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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NVIDIA, Philip Morris International, Home Depot and CPI Aerostructures
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 16, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks 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: NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA - Free Report) , Philip Morris International (PM - Free Report) , Home Depot (HD - Free Report) , and CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:
Q3 Earnings Season Scorecard & Analyst Reports for NVIDIA, Philip Morris and Home Depot
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features a real-time update on the ongoing Q3 eanings season, in addition to updated analyst reports on 16 major stocks, including NVIDIA Corp., Philip Morris International and Home Depot, as well as a micro-cap stock CPI Aerostructures, Inc.. The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
Including this morning's results from PN Financial, US Bancorp and four other S&P 500 members, we now have Q3 results from 38 S&P 500 members. Total earnings for these 38 companies are up +48.7% from the same period last year on +14.4% higher revenues, with 84.2% beating EPS estimates and 68.4% beating revenue estimates.
To put the results from these 38 index members in a historical context, the EPS beats percentage of 84.2% compares to 86.8% from this same group of companies in the preceding period and the 82.7% average over the preceding 20-quarter period. The revenue beats percentage of 68.4% compares to 76.3% in 2026 Q2, 84.2% in 2026 Q1 and the 20-quarter average of 70.6%.
The Q3 earnings growth rate of +48.7% has been boosted by the outsized numbers from Micron Technology. Excluding the Micron contribution, Q3 earnings for the remaining 37 index members drops to +10.6% from +48.7%, which compares to +24.9% in the preceding period and +13.3% in 2026 Q1.
It is still early in the Q3 reporting cycle, but the Q3 reported growth rates and beats percentages are tracking modestly below what we had seen from this same group of companies in other recent peirods.
Today's Featured Research Reports
Shares of NVIDIA have gained +22.1% over the past year against the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry's gain of +28.3%. The company continues to benefit from broad demand for accelerated computing as customers build AI factories across hyperscalers, AI clouds, enterprises and sovereign buyers.
Blackwell Ultra is supporting growth while Vera Rubin broadens the platform across GPUs, CPUs, networking and software. Customer diversification, rising system content and usage-linked opportunities extend the runway, while cash generation supports capital returns.
China remains largely closed to data center compute, and NVIDIA is taking on larger supply commitments, customer credit support and long-dated guarantees. Customer concentration, rising operating investment and competition add uncertainty. Even so, platform leadership, product cadence and expanding AI infrastructure demand give the positive drivers greater weight in the current risk-reward profile.
Philip Morris' shares have outperformed the Zacks Tobacco industry over the past year (+36.4% vs. +28.3%). The company has been benefiting from strong pricing power, favorable product mix and steady growth in its smoke-free portfolio. IQOS, ZYN and VEEV continue to support the company's transition across key markets, with smoke-free products contributing about 42% of second-quarter 2026 revenues.
In the first half, net revenues rose 9.8% and adjusted EPS increased 15.6%, while productivity savings helped offset higher investments in innovation, marketing and commercial initiatives. However, cigarette volumes remain in structural decline, with full-year shipments expected to fall 2-3%.
The U.S. business also remains under pressure from weaker first-half results, elevated spending and execution risks related to ZYN and IQOS ILUMA. Regulatory restrictions on tobacco products remain another key concern for long-term demand and profitability.
Shares of Home Depot have underperformed the Zacks Retail - Home Furnishings industry over the past year (-21.6% vs. -20.7%). The company's larger discretionary projects remain muted, and demand can swing with weather-driven repair activity. Management has reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook for modest comps growth, reflecting housing affordability and low turnover.
Nevertheless, Home Depot continues to invest in an integrated retail model, digital investments, product innovations and Pro-focused initiatives. Seamless connectivity across the stores, online platforms and supply chain is enhancing customer experience and driving higher engagement.
The Pro segment continues to outperform, supported by targeted investments and expanding ecosystem capabilities. SRS remains a key Pro lever, with the Mingledorff's deal adding an HVAC vertical and extending cross-sell opportunities. Cash generation supports reinvestment and dividends. The Zacks analyst expect sales to rise 4% year over year in fiscal 2026.
CPI Aerostructures' shares have outperformed the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry over the past year (+104.9% vs. -11.5%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $66.25 million has seen first-half 2026 revenues rose 14.3%, while gross margin improved to 23.9% from 7.6%. Its $533.1 million backlog and rising funded orders enhance revenue visibility. New airborne pod awards and T-38 sustainment contracts support growth through 2028.
Military subcontract revenues climbed 27.2%, reflecting strong electronic warfare program activity. Defense modernization, fleet readiness requirements and rising military spending offer additional tailwinds. Established relationships with RTX, L3Harris and other defense contractors strengthen opportunities.
However, tight liquidity, elevated debt, negative operating cash flow, rising receivables, customer concentration and the unresolved A-10 dispute pose risks. Weakness in commercial and prime government revenues adds pressure. The stock trades at 1.16X EV/sales, below sector levels but above its five-year median.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NVIDIA, Philip Morris International, Home Depot and CPI Aerostructures
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 16, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks 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: NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA - Free Report) , Philip Morris International (PM - Free Report) , Home Depot (HD - Free Report) , and CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (CVU - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:
Q3 Earnings Season Scorecard & Analyst Reports for NVIDIA, Philip Morris and Home Depot
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features a real-time update on the ongoing Q3 eanings season, in addition to updated analyst reports on 16 major stocks, including NVIDIA Corp., Philip Morris International and Home Depot, as well as a micro-cap stock CPI Aerostructures, Inc.. The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
You can see all of today's research reports here >>>
Q3 Earnings Season Scorecard
Including this morning's results from PN Financial, US Bancorp and four other S&P 500 members, we now have Q3 results from 38 S&P 500 members. Total earnings for these 38 companies are up +48.7% from the same period last year on +14.4% higher revenues, with 84.2% beating EPS estimates and 68.4% beating revenue estimates.
To put the results from these 38 index members in a historical context, the EPS beats percentage of 84.2% compares to 86.8% from this same group of companies in the preceding period and the 82.7% average over the preceding 20-quarter period. The revenue beats percentage of 68.4% compares to 76.3% in 2026 Q2, 84.2% in 2026 Q1 and the 20-quarter average of 70.6%.
The Q3 earnings growth rate of +48.7% has been boosted by the outsized numbers from Micron Technology. Excluding the Micron contribution, Q3 earnings for the remaining 37 index members drops to +10.6% from +48.7%, which compares to +24.9% in the preceding period and +13.3% in 2026 Q1.
It is still early in the Q3 reporting cycle, but the Q3 reported growth rates and beats percentages are tracking modestly below what we had seen from this same group of companies in other recent peirods.
Today's Featured Research Reports
Shares of NVIDIA have gained +22.1% over the past year against the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry's gain of +28.3%. The company continues to benefit from broad demand for accelerated computing as customers build AI factories across hyperscalers, AI clouds, enterprises and sovereign buyers.
Blackwell Ultra is supporting growth while Vera Rubin broadens the platform across GPUs, CPUs, networking and software. Customer diversification, rising system content and usage-linked opportunities extend the runway, while cash generation supports capital returns.
China remains largely closed to data center compute, and NVIDIA is taking on larger supply commitments, customer credit support and long-dated guarantees. Customer concentration, rising operating investment and competition add uncertainty. Even so, platform leadership, product cadence and expanding AI infrastructure demand give the positive drivers greater weight in the current risk-reward profile.
(You can read the full research report on NVIDIA here >>>)
Philip Morris' shares have outperformed the Zacks Tobacco industry over the past year (+36.4% vs. +28.3%). The company has been benefiting from strong pricing power, favorable product mix and steady growth in its smoke-free portfolio. IQOS, ZYN and VEEV continue to support the company's transition across key markets, with smoke-free products contributing about 42% of second-quarter 2026 revenues.
In the first half, net revenues rose 9.8% and adjusted EPS increased 15.6%, while productivity savings helped offset higher investments in innovation, marketing and commercial initiatives. However, cigarette volumes remain in structural decline, with full-year shipments expected to fall 2-3%.
The U.S. business also remains under pressure from weaker first-half results, elevated spending and execution risks related to ZYN and IQOS ILUMA. Regulatory restrictions on tobacco products remain another key concern for long-term demand and profitability.
(You can read the full research report on Philip Morris here >>>)
Shares of Home Depot have underperformed the Zacks Retail - Home Furnishings industry over the past year (-21.6% vs. -20.7%). The company's larger discretionary projects remain muted, and demand can swing with weather-driven repair activity. Management has reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook for modest comps growth, reflecting housing affordability and low turnover.
Nevertheless, Home Depot continues to invest in an integrated retail model, digital investments, product innovations and Pro-focused initiatives. Seamless connectivity across the stores, online platforms and supply chain is enhancing customer experience and driving higher engagement.
The Pro segment continues to outperform, supported by targeted investments and expanding ecosystem capabilities. SRS remains a key Pro lever, with the Mingledorff's deal adding an HVAC vertical and extending cross-sell opportunities. Cash generation supports reinvestment and dividends. The Zacks analyst expect sales to rise 4% year over year in fiscal 2026.
(You can read the full research report on Home Depot here >>>)
CPI Aerostructures' shares have outperformed the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry over the past year (+104.9% vs. -11.5%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $66.25 million has seen first-half 2026 revenues rose 14.3%, while gross margin improved to 23.9% from 7.6%. Its $533.1 million backlog and rising funded orders enhance revenue visibility. New airborne pod awards and T-38 sustainment contracts support growth through 2028.
Military subcontract revenues climbed 27.2%, reflecting strong electronic warfare program activity. Defense modernization, fleet readiness requirements and rising military spending offer additional tailwinds. Established relationships with RTX, L3Harris and other defense contractors strengthen opportunities.
However, tight liquidity, elevated debt, negative operating cash flow, rising receivables, customer concentration and the unresolved A-10 dispute pose risks. Weakness in commercial and prime government revenues adds pressure. The stock trades at 1.16X EV/sales, below sector levels but above its five-year median.
(You can read the full research report on CPI Aerostructures here >>>)
Free: Instant Access to Zacks' Market-Crushing Strategies
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.