Articles for tag: Investing, Mutual Funds

February 26, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Stock Spotlight: e.l.f. Beauty Faces Challenges Today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTtQxybfDvE[/embed> e.l.f. Beauty Faces Tough Times: Analysts Predict Difficult Road Ahead e.l.f. Beauty, known for its array of cosmetic products including makeup, lip treatments, and beauty tools, is currently facing challenges in its earnings outlook. Analysts have adopted a bearish perspective, placing the company under a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Let’s delve deeper into the situation surrounding the company. Current State of e.l.f. Beauty Over the past year, e.l.f. Beauty’s shares have been severely impacted, plunging more than 60%. This decline starkly contrasts the performance of the S&P 500. Despite attempts to show positive

February 12, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Why It’s Time to Sell Lear Stock After a 12% Decline in Six Months

Lear Corporation Faces Challenges: A Look at Recent Performance and Future Outlook Lear Corp. (LEA) has seen its stock value decrease by 12.4% over the last six months. In comparison, the Zacks Auto, Tires, and Trucks sector has increased by 16.1%, while the Zacks Automotive – Original Equipment industry has shown a modest gain of 2%. Analyzing Lear’s Decline Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Production Cuts and Delays Impact Lear’s Growth Lear’s recent struggles are rooted in significant cuts to electric vehicle (EV) production. Several Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have reduced their output due to a downturn in the industry

February 11, 2025

Ron Finklestien

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) Faces Downward Pressure: Today’s Bear of the Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpg033SpcN8[/embed> D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) has seen its stock decline by 10% since the company released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 on January 21. The outlook for D.R. Horton’s earnings is dimming as the housing market experiences a slowdown. Both Wall Street analysts and D.R. Horton are anticipating changes in market conditions that could potentially revive the housing and home-building sectors. Understanding D.R. Horton’s Recent Challenges Since the early 2000s, D.R. Horton has held the title of the largest homebuilder in the U.S. The Arlington, Texas-based company operates in 36 states and nearly 130 markets.

January 29, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Daily Bear Spotlight: Goosehead Insurance (GSHD)

Goosehead Insurance (GSHD): A Tough Sell Amid Rising Risks Goosehead Insurance GSHD, currently holding a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is becoming a stock to avoid due to its high valuation and weak balance sheet. Since its IPO in 2018, Goosehead has shown impressive growth. However, with shares priced over $100, it now appears overpriced, especially with potential industry challenges looming in key markets like Los Angeles. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Impact of California Wildfires on Finances Underwriting margins have been good lately for property and multi-line insurers due to inflation, but the recent wildfires in Los Angeles have

January 3, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Evaluating the Potential for SJM’s Coffee and Snacks Portfolio in 2025

The J. M. Smucker Company SJM is showing strength in a changing market, proving its resilience through core brand performance and smart strategies. Brands like Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Cafe Bustelo, and Jif have helped the company experience growth in organic net sales and earnings during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Key Drivers Behind The J. M. Smucker’s Success The J. M. Smucker is focused on its strategic goals, which include boosting volume and net sales while emphasizing operational excellence. A significant aspect of this strategy is the integration of Hostess, acquired in November 2023, enhancing its position in the

December 27, 2024

Ron Finklestien

“Top Reasons to Keep Wingstop Stock in Your Investment Portfolio”

Wingstop Inc. WING stands poised for growth through increased sales, restaurant openings, and new technology. Strategic partnerships are promising for the company, but rising costs present challenges. Wingstop’s Recipe for Growth Wingstop has seen remarkable success, with domestic same-store sales up 20.9% year over year in the third quarter of 2024. This performance highlights strong customer loyalty and increasing transaction volumes. Notably, the Average Unit Volume has risen to $2.1 million, compared to $2 million in the prior quarter and $1.8 million a year ago. A significant contributor to Wingstop’s strong performance is its effective unit economics. With an average

November 29, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Stock Spotlight: AMN Healthcare Services Declares Bearish Trends

Downtown Dilemma: AMN Healthcare Faces Growing Financial Challenges AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. continues to struggle in the healthcare staffing market. This Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) predicts earnings to plummet by 62.4% this year, with no recovery in sight for 2025. AMN Healthcare offers comprehensive talent solutions for healthcare organizations in the United States. Their services encompass direct staffing, managed services programs, clinical leadership, temporary staffing, permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and more. Their diverse clientele includes acute-care hospitals, community health centers, physician practice groups, retail and urgent care centers, home health facilities, and educational institutions. AMN Healthcare Surprises Again

May 29, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Scales 52-Week High: What’s Driving It?

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.’s KRO shares hit a fresh 52-week high of $14.28 on May 28, before retracing to close the session at $14.17. The stock has rallied 63.1% over a year, outperforming its industry’s 3.3% rise. It has also topped the S&P 500’s roughly 26.1% rise over the same period.   Image Source: Zacks Investment Research   Let’s take a look into the factors that are driving this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.   What’s Going in KRO’s Favor? Better-than-expected earnings performance in the first quarter of 2024 and an upbeat outlook have contributed to the run-up in the company’s

May 29, 2024

Ron Finklestien

T-Mobile (TMUS) Boosts Network With US Cellular Asset Buyout

In a concerted effort to bridge the digital divide and strengthen its leading market position, T-Mobile US Inc. TMUS has inked a definitive agreement with United States Cellular Corporation USM to acquire substantially all of the latter’s wireless operations along with 30% of its spectrum assets across several spectrum bands. T-Mobile will pay an aggregate of $4.4 billion, including a combination of cash and up to approximately $2 billion of assumed debt. The transaction is likely to close midway next year, subject to the fulfillment of mandatory closing conditions and other regulatory approvals. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., which boasts

May 29, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Bear of the Day: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL)

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store CBRL owns and operates full-service dining locations with a restaurant and a retail store in the same unit. Analysts have taken a bearish stance on the company’s outlook, pushing it down into an unfavorable Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Image Source: Zacks Investment Research In addition, the company is in the Zacks Retail – Restaurants industry, which is currently ranked in the bottom 24% of all Zacks industries. Let’s take a closer look at the company. Cracker Barrel CBRL shares haven’t fared well year-to-date, down 37% and widely underperforming relative to the general market. Shares