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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Space Exploration, Dell, KLA, AXIL Brands and Optex
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 7 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX - Free Report) , Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL - Free Report) , KLA Corp. (KLAC - Free Report) , AXIL Brands, Inc. (AXIL - Free Report) and Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OPXS - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Research Reports for SpaceX, Dell and KLA Corp.
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 Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Dell Technologies Inc. and KLA Corp., as well as two micro-cap stocks, AXIL Brands, Inc. and Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. These research reports have been hand-picked from roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
SpaceX’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Wireless National industry since going public on June 12, 2026 (+28.4% vs. +13.9%). Per the Zacks analyst, the company benefits from reusable launch technology, Starlink’s growing consumer, enterprise and government reach and expanding AI infrastructure. Starship and advanced satellite deployment could further strengthen its integrated platform and create additional monetization opportunities.
Key risks include heavy capital requirements and execution challenges across AI compute, satellites, spectrum and Starship.
Dell’s shares have outperformed the Computer - Micro Computers industry over the past year (+266.1% vs. +36.3%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company benefits from strong AI infrastructure demand, a broad portfolio spanning servers, storage and PCs, and growing opportunities across neocloud, sovereign and enterprise customers. Its AI backlog, improving efficiency and operating leverage further support growth and profitability.
Yet, risks include component constraints, unfavorable AI mix, intense PC competition, currency volatility and leverage.
KLA’s shares have outperformed the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry over the past year (+90.7% vs. +52.7%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company benefits from AI-driven semiconductor demand, rising process-control intensity, advanced packaging opportunities and a growing installed base that supports recurring services revenue. Its differentiated portfolio, operating leverage and share-gain potential strengthen its long-term outlook.
However, risks include semiconductor cyclicality, customer concentration, export controls, competition and component costs.
AXIL’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry over the last six months (-13.0% vs. +2.4%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company faces tariff-related pressure and elevated marketing costs, while expanding into new businesses could create risks related to execution and strategic focus. Competition and the challenges of scaling newer initiatives also remain considerations.
AXIL benefits from expanding retail and online distribution, a growing wholesale presence and a diversified revenue base. Marketing services and hair and skin care provide additional growth opportunities and strategic flexibility.
Optex Systems’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry over the past year (-24.0% vs. -11.2%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company faces margin pressure from higher operating expenses, weak operating cash flow and reliance on U.S. defense customers and procurement cycles. Moderating legacy periscope demand also creates some uncertainty.
Yet, Optex benefits from a strong contracted backlog, growing higher-value optical assembly and advanced sighting programs, and diversified revenue streams. Targeted manufacturing investments could support future growth and operating leverage.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Space Exploration, Dell, KLA, AXIL Brands and Optex
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 7 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX - Free Report) , Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL - Free Report) , KLA Corp. (KLAC - Free Report) , AXIL Brands, Inc. (AXIL - Free Report) and Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OPXS - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Wednesday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Research Reports for SpaceX, Dell and KLA Corp.
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 Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Dell Technologies Inc. and KLA Corp., as well as two micro-cap stocks, AXIL Brands, Inc. and Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. These research reports have been hand-picked from roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
You can see all of today’s research reports here >>>
Today's Featured Research Reports
SpaceX’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Wireless National industry since going public on June 12, 2026 (+28.4% vs. +13.9%). Per the Zacks analyst, the company benefits from reusable launch technology, Starlink’s growing consumer, enterprise and government reach and expanding AI infrastructure. Starship and advanced satellite deployment could further strengthen its integrated platform and create additional monetization opportunities.
Key risks include heavy capital requirements and execution challenges across AI compute, satellites, spectrum and Starship.
(You can read the full research report on SpaceX here >>>)
Dell’s shares have outperformed the Computer - Micro Computers industry over the past year (+266.1% vs. +36.3%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company benefits from strong AI infrastructure demand, a broad portfolio spanning servers, storage and PCs, and growing opportunities across neocloud, sovereign and enterprise customers. Its AI backlog, improving efficiency and operating leverage further support growth and profitability.
Yet, risks include component constraints, unfavorable AI mix, intense PC competition, currency volatility and leverage.
(You can read the full research report on Dell here >>>)
KLA’s shares have outperformed the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry over the past year (+90.7% vs. +52.7%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company benefits from AI-driven semiconductor demand, rising process-control intensity, advanced packaging opportunities and a growing installed base that supports recurring services revenue. Its differentiated portfolio, operating leverage and share-gain potential strengthen its long-term outlook.
However, risks include semiconductor cyclicality, customer concentration, export controls, competition and component costs.
(You can read the full research report on KLA here >>>)
AXIL’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry over the last six months (-13.0% vs. +2.4%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company faces tariff-related pressure and elevated marketing costs, while expanding into new businesses could create risks related to execution and strategic focus. Competition and the challenges of scaling newer initiatives also remain considerations.
AXIL benefits from expanding retail and online distribution, a growing wholesale presence and a diversified revenue base. Marketing services and hair and skin care provide additional growth opportunities and strategic flexibility.
(You can read the full research report on AXIL here >>>)
Optex Systems’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry over the past year (-24.0% vs. -11.2%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company faces margin pressure from higher operating expenses, weak operating cash flow and reliance on U.S. defense customers and procurement cycles. Moderating legacy periscope demand also creates some uncertainty.
Yet, Optex benefits from a strong contracted backlog, growing higher-value optical assembly and advanced sighting programs, and diversified revenue streams. Targeted manufacturing investments could support future growth and operating leverage.
(You can read the full research report on Optex Systems here >>>)
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Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year.
Today you can tap into those powerful strategies – and the high-potential stocks they uncover – free. No strings attached.
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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.