Blog
HWC Q2 Earnings Match as Higher NII, Fee Income Offset Cost Woes
Hancock Whitney Corp.’s HWC second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.55 matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line rose 17.4% from the prior-year quarter.Results were supported by
Ichor Growth Story Tracks AI Chip Spending and Etch Demand Boom Ahead
Ichor Holdings, Ltd. ICHR has become a sharper semiconductor infrastructure story as AI-related wafer fab spending lifts demand across more complex chipmaking steps.
The company’s appeal rests less
PulteGroup Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, New Orders Up Y/Y
PulteGroup, Inc. PHM reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings and total revenues topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but declining year over year.The
Annaly Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Net Interest Income Improves Y/Y
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. NLY reported second-quarter 2026 earnings available for distribution (EAD) per average share of 79 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 75 cents. The
Top 3 Stocks to Watch as Streaming Expands Beyond Subscriptions
An updated edition of the June 2, 2026 article.The streaming-content industry is entering a new phase. Subscriber growth and exclusive programming still matter, but the competitive focus has
Can Baker Hughes Keep Its Winning Streak Alive in Q2 Earnings?
Baker Hughes BKR is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 26.
In the last reported quarter, its earnings of 58 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents, driven by
Can Project Fresh Stabilize Wendy's EBITDA Amid Weak Traffic?
The Wendy's Company WEN is advancing its Project Fresh turnaround strategy amid persistent traffic pressure, intense value competition and elevated restaurant costs. U.S. same-restaurant sales
Is ICHR Stock Worth Buying With Strong Growth but Rich Valuation?
Ichor Holdings, Ltd. ICHR presents a split setup for investors. The business is tied to improving semiconductor capital equipment demand, and earnings expectations point to a sharp recovery.
The
ICHR Stock Outlook Hinges on AI Demand and Margin Expansion Now
Ichor Holdings, Ltd. ICHR is moving into a stronger demand phase as semiconductor equipment spending improves and AI-related chip investment lifts activity in wafer fabrication.
The investment case
Can Dycom Connect AI, Data Centers and Fiber Into One Growth Story?
Dycom Industries, Inc. DY appears increasingly well-positioned to benefit from the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data center expansion and fiber infrastructure spending. The rapid
Can SMCI Achieve Strong Gross Margin amid AI Server Demand?
Super Micro Computer’s SMCI shares climbed 16% in the pre-market hours on July 22 after the company released a preliminary business update for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, reporting more than
Teledyne's Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, '26 EPS View Raised
Teledyne Technologies Inc. TDY reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $6.28 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.78 by 8.7%. The bottom line also improved 20.8%
Whirlpool's Q2 Earnings Coming Up: Here's What You Should Know
Whirlpool Corporation WHR is expected to witness declines in its top and bottom lines when it reports second-quarter 2026 results.The household appliance company’s quarterly revenues are pegged at
Can Margin Expansion Sustain Avnet's Earnings Growth in FY26?
Avnet's AVT profitability continued to improve in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, even as gross margins remained under pressure, highlighting the benefits of disciplined cost management and
How MercadoLibre's Fulfillment Network Is Widening Competitive Moat
MercadoLibre, Inc.’s MELI continues to fortify its competitive position in Latin America through strategic investments in its logistics infrastructure. The company’s managed fulfillment network has
Pre-Markets Slip Following Tuesday's Rally
For the second day in a row, we have no economic reports to parse. All market activity is based on current geopolitical conditions and, of course, Q2 earnings season. Pre-market futures are in the
Air Products Awarded Long-Term Taiwan Semiconductor Supply Deal
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. APD has announced that its subsidiary, Air Products San Fu, has secured a long-term agreement to support a semiconductor manufacturer's expansion in Taiwan. The
Is Carnival Rewriting the Cruise Industry's Growth Playbook?
Carnival Corporation CCL is refining its growth strategy by combining measured capacity additions with greater investment in fleet modernization and destination-led differentiation. Second-quarter
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Ulta Beauty Stock?
Investors in Ulta Beauty, Inc. ULTA need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Sep 18, 2026 $310 Call had some of the highest implied
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights AMETEK and Fortive
Can Sterling's Vertical Integration Push Margins Even Higher?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. STRL has already delivered one of the strongest margin expansion stories in the engineering and construction industry. But the next phase of the company's profitability
Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Orla Mining Stock?
Investors in Orla Mining Ltd. ORLA need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Oct 16, 2026 $2.50 Call had some of the highest implied
ET vs. EPD: Which Pipeline Stock Offers the Better Opportunity?
The companies operating in the Zacks Oil and Gas – Production Pipeline industry play a vital role in the energy ecosystem by facilitating the efficient transportation and storage of crude oil and




