Key Takeaways Dominion is investing $50B through 2029 to modernize its grid and expand clean energy capacity.D's debt-to-capital currently stands at 58.94% compared with VST's debt-to-capital of 77.12%. Dividend yield for Dominion is 4.6%, while the same for Vistra is 0.46%.The companies operating in the Zacks Utility – Electric Power industry present an attractive investment opportunity, driven by stable cash flows and the predictable earnings derived from a regulated business model. Many U.S.-focused util ...

Key Takeaways EWCZ closed 10 centers and opened five in Q1 FY25, aiming for 40-60 closures across the full fiscal year.A new market planning tool helps EWCZ target high-potential areas with stronger demand profiles.The company is enhancing franchisee support to improve execution, visibility and overall performance.European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ) is taking decisive steps to address the effects of an overextended franchise footprint. After years of aggressive expansion, the company is shifting to a more meas ...

Key Takeaways RSG's Q2 EPS rose 9.9% to $1.77, topping estimates, while revenues grew 4.6% but lagged estimates.Adjusted EBITDA rose 8.2% to $1.4B with a 100-bps margin gain, beating expectations of $1.3B and 31.4%.RSG cut its 2025 revenue forecast to $16.68-$16.75B, below its prior guidance and the consensus estimate.Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) reported mixed second-quarter 2025 results. Earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenues missed the same.RSG’s earnings per share (EPS) of $1.7 ...

The Zacks Containers -  Paper and Packaging industry has been facing weak demand due to lower consumer spending amid an inflationary backdrop. Pricing actions implemented by the industry players will help offset the impacts of supply-chain disruptions and elevated costs and tariffs. The industry will eventually gain support from rising e-commerce activities and solid demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging options due to increasing environmental concerns.Companies like Brambles (BXBLY) , AptarGrou ...

Key Takeaways KHC's Q2 EPS of $0.69 and sales of $6.35B beat estimates but declined year over year.Organic sales fell 2% as pricing gains were outweighed by a 2.7% volume/mix decline.North America and Developed Markets dragged down sales, while Emerging Markets posted organic growth.The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) posted second-quarter 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, both metrics showed a year-over-year decline. Also, organic sales dipped year ov ...

Key Takeaways VRSK reported Q2 EPS of $1.88 and revenues of $772.6M, both beating estimates.Underwriting and Rating revenues rose 8.3% y/y, while Claim revenue grew 6.6%.Verisk raised its 2025 revenue and EBITDA outlook but slightly lowered its EPS guidance.Verisk (VRSK) has reported impressive second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.VRSK’s adjusted earnings were $1.88 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.2% and increasing 8.1% f ...

An updated edition of the June 23, 2025 article.The entertainment industry has experienced a dramatic transformation over the past 20 years, shifting from traditional cable television to digital, on-demand streaming. While early versions of streaming emerged in the 1990s, momentum truly accelerated with YouTube’s launch in 2005 and Netflix’s entry into video-on-demand in 2007. As smartphones became ubiquitous and broadband access expanded, streaming has become the dominant way audiences consume media. Indus ...

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Key Takeaways SBUX missed EPS estimates as operating margins declined and global comps fell year over year.Revenues rose year over year, driven by growth in store count and strength in Channel Development.Margins contracted across all segments due to inflation, labor investments and promotional activity.Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) reported mixed third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with earnings missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and net revenues beating the same. The top line increased year over year, but ...

For investors seeking momentum, Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF ((SPHB) is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up about 61% from its 52-week low price of $64.40/share.But are more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it to get a better idea of where it might be headed:SPHB in FocusInvesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF tracks the performance of stocks from the S&P 500 Index with the highest beta over the past 12 months. About 43% of th ...