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Industry Outlook: Archive

Harendra Ray

2 Toys & Games Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

HAS and MAT stand out as the Toys & Games industry navigates cost pressures, shifting demand and rising interest in STEM and emerging markets.

HASNegative Net Change MATPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

2 Air Conditioner & Heating Stocks Benefiting From the Data Center Boom

Stocks like FIX and SPXC are likely to benefit from the Air Conditioner & Heating industry's pro-environmental moves and data center surge.

FIXNegative Net Change SPXCNegative Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

3 Oil & Gas Drillers That Look Resilient Despite Pressure

RIG, HP and PTEN stand out as resilient picks as the Zacks Oil and Gas - Drilling industry faces softer demand, rising costs and firmer deepwater trends.

RIGPositive Net Change PTENNegative Net Change HPPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

3 Homebuilders in Focus Despite Challenging Market Backdrop

Although higher mortgage rates and land/labor costs pose risks, better operating leverage and marketing strategies are likely to drive homebuilders like PHM, GRBK and CCS.

PHMNegative Net Change CCSPositive Net Change GRBKNegative Net Change

Kinjel Shah

3 Large Drug Stocks to Watch as the Industry Shows Some Recovery

In the Large-Cap Pharmaceuticals industry, Lilly, J&J and Sanofi are worth retaining as the industry shows some recovery.

LLYNegative Net Change SNYPositive Net Change JNJNegative Net Change

Swati Prasad

4 Consumer Product Stocks to Watch as the Market Resets for 2026

Despite rising costs and changing consumer trends, PG, CHD, OLLI and GO remain resilient, leveraging strategic measures to sustain growth.

PGNegative Net Change CHDPositive Net Change OLLIPositive Net Change GOPositive Net Change

Sushmita Sarker

4 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Insurance Brokerage Industry

Zacks Insurance Brokerage players like BRO, MMC, WTW and AON are likely to benefit from increased demand for insurance products, strategic acquisitions and the adoption of technology.

BRONegative Net Change MMCNegative Net Change AONNegative Net Change WTWPositive Net Change

Tanuka De

4 Accident & Health Insurers to Watch Amid Rising Medical Costs

Accident and Health Insurance stocks like AFL, UNM, GL and TRUP are set to gain from rising underwriting exposure and accelerated digitalization. However, pricing pressure is a concern given rising medical costs and inflation.

AFLNegative Net Change UNMPositive Net Change TRUPNegative Net Change GLPositive Net Change

Supriyo Bose

3 Communication Stocks Likely to Weather Industry Headwinds

The accelerated pace of 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure should help the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry thrive despite geopolitical headwinds. TEF, RCI and LUMN are well-positioned to make the most of the infrastructure upgrade for seamless connectivity.

TEFPositive Net Change RCIPositive Net Change LUMNNegative Net Change

Sejuti Banerjea

Internet Software & Services: Criteo Topper, NetEase Still Strong

Criteo ad tech and NetEase gaming benefit from steady economic backdrop and rising tech adoption worldwide.

NTESPositive Net Change CRTOPositive Net Change

Riya Anand

3 Savings & Loan Industry Stocks to Buy on Solid Industry Prospects

NPB, WTBA and CZWI within the Zacks Savings & Loan Industry will gain relatively lower interest rates. Also, digital upgrades will improve operating efficiency.

WTBANegative Net Change CZWINo Net Change NPBPositive Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

5 School Stocks Leveraging AI, Digital Learning & Healthcare Shortages

These school stocks are thriving as education pivots toward career-ready skills and digital learning, innovative teaching platforms - LOPE, MH, ATGE, PRDO and NRDY.

LOPENegative Net Change ATGENegative Net Change PRDONegative Net Change NRDYNo Net Change MHNegative Net Change

Maharathi Basu

3 Stocks to Invest in the Flourishing Shipping Industry

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Transportation Shipping industry, we advise buying stocks like GSL, PANL and SHIP.

GSLPositive Net Change SHIPNegative Net Change PANLNegative Net Change

Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Network Software Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

Communication-Network Software providers like ONDS and GNSS benefit from the ongoing digitalization efforts, including a shift to cloud computing and strong deployment of AI-based applications.

ONDSNegative Net Change GNSSPositive Net Change

Nikita Kataruka

3 Stocks to Invest in From the Flourishing Foreign Banks Industry

The Zacks Foreign Bank stocks like HSBC, MUFG and DB are expected to gain from restructuring efforts and declining interest rates.

DBPositive Net Change HSBCNegative Net Change MUFGPositive Net Change

Anirudha Bhagat

4 Security Stocks in Focus Amid the Prospering Industry Trend

The Zacks Security industry participants, CRWD, FTNT, OKTA and QLYS, gain from an increase in data breaches, prompting companies to seek comprehensive IT security solutions.

CRWDPositive Net Change FTNTPositive Net Change QLYSNegative Net Change OKTANegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

4 Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Consider From a Thriving Industry

The outlook of the Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry is promising, backed by strong demand. Stocks like SCCO, LUNMF, CDE and LEU are poised to benefit from this.

SCCOPositive Net Change CDENegative Net Change LUNMFNegative Net Change LEUNegative Net Change

Madhurima Das

2 Farm Equipment Stocks Worth Watching Amid Industry Challenges

The Manufacturing - Farm Equipment industry stocks like AGCO and LNN are set to gain from improving farm equipment demand and investment in technology.

LNNPositive Net Change DENegative Net Change AGCOPositive Net Change CNHPositive Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

2 Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Cable Television Industry

Zacks Cable Television industry participants like NPSNY and WOW are benefiting from growing demand for high-speed Internet and increased media consumption amid cord-cutting.

NPSNYPositive Net Change WOWPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

5 Soft Drink Stocks to Hold Their Ground As Cost Pressures Mount

Despite cost and tariff pressures, health-focused beverages and digital innovation are reshaping the soft drinks industry. Can KO, PEP, MNST, KDP and COCO stay ahead in a rapidly evolving global market?

KONegative Net Change COCOPositive Net Change PEPNegative Net Change MNSTPositive Net Change KDPPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

3 Advertising & Marketing Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Woes

The Zacks Advertising and Marketing industry is expected to gradually reach the pre-pandemic healthy levels with increased service activities. OMC, STGW and QUAD are likely to ride on the digital marketing surge and client-centric strategies.

OMCPositive Net Change QUADPositive Net Change STGWPositive Net Change

Debasmita Chatterjee

5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Watch Despite Rising Tech Costs

Rising technology expenses may strain margins, but M&A activities, cross-border volume growth and enhanced digital payment solutions suite offer strong tailwinds for the Financial Transaction Services space. Companies like V, MA, PYPL, FISV and GPN are likely to navigate industry challenges.

VPositive Net Change MAPositive Net Change FISVPositive Net Change GPNNegative Net Change PYPLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

2 Railroad Stocks to Watch From the Challenging Industry

Shareholder-friendly initiatives bode well for the Zacks Transportation-Railroad industry. UNP and CSX are well-poised to capitalize on the bullishness.

UNPNegative Net Change CSXPositive Net Change

Harendra Ray

3 Hotel Stocks Worth Watching Despite Industry Pressure

Marriott, Hilton and Choice Hotels drive growth with memberships, conversions and loyalty gains despite hotel industry headwinds.

MARNegative Net Change CHHNegative Net Change HLTNegative Net Change

Arghyadeep Bose

3 Stocks to Consider From the Growing Waste Removal Services Market

The Zacks Waste Removal Services industry is anticipated to improve from increasing requirements for ESG Goals, technological developments and innovation in the WTE technology. XYL, ZWS and RSG are well-positioned to gain from growing demands.

XYLNegative Net Change RSGPositive Net Change ZWSNegative Net Change