Monday, August 17, 2026

The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including The Walt Disney Co. (DIS), Parker-Hannifin Corp. (PH) and Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY). These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.

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Today's Featured Research Reports

Shares of Walt Disney have declined -8.2% over the past year against the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry’s decline of -15.4%. The company is facing softer domestic subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) advertising, mixed theatrical performance, Asia parks weakness, high content and capital spending and elevated borrowings temper the near-term outlook. 

However, Disney’s differentiated IP spanning Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and classic animation, more profitable streaming model and expanding Experiences footprint support durable monetization across platforms. Management expects fiscal 2026 Entertainment operating income to grow double digits, Sports operating income to rise mid-single digits and Experiences operating income to reach the high end of high-single-digit growth, all excluding the 53rd week. 

Fiscal Q4 2026 total segment operating income is guided to about $4.9 billion, including roughly $600 million from the extra week, which should lift revenues by about 1.5%-2%.

(You can read the full research report on Walt Disney here >>>)

Parker-Hannifin’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry over the past year (+45.2% vs. +11.2%). The company is benefiting from broadening industrial demand, sustained aerospace strength and a more resilient portfolio shaped by strategic acquisitions. The Win Strategy continues to support margin expansion, while management’s longer-term targets point to further gains in organic growth, cash flow and earnings. Record cash generation also supports dividends and share repurchases. 

However, demand remains uneven in automotive and agriculture, and sizable acquisition activity raises execution and financing risk. Integration and realignment costs may weigh on reported profitability. 

Foreign currency and trade-related volatility add uncertainty to international results. With operating momentum improving but acquisition, leverage and macro risks still relevant, the risk-reward profile remains balanced.

(You can read the full research report on Parker-Hannifin here >>>)

Shares of Occidental Petroleum have outperformed the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry over the past year (+34.8% vs. +32%). The company’s second-quarter earnings were better than expected. Occidental Petroleum benefits from high-return U.S. resources, continued Permian execution and a broader portfolio that is producing above prior expectations. 

Cost reductions, lower sustaining capital and further debt repayment support higher sustainable cash flow and shareholder returns. The CrownRock assets add inventory and scale, while Gulf of America and international operations provide diversification. 

Yet, earnings remain sensitive to oil, gas and NGL prices, and recent Middle East disruptions show the exposure of international volumes and sulfur sales to geopolitical and logistics risks. Competition, project execution, deepwater complexity and environmental compliance can also raise costs. 

(You can read the full research report on Occidental Petroleum here >>>)

Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Edison International (EIX), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) and Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD).

Mark Vickery
Senior Editor

Note: Sheraz Mian heads the Zacks Equity Research department and is a well-regarded expert of aggregate earnings. He is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and publishes the weekly Earnings Trends and Earnings Preview reports. If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>>