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Zacks.com featured highlights include QuantumScape, Adobe and Silicon Laboratories
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Chicago, IL – December 17, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are QuantumScape Corp. (QS - Free Report) , Adobe Inc. (ADBE - Free Report) and Silicon Laboratories Inc. (SLAB - Free Report) .
QuantumScape & 2 Stocks Set for Earnings Acceleration in 2026
As we approach 2026, analysts might concentrate on companies with steady earnings growth as an indicator of ongoing profitability. However, it’s wise to pay attention to stocks showing earnings acceleration, since this trend more strongly influences stock prices. This is because numerous studies show that stocks often experience an earnings boost before their stock value increases.
In this context, QuantumScape Corp., Adobe Inc. and Silicon Laboratories Inc. are showcasing impressive earnings acceleration.
What is Earnings Acceleration?
Earnings acceleration is the incremental growth in a company’s earnings per share (EPS). In other words, if a company’s quarter-over-quarter earnings growth rate increases within a stipulated time frame, it can be called earnings acceleration.
In the case of earnings growth, you pay for something that is already reflected in the stock price. However, earnings acceleration helps spot stocks that haven’t yet caught the attention of investors and, once secured, will invariably lead to a rally in the share price. This is because earnings acceleration considers both the direction and magnitude of growth rates.
An increasing percentage of earnings growth means that the company is fundamentally sound and has been on the right track for a considerable period. Meanwhile, a sideways percentage of earnings growth indicates a period of consolidation or slowdown, while a decelerating percentage of earnings growth may drag prices down.
The above criteria narrowed the universe of around 7,735 stocks to only 48. Here are the top three stocks:
QuantumScape
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other applications in the United States. Its expected earnings growth rate for the next year is 16%. Currently, QS has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Adobe
Adobe is a global technology company offering digital media tools for creating, publishing, and promoting content. Adobe has a Zacks Rank #3. ADBE’s expected earnings growth rate for next year is 12.6%.
Silicon Laboratories
Silicon Laboratories is a fabless semiconductor company providing analog-intensive mixed-signal solutions globally. SLAB currently has a Zacks Rank #3. Its expected earnings growth rate for next year is 197.8%.
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Zacks.com featured highlights include QuantumScape, Adobe and Silicon Laboratories
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – December 17, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are QuantumScape Corp. (QS - Free Report) , Adobe Inc. (ADBE - Free Report) and Silicon Laboratories Inc. (SLAB - Free Report) .
QuantumScape & 2 Stocks Set for Earnings Acceleration in 2026
As we approach 2026, analysts might concentrate on companies with steady earnings growth as an indicator of ongoing profitability. However, it’s wise to pay attention to stocks showing earnings acceleration, since this trend more strongly influences stock prices. This is because numerous studies show that stocks often experience an earnings boost before their stock value increases.
In this context, QuantumScape Corp., Adobe Inc. and Silicon Laboratories Inc. are showcasing impressive earnings acceleration.
What is Earnings Acceleration?
Earnings acceleration is the incremental growth in a company’s earnings per share (EPS). In other words, if a company’s quarter-over-quarter earnings growth rate increases within a stipulated time frame, it can be called earnings acceleration.
In the case of earnings growth, you pay for something that is already reflected in the stock price. However, earnings acceleration helps spot stocks that haven’t yet caught the attention of investors and, once secured, will invariably lead to a rally in the share price. This is because earnings acceleration considers both the direction and magnitude of growth rates.
An increasing percentage of earnings growth means that the company is fundamentally sound and has been on the right track for a considerable period. Meanwhile, a sideways percentage of earnings growth indicates a period of consolidation or slowdown, while a decelerating percentage of earnings growth may drag prices down.
The above criteria narrowed the universe of around 7,735 stocks to only 48. Here are the top three stocks:
QuantumScape
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other applications in the United States. Its expected earnings growth rate for the next year is 16%. Currently, QS has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Adobe
Adobe is a global technology company offering digital media tools for creating, publishing, and promoting content. Adobe has a Zacks Rank #3. ADBE’s expected earnings growth rate for next year is 12.6%.
Silicon Laboratories
Silicon Laboratories is a fabless semiconductor company providing analog-intensive mixed-signal solutions globally. SLAB currently has a Zacks Rank #3. Its expected earnings growth rate for next year is 197.8%.
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The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.