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Industrial conglomerate 3M (NYSE:MMM) will be announcing earnings results this Friday morning. Here’s what investors should know.

Regional banking company Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) will be announcing earnings results this Friday morning. Here’s what to expect.

Financial services company Comerica (NYSE:CMA) will be reporting results this Friday morning. Here’s what you need to know.

Shares of gaming products and services provider Light & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after an analyst at Truist Securities raised the firm's price target on the stock. The analyst, Barry Jonas, increased the price target to $130 from $110 while maintaining a "Buy" rating on the shares. This represents a significant boost of over 18% from the prior target and signals strong confidence in the gaming company's future performance. This upgraded price target reflects a more optimistic outlook on the company's growth trajectory.

Shares of beauty and waxing service franchise European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) fell 3% in the afternoon session after the company announced a shake-up in its executive leadership team, appointing a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer. European Wax Center named Angela Jaskolski as its new COO and Kurt Smith as Chief Development Officer. Jaskolski previously served as Chief Store Officer at hair care brand Madison Reed, while Smith comes from Yum! Brands, where he was a Vice President and General Manager for Pizza Hut. The appointments are part of a broader strategy to enhance operations and drive growth. The stock's decline may reflect investor reaction to the management changes during what the company has called a "transitional year." European Wax Center is facing a challenging consumer environment for discretionary spending and plans to close between 40 and 60 centers in 2025. The leadership overhaul introduces new variables as the company works to stabilize its franchisee network and return to net unit growth.

Shares of automotive manufacturer Ford (NYSE:F) fell 3.2% in the afternoon session after the company disclosed a costly vehicle recall. The company announced it is recalling nearly 700,000 of its Bronco Sport, Escape, and Kuga SUVs due to faulty fuel injectors that could crack and leak fuel, creating a potential fire risk. Ford estimates the cost of this "field service action" will be approximately $570 million, a charge that will be reflected in its upcoming second-quarter results. This action expands on previous recalls for the same issue after fires were reported in vehicles that had already received an earlier software-based fix. The news adds to growing concerns over the company's quality control, as Ford has issued significantly more recalls than any other U.S. automaker in the first half of 2025. These repeated safety issues and their associated costs are weighing on investor sentiment, raising questions about the impact on future profitability and brand reputation.

Regional banking company Home Bancshares (NYSE:HOMB) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.1% year on year to $271 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.58 per share was 2.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Synovus Financial (NYSE:SNV) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 93.9% year on year to $593.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.48 per share was 17.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial services company Triumph Financial (NASDAQ:TFIN) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 2.8% year on year to $108.1 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.15 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:BANR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 8.3% year on year to $162.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.31 per share was 0.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 14.9% year on year to $754.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.16 per share was 16.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Luxury casino and resort operator Monarch (NASDAQ:MCRI) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.8% year on year to $136.9 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.44 per share was 21.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Airline company United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025 as sales only rose 1.7% year on year to $15.24 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.87 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a cautious outlook from semiconductor equipment giant ASML sparked a broad sell-off across the sector, hitting chipmakers and equipment suppliers alike. 

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a cautious outlook from semiconductor equipment giant ASML sparked a broad sell-off across the sector, hitting chipmakers and equipment suppliers alike. 

Shares of semiconductor materials supplier Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) fell 3.5% in the morning session after a cautious outlook from semiconductor equipment giant ASML sparked a broad sell-off across the sector, hitting chipmakers and equipment suppliers alike. 

Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after momentum improved in the crypto space with strong uptrend in Bitcoin and Ethereum. 

Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 4.7% in the morning session after a competitor's technical breakthrough lifted sentiment across the quantum computing sector. 

Shares of building services and installation company TopBuild (NYSE:BLD) jumped 4.9% in the pre-market session after the company announced it has successfully completed its acquisition of Progressive Roofing, a commercial roofing company, in an all-cash deal valued at $810 million. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Mercury Systems (NASDAQ:MRCY) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced it signed two agreements with a major European defense prime contractor to expand and accelerate the production of critical technology for radar and electronic warfare missions. 

Shares of building materials manufacturer UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) jumped 3.6% in the morning session after its UFP Packaging division unveiled the U-Loc 200, a new and innovative crate system that can be assembled and disassembled without tools. 

Shares of private label food company TreeHouse Foods (NYSE:THS) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the stock rebounded from a 52-week low set in the previous session. 

Shares of data backup provider Commvault (NASDAQ:CVLT) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after Guggenheim upgraded the firm's stock to "Buy" from "Neutral". The investment firm also set a price target of $210, the highest on Wall Street, suggesting a significant potential upside from its previous closing price. Guggenheim analyst Howard Ma cited positive channel checks and strong underlying demand for data protection as key reasons for the bullish turn. The analyst noted that Commvault's software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering is gaining traction and is a preferred choice for complex, hybrid enterprise IT environments. Guggenheim anticipates that Commvault will outperform on key financial metrics at the start of its fiscal year 2026, forecasting both revenue growth and free cash flow margins to exceed 20%. This positive sentiment was echoed by the majority of analysts covering the stock, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating.

Shares of global advertising giant Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations. 

Shares of gaming metaverse operator Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after an analyst upgrade from JPMorgan, which raised its price target on the stock. 

Shares of language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after the stock continued its downtrend as investors weighed concerns over slowing user growth and the sustainability of its marketing-driven expansion. The language-learning app's stock has been under pressure with no specific company news released today. The negative sentiment appears to be a carryover from recent analyst commentary and bearish articles. Earlier in the month, on July 8, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on the stock, citing a slowdown in U.S. daily active user growth following the company's "AI-First" initiative.

Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Piper Sandler significantly raised their price target on the stock. The investment firm boosted its price target on the online brokerage to $110 from $70, while maintaining an "overweight" rating on the shares. This move signals strong confidence from the analyst in the company's future performance. 

Shares of casino resort and entertainment company Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after Truist Securities upgraded the casino operator's stock to "Buy" from "Hold" and significantly raised its price target. 

Shares of rail transportation company Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX) fell 3.1% in the morning session after a series of filings revealed significant stock sales by company insiders and an institutional investor. Recent regulatory filings disclosed that Tectonic Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in the railcar manufacturer by 16.2% during the first quarter. 

Shares of outdoor lifestyle products brand (NYSE:YETI) jumped 3% in the morning session after a regulatory filing revealed a significant new investment in the company. Investment firm Stephens Inc. AR disclosed it had acquired a new position in the outdoor products company, purchasing 73,200 shares valued at approximately $2.42 million during the first quarter. This move, indicating fresh institutional confidence in the brand, often attracts other investors and can signal a positive outlook on the stock's future performance. The news comes as part of a trend of new institutional interest, with other firms like Edgestream Partners L.P. also recently reporting new stakes in YETI.

Shares of cloud communications infrastructure company Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) fell 4.3% in the morning session after the stock took a breather following a significant rally in the previous trading session. 

Shares of global wind blade manufacturer TPI Composites (NASDAQ:TPIC) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after the stock experienced a technical rebound following a period of significant selling pressure spurred by recent analyst downgrades. 

Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) jumped 4% in the morning session after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Remsdaq Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of automation and control solutions for the electrical industry. The deal, valued at £12.2 million, or approximately $16.3 million, was announced after the market closed on Tuesday. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of Powell's fiscal 2025. Remsdaq specializes in producing Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), which are crucial for control and automation in electrical substations for power generation, transmission, and distribution. This acquisition is a key strategic move for Powell, aimed at enhancing its automation platform. The company plans to integrate its technology with Remsdaq's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) RTUs. This will better position Powell to meet the increasing demand for sophisticated automation solutions and predictive analytics within the utility sector and the broader electrical industry.

Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) fell 3% in the morning session after automotive manufacturer Stellantis announced it was discontinuing its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. 

Shares of bearings manufacturer RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) jumped 3% in the morning session after Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $480 price target. The new price target from the influential Wall Street firm suggests a significant potential upside of nearly 28% from the stock's current levels. This bullish initiation reflects confidence in the precision components manufacturer, which serves the industrial, defense, and aerospace sectors. The positive sentiment from Deutsche Bank adds to other recent optimistic analyst ratings. KeyBanc and Truist Financial have also recently raised their price targets on RBC Bearings, citing expectations for strong performance in its industrial segment and margin expansion driven by its aerospace and defense business. The company has demonstrated robust growth in its aerospace and defense segments and has improved its financial stability by significantly reducing debt over the past year.

Shares of hospital operator HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) fell 3% in the morning session after the company's stock was downgraded by Bank of America Securities to 'Neutral' from 'Buy' due to concerns over recent legislation. 

Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) jumped 4.1% in the morning session after the company successfully completed its strategic reorganization process and announced new program innovations. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Redwire (NYSE:RDW) jumped 4.1% in the morning session after an analyst at Canaccord Genuity raised the firm's price target on the stock. 

Shares of hospital management company Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) fell 3.6% in the morning session after a BofA Securities analyst downgraded the stock and lowered its price target. 

Shares of healthcare company Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:SGRY) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after an analyst at investment firm Benchmark reiterated a "Buy" rating and a $35 price target on the company's stock. 

Shares of regional banking company First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) jumped 3.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong second-quarter financial results that surpassed Wall Street expectations. 

Shares of radiopharmaceutical company Lantheus Holdings (NASDAQ:LNTH) fell 7.7% in the morning session after the stock hit a new 52-week low amid persistent investor concerns over rising competition and the company's recent financial results. 

Shares of industrial distributor DXP Enterprises (NASDAQ:DXPE) fell 3.5% in the morning session after the stock appeared to enter a period of profit-taking following a significant recent rally that pushed technical indicators into overbought territory. 

Shares of medical device company Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) fell 5.3% in the morning session after a regulatory filing made public showed that hedge fund Edgestream Partners L.P. had significantly reduced its position in the company. The disclosure, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, revealed that the fund had cut its holdings in the medical device maker by 40.8%. It is important for investors to note that the sale of 27,363 shares occurred during the first quarter, which ended March 31, 2025. The filing's release comes in the absence of other immediate negative company-specific news or analyst downgrades. The move follows a period of positive developments for Merit Medical, which earlier in July announced a new CEO and strong preliminary revenue growth for the second quarter.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after Bank of America Securities analyst Ronald Epstein significantly raised the price target for the space company. The analyst increased the price target to $50.00 from $30.00, a substantial 66.67% jump, while maintaining a "Buy" rating on the stock. This boosted investor confidence, signaling a strong belief in the company's future growth and market position. The positive sentiment was echoed by CNBC's Jim Cramer, who recently called Rocket Lab "one of the hottest stocks in the universe" and reiterated his "buy, buy, buy" recommendation. This enthusiasm stems from the company's crucial role in providing launch services and spacecraft manufacturing for a growing number of companies needing to send assets to space.

Shares of hospitality industry software provider Agilysys (NASDAQ:AGYS) jumped 5.3% in the morning session after the New York State Common Retirement Fund disclosed it had significantly increased its stake in the company. 

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a cautious outlook from semiconductor equipment giant ASML sparked a broad sell-off across the sector, hitting chipmakers and equipment suppliers alike. 

Shares of voice AI recognition company SoundHound (NASDAQ:SOUN) jumped 4.9% in the pre market session after the company announced a collaboration with Peter Piper Pizza to roll out conversational voice AI for phone orders. The new system, which is now live across all Peter Piper Pizza locations in Arizona and Albuquerque, NM, will allow customers to place orders by speaking naturally over the phone. The voice AI agent is designed to handle multiple calls at once, which can improve efficiency and ensure no call is missed, even during peak hours. This allows restaurant staff to focus more on food preparation and in-person customer service. The news provided a positive catalyst for the stock, seemingly outweighing a recent downgrade from Piper Sandler, which had cited concerns about the company's outlook for the second half of 2025.

Shares of game engine maker Unity (NYSE:U) jumped 12.4% in the morning session after Jefferies analyst Brent Thill raised his price target on the company to a Street-high of $35. The new price target represents a nearly 18% upside from the stock's previous close and a 20.69% increase from Jefferies' prior target of $29. The firm maintained its "Buy" rating, citing improving sentiment around Unity's ad-targeting model, Vector. Thill noted that positive mentions for Vector increased in the second quarter and that its Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for clients improved to a 10%-20% lift, up from 5%-7% in the prior quarter. Driven by the expected improvements, Jefferies raised its revenue forecasts for Unity for 2025 and 2026. The analyst also highlighted that usage for the new Unity 6 engine is growing, indicating stability in the company's Create segment.

Shares of global advertising conglomerate Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after its pending acquisition by advertising rival Omnicom Group received a positive update. On its second-quarter earnings call, Omnicom's management confirmed that the acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG) had received antitrust approval in the United States, a major step forward for the deal. In total, 13 of the 18 necessary jurisdictions have now approved the transaction, which is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2025. This mega-merger is set to combine two of the world's largest advertising and marketing services companies, creating a new industry leader. The update reduces uncertainty surrounding the deal's closure, a positive development for IPG shareholders.

Shares of pool products retailer Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) jumped 3.5% in the pre-market session after the company announced the appointment of a seasoned retail executive, Amy College, as its new Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer. 

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a cautious outlook from semiconductor equipment giant ASML sparked a broad sell-off across the sector, hitting chipmakers and equipment suppliers alike. 

Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) fell 3.2% in the morning session after fellow semiconductor equipment giant ASML Holding (ASML) warned it could no longer confirm growth in 2026. 

Shares of technology real estate company Opendoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) jumped 29.5% in the morning session after the stock continued its upward momentum from the previous day's session, which was sparked by news of activist investor interest. 

Shares of solar power systems company SolarEdge (NASDAQ:SEDG) fell 7.8% in the morning session after analysts at JPMorgan downgraded the stock. The investment bank lowered its rating on the solar technology company to "Neutral" from a previous "Overweight" rating. JPMorgan cited the stock's significant outperformance since May as the primary reason for the downgrade, with shares having rallied substantially more than the average for stocks in its coverage universe. While the bank acknowledged encouraging initial progress from SolarEdge's new management team on efficiency and product rationalization, it noted that it is still early in the process. Despite the downgrade, JPMorgan did raise its price target on the stock to $23 from $18, reflecting higher future estimates and an increased valuation multiple.

Shares of casino, tavern, and slot machine operator Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) fell 7.7% in the morning session after Truist Securities downgraded the company's stock. 

Shares of cannabis company Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) jumped 3.5% in the morning session on continued momentum that saw the stock rise significantly in July. 

Shares of insurance and annuity provider Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF) jumped 9.5% in the morning session after reports surfaced that the company is in exclusive talks to be acquired by investment firm Aquarian Holdings. 

Shares of semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) fell 3.8% in the morning session after a warning from European peer ASML (ASML) about potential growth uncertainty in 2026 due to U.S. tariff policies. 

Check out the companies making headlines yesterday:

Insurance company Progressive (NYSE:PGR) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 15.7% year on year to $20.99 billion. Its GAAP profit of $5.40 per share was 14.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Multinational healthcare company Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 5.8% year on year to $23.74 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $93.3 billion at the midpoint came in 2.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.77 per share was 3.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 1.3% year on year to $2.27 billion. Its GAAP profit of $4.24 per share was 6.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 1.8% year on year to $830 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.45 per share was 8.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial services giant Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 4.4% year on year to $26.5 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.89 per share was 3.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Financial services giant PNC (NYSE:PNC) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.6% year on year to $5.66 billion. Its GAAP profit of $3.85 per share was 8.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Regional banking company Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 6.7% year on year to $445.8 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.14 per share was 10.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Methode Electronics reported first quarter results that disappointed the market, as evidenced by a significant share price drop. Management attributed the underwhelming performance to unexpected inventory write-offs and continued challenges within its automotive programs. CEO Jon DeGaynor described the quarter as weighed down by “one-time, or historic in nature” items, including a $15 million inventory adjustment largely tied to delayed or canceled automotive and EV programs. DeGaynor was candid about the impact of these issues, citing operational improvements that were “largely masked” by these charges.

Global financial services giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 9% year on year to $45.68 billion. Its GAAP profit of $5.24 per share was 16.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

AZZ’s second quarter was marked by a combination of steady demand in infrastructure-driven end markets and notable operational improvements, resulting in a positive market reaction. Management attributed performance to strong execution in the Metal Coatings segment, which benefited from ongoing construction and electrical transmission projects, and highlighted the company’s ability to maintain industry-leading margins. CEO Tom Ferguson pointed to efficiency gains, especially in zinc utilization, and productivity initiatives as key contributors, stating, “We’re pretty much nearing the theoretical zinc efficiency levels.” The period also saw AZZ restructure its Surface Technologies platform, divesting underperforming assets to further support margin expansion.

Global financial services giant Citigroup (NYSE:C) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8% year on year to $21.67 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.96 per share was 22.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that sway capital spending, like interest rates. Wariness surrounding these influences has caused the industry to underperform the market as it was flat over the past six months while the S&P 500 climbed by 5.2%.

Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.