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Industry Outlook: Archive

Anindya Barman

3 Top Fertilizer Stocks to Watch From a Promising Industry

Favorable demand in major markets and improved fertilizer prices should enable the Zacks Fertilizers industry to thrive. NTR, CF and IPI should benefit from supportive industry fundamentals.

CFPositive Net Change IPIPositive Net Change NTRPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Infrastructure-Focused Heavy Construction Stocks Despite Headwinds

Growth across the telecommunications, transmission, data center, renewable energy and power generation businesses is set to benefit MTZ, DY, TPC and ORN in the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry.

MTZNegative Net Change DYNegative Net Change ORNNegative Net Change TPCNegative Net Change

Maharathi Basu

3 Air-Freight & Cargo Stocks to Monitor in a Prosperous Industry

Shareholder-friendly moves and cost-cutting initiatives bode well for the Zacks Transportation-Air Freight and Cargo industry. UPS, FDX and GXO are well-poised to capitalize on the bullishness.

UPSNegative Net Change FDXNegative Net Change GXONegative Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

3 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch Amid Dull Industry Trends

Film and television production and distribution companies like IMAX, WMG and TKO are thriving due to the heightened consumption of digital entertainment despite heavy spending on original programming and exclusive rights.

TKOPositive Net Change IMAXNegative Net Change WMGPositive Net Change

Sumit Singh

Are These 4 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Set to Win in 2026?

SN, REYN, CENT and REAL are poised to outperform in 2026 with strong brands, innovation and strategic execution.

SNNegative Net Change CENTNegative Net Change REALNegative Net Change REYNNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Restaurant Stocks Showing Growth Potential Amid Industry Turbulence

Chipotle, Brinker and BJ's Restaurants are thriving with sales growth, menu innovation and digital strategies despite industry headwinds.

CMGPositive Net Change BJRINegative Net Change EATNegative Net Change

Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

4 Medical Supply Stocks Poised to Gain in a Prospering Industry

Here, we discuss four stocks from the Dental Supplies industry that are likely to generate wealth for investors amid tariff uncertainty. These are MCK, CAH, WST and ALGN.

MCKNegative Net Change ALGNPositive Net Change CAHPositive Net Change WSTNegative Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

3 Media Stocks to Buy From a Prospering Industry

Zacks Media Conglomerates industry players like SPHR, LION and MSGE gain from the rising demand for high-speed Internet and increased media consumption.

SPHRNegative Net Change LIONPositive Net Change MSGEPositive Net Change

Urmimala Biswas

3 Medical Info Systems Stocks to Gain From Digitization Despite Industry Woes

Medical Info Systems rides AI and telehealth tailwinds, lifting DOCS, TXG and OMCL, but cyber risks and industry underperformance keep optimism in check.

DOCSNegative Net Change OMCLNegative Net Change TXGNegative Net Change

Sumit Singh

Top 4 Retail Apparel & Shoe Stocks to Buy Now for 2026

VSCO, BOOT, GAP and AEO are gaining ground in 2026 as brand reinvention, digital strength and cost control fuel growth.

AEONegative Net Change BOOTNegative Net Change GAPNegative Net Change VSCONegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Business Services Stocks to Watch in a Prospering Industry

The Zacks Business Services industry is poised to prosper with rising demand and growing technology adoption. WTKWY, APG and RTO are three stocks that appear well-poised to ride this demand strength.

WTKWYPositive Net Change APGNegative Net Change RTOPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

2 SBIC & Commercial Finance Stocks to Buy Despite Industry Concerns

Declining interest rates will weigh on loan yields, while demand for personalized financing is expected to rise. The Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like NMFC and RWAY are worth investing in.

NMFCNegative Net Change RWAYNegative Net Change

Tanvi Sarawagi

3 Aerospace-Defense Stocks to Watch as Defense Spending Ramps Up

Aerospace-Defense stocks like LHX, HII and LUNR are poised to gain from increased defense spending and rising global air travel.

LHXPositive Net Change HIINegative Net Change LUNRPositive Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

Here Are 3 Staffing Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Challenges

The Zacks Staffing Firms industry is pressured by the economic headwind in the manufacturing sector. However, RGP, KFRC and HQI are likely to be at the forefront to witness steady service demand, and the increasing adoption of remote work and technology.

RGPNo Net Change KFRCPositive Net Change HQINegative Net Change

Maharathi Basu

3 Truck Stocks Positioned to Navigate Industry Challenges

The Zacks Transportation-Truck industry is suffering mainly due to lackluster freight demand. We believe stocks like JBHT, SAIA and ARCB are better positioned to escape industry challenges.

JBHTNegative Net Change CHRWNegative Net Change ARCBNegative Net Change SAIANegative Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

Canadian E&P Industry Outlook 2026 and 3 Stocks to Watch

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Exploration and Production - Canadian industry, we advise focusing on shares of CNQ, IPOOF and GTE.

CNQPositive Net Change GTEPositive Net Change IPOOFPositive Net Change

Susmita Roy

4 Manufacturing Electronics Stocks to Watch on Promising Industry Trends

The Zacks Manufacturing - Electronics industry gains from strength across major end markets. ETN, EMR, ENS and POWL are some notable stocks in the industry.

EMRPositive Net Change ETNPositive Net Change ENSNegative Net Change POWLNegative Net Change

Vaishali Doshi

3 Stocks to Watch From the Satellite and Communication Industry

Amid macroeconomic volatility, growing global connectivity bodes well for Zacks Satellite and Communication industry participants, such as GSAT, IRDM and GILT.

GSATPositive Net Change IRDMPositive Net Change GILTPositive Net Change

Nilanjan Banerjee

Weak Oil Prices Loom: 3 Integrated Energy Stocks That Could Hold Up

Rising demand for renewable energy is adding uncertainty to the Zacks Oil and Gas Integrated International industry's outlook. CVX, BP and PBR will probably overcome market challenges.

CVXPositive Net Change BPPositive Net Change PBRPositive Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

3 Stocks to Buy From the Thriving Computer-Services Industry

The Zacks Computer - Services industry players like PDFS, WYY and FORA are poised to benefit from digital transformation despite macroeconomic headwinds.

PDFSNegative Net Change WYYNegative Net Change FORAPositive Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

4 Stocks to Watch From a Prospering Technology Solutions Industry

Amid supply-chain woes, Computer - Integrated Systems players like MU, AMD, IBM and STX benefit from the demand for integrated solutions and multi-cloud model adoption.

MUPositive Net Change AMDPositive Net Change IBMNegative Net Change STXNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

Leisure Industry Shows Strength: 3 Stocks Set to Ride the Upswing

The Leisure & Recreation Services industry gains from the demand for concerts and strong bookings for cruise operators. Stocks like TCOM, PLNT and TNL are better-positioned to gain from the industry trends.

TCOMPositive Net Change PLNTNegative Net Change TNLNegative Net Change

Vrishali Bagree

2 Supermarket Stocks Positioned to Navigate Industry Challenges

The Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry faces cautious consumers and higher costs, but Walmart and Kroger leverage scale, omnichannel strength and diversified revenues to adapt and drive long-term growth.

WMTPositive Net Change KRPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

4 Top Agriculture Operations Stocks Ready to Weather Near-Term Challenges

The Agriculture - Operations industry is navigating volatile prices and rising costs, but innovation, exports and demand for sustainable food keep it resilient. CTVA, SMG, AVO and AGRO look promising.

CTVAPositive Net Change SMGPositive Net Change AGRONegative Net Change AVONegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Building Product Stocks to Buy Despite Tough Industry Backdrop

Tariffs, inflation and housing headwinds weigh on the industry. Yet, AWI, IBP, AGX, FTDR and ROCK look primed to benefit from infrastructure and innovation tailwinds.

IBPNegative Net Change ROCKPositive Net Change AGXNegative Net Change FTDRNegative Net Change