Author archives: Zacks Equity Research

SM Energy and Insperity highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day.

PPL Corporation’s (PPL) fourth-quarter earnings lag estimates. PPL Corporation is likely to benefit from the completion of the share repurchase target.

While Goldman (GS) increases medium-term firmwide return on equity target to 14-16% from the previous 13%, the transaction banking revenue target has been decreased to $750 million.

Nordson’s (NDSN) first-quarter fiscal 2022 earnings are likely to have gained from solid demand for its products and benefits from acquired assets. Supply-chain challenges might have hurt it.

Humana’s (HUM) recent dividend hike highlights its sound financial position and sincere efforts to reward shareholders.

Allegheny Technologies (ATI) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company’s fundamentals for clues.

JAKKS Pacific’s (JAKK) fourth-quarter 2021 margins are affected by a rise in ocean freight, port fees and trucking expenses.

Pool Corp’s (POOL) fourth-quarter 2021 revenues reflect solid segmental performance backed by growth in maintenance, repair and construction activities.

Alliant Energy’s (LNT) fourth-quarter earnings are on par with estimates. LNT raises its 2022 earnings per share expectation, taking into account increased 2022 capital expenditure related to solar generation.

Procore Technologies (PCOR) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.