termination expenses hurt HBB's earnings in Q3.

HBBPositive Net Change

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Cooper-Standard Misses on Q3 Earnings, Reduces '24 Sales Outlook

Lower production volume, an adverse currency exchange rate and a lack of prior year's settlements hurt CPS's earnings in Q3.

CPSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

KOSS Q1 Loss Widens Y/Y Amid U.S. Sales Decline and Cost Pressures

KOSS incurs a wider loss year over year in fiscal Q1 2025, with sales down 5.1% due to weaker U.S. demand. Growth in Europe and DTC channels help offset declines, but higher SG&A costs increase losses.

KOSSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Preformed Line Products Earnings and Sales Decline Y/Y in Q3

PLPC's earnings in Q3 reflect the impacts of reduced sales volume, particularly in the U.S. segment.

PLPCPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Omega Flex Q3 Earnings Decline Y/Y on Lower Demand, Higher Overheads

OFLX's Q3 earnings decrease as softening demand and higher fixed costs hit margins. Despite cost-cutting efforts, the company witnesses a 9.5% revenue drop and a 17.2% decline in net income.

OFLXNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Glatfelter Q3 Loss Widens Y/Y Amid Cost Pressures, Sanctions

GLT's Q3 results show a widened loss as rising input costs and market volatility impact profits, while strategic shifts and segment growth in Spunlace segment signal resilience amid challenges.

GLTPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Aware's Shares Down on Q3 Earnings Decline, Lower Gross Margin

Despite strength in the majority of AWRE's segments, it reports an overall soft third-quarter performance.

AWREPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

NHTC Stock Up Despite Q3 Earnings Decline, Lower Gross Margin

Strength in the majority of the segments drives Natural Health's performance in the third quarter of 2024.

NHTCNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Utah Medical Q3 Earnings Decline Y/Y on Lower OEM Sales

UTMD reports a 5.2% EPS decline in Q3 2024, with revenues declining 20% due to reduced OEM and Filshie sales. Cost controls helped stabilize profit margins.

UTMDNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

ENZ Stock Up Following FY24 Earnings Uptick, Gross Margin Expands

Enzo Biochem's overall topline benefits from revenue growth in the majority of its geographic regions.

Mark Zinski

2 Small Caps: Should You Bet the "House"?

HOV and AXR are two housing plays approaching different geographical markets.

HOVNegative Net Change AXRNegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Massimo With Neutral Recommendation

Explore why Zacks has given Massimo a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Uncover insights into Massimo's product launches, automation upgrades, and retail partnerships, as well as challenges it faces from supply chain risks and competitive pressures.

MAMONegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

GSI Technology Incurs Q2 Loss, Margins Down on Product Mix Shift

GSIT's fiscal Q2 loss widens on a year-over-year basis as revenues decline and R&D costs increase. Cost-cutting measures and potential SRAM demand recovery offer optimism for growth.

GSITNo Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

NVE Corp Reports Y/Y Declines in Earnings and Revenues in Q2

A significant y/y decline in product sales due to softened demand within its target markets hurt NVEC's earnings in Q2.

NVECPositive Net Change

Debanjana Dey

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Nova LifeStyle With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Nova LifeStyle as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore NVFY's inventory management strengths and financial health amid market challenges.

NVFYNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Oil-Dri Reports Y/Y Earnings Decline and Sales Increase in Q4

Higher costs and increased tax expenses hurt ODC's earnings in Q4.

ODCNegative Net Change

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RMCF Stock Up Following Q2 Earnings Uptick, Gross Margin Expands

Lower revenues from all three sources dampen Rocky Mountain's overall second-quarter fiscal 2025 top line year over year.

RMCFPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Village's Q4 Earnings Rise Y/Y, Sales Improve on Digital Growth

VLGEA posts a year-over-year increase in fiscal Q4 earnings as sales rose 4.4%, driven by strong digital growth, remodeled stores and lower LIFO charges.

VLGEANegative Net Change