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John Blank

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

A valuation boost from the attraction of a broad equity risk premium looks OK using Zacks 2025 S&P500 earnings of $275.08.

John Blank

Zacks FX 3-Part Consensus to DEC 2025

An index of U.S. companies may lead one to initially assume that the S&P 500 is exclusively dependent on the health of the U.S. economy. In reality, the index is more global than one may think.

Zacks Equity Research

SGU Q4 Loss Wider Than Expected, Revenues Drop 10% Amid Cost Cuts

Star Group faces a challenging quarter with revenues down 10% and wider losses. Improved cash reserves and strategic investments aim to offset headwinds.

SGUPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

VLGEA's Q1 EPS Up 10% Y/Y, Digital Sales Drive 4% Revenue Growth

Village Super Market posts fiscal Q1 EPS growth driven by digital sales, pharmacy sales and remodeled store success.

VLGEANegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of AstroNova With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks has given AstroNova a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore the company's eco-friendly printing innovations and operational efficiencies alongside challenges from rising debt.

ALOTPositive Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of ImmuCell With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates ImmuCell as "Neutral." Explore ImmuCell's market leadership, growth prospects and the game-changing potential of its mastitis treatment nearing FDA approval.

ICCCPositive Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of Jones Soda With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates Jones Soda as "Neutral." Explore how JSDA navigates opportunities with health-focused and cannabis-infused drinks despite financial challenges.

JSDANo Net Change

Urbashi Dutta

Zacks Initiates Coverage of NetSol With Outperform Recommendation

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates NTWK as "Outperform." Explore NetSol's growth potential with major global contracts and innovative tech, positioning it for success in asset finance and leasing solutions.

NTWKNegative Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

Zacks Initiates Coverage of NRC Health With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks has given NRC Health a "Neutral" rating, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Dive into the company's AI innovations, strategic partnerships, and financial resilience, along with the challenges of revenue declines, rising debt and stiff competition.

NRCNegative Net Change

Mark Zinski

Two Smaller Companies Worthy of Your "Attention"

Here we highlight a small cap and a microcap with Zacks Outperform ratings.

ELTPNegative Net Change PRPONo Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

La Rosa Posts 188% Y/Y Revenue Surge in Q3, Faces Loss Amid Expansion

LRHC reports strong y/y revenue growth in Q3. However, it struggles with rising losses and debt as it expands its agent network and services.

LRHCNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

AgEagle Aerial Posts Narrower Y/Y Loss in Q3, Mixed Performance

UAVS's Q3 results reflect a narrowed y/y loss, an improved gross margin and strong cost control despite a revenue decline and ongoing liquidity challenges.

UAVSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Cato Incurs Wider Q3 Loss, Sales Drop Y/Y Amid Operational Challenges

CATO posts a wider year-over-year loss in Q3 and 8% sales drop as hurricanes, supply chain woes, and rising costs weigh on results. Challenges are expected to persist.

CATOPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

GEOS Stock Declines After Q4 Earnings Amid Mixed Segment Performance

Geospace posts a loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 despite revenue growth in the Adjacent Markets segment.

GEOSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Blue Dolphin Q3 Earnings & Revenues Decline Y/Y Amid Weaker Margins

BDCO reports a y/y Q3 revenue drop and net loss due to weaker refining margins, lower sales volumes and inventory impairments.

BDCONegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Monarch Cement Q3 Earnings Surge Y/Y Amid Strong Market Demand

MCEM posts robust Q3 results with higher sales, improved EPS and significant equity gains, outperforming the market by a wide margin.

MCEMNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Applied Energetics Q3 Loss Widens Y/Y, Revenues & Costs Rise

AERG posts higher revenues but faces wider losses due to rising costs while securing key defense contracts and expanding operations.

AERGNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

PrimeEnergy Posts Y/Y Earnings Growth in Q3 on Surging Oil Production

PNRG's Q3 earnings skyrocket y/y with a 134% jump in oil production, robust revenue growth, and asset sales fueling long-term expansion plans.

PNRGNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

TSS Reports 900% Y/Y Earnings Surge in Q3, Bolsters AI Integration

TSSI delivers record Q3 results, with a 689% y/y revenue surge, driven by AI-enabled rack integration and procurement services.

TSSINegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Inspire Veterinary Partners Reports Narrower Y/Y Loss Amid Revenue Dip

IVP reports 56% narrower y/y Q3 loss, cuts costs and boosts efficiency despite a revenue dip.

IVPPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Syntec Optics Stock Drops 36% Since Q3 Earnings Release, Sales Up Y/Y

OPTX's earnings break even in Q3 and decline year over year. Revenue rise 19.2% year over year, boosted by data center and night vision demand.

OPTXPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

ImmuCell Q3 Earnings Decline Y/Y, Sales Grow Amid Margin Challenges

ICCC sees strong Q3 sales growth but faces challenges with margins. It awaits FDA approval for its groundbreaking Re-Tain product.

ICCCPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Smith-Midland Q3 Earnings Skyrocket 146% Y/Y, Revenues Soar 51%

Smith-Midland posts Q3 revenues of $23.6 million, driven by service growth and higher margins, boosting earnings per share to 59 cents.

SMIDPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Nova LifeStyle Stock Falls Despite Q3 Earnings Uptick Y/Y, Revenues Up

NVFY reports third-quarter losses as operational costs rise. Sales growth in North America offers a glimmer of hope.

NVFYNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

MiT's Earnings Break Even in Q1 Amid Revenue and Demand Struggles

MITQ posts Q1 breakeven earnings with a 20.8% revenue decline, impacted by post-COVID recovery challenges and softer demand, while maintaining R&D investments to drive future growth.

MITQNegative Net Change