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Cboe Global Markets, Inc. CBOE reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.56 per share, up 45% year over year. The bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.45 by 3.2%.Net revenues reached a record $731.6 million, increasing 25% year over year and surpassing the consensus mark of $717 million by 2.1%. Results benefited from broad-based growth, led by record Options revenues as total options average daily volume rose 26%.Cboe Global Markets, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Cboe Global Markets, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Cboe Global Markets, Inc. QuoteCBOE's Revenue Growth Remains Broad-BasedCash and Spot Markets net revenues increased 22% year over year to $141.1 million. Derivatives Markets net revenues climbed 30% to $412.7 million, supported by higher transaction activity and a favorable product mix.Data Vantage net revenues rose 15% to $177.8 million. Access and capacity fees increased to $115.6 million from $101.2 million, while market data fees advanced to $65.1 million from $56.4 million.Cboe Global's Options Business Sets a RecordOptions net revenues increased 30% year over year to a record $473.9 million. Net transaction and clearing fees rose 33%, reflecting a 32% increase in index options average daily volume and a 24% increase in multi-listed options volume.Total options revenue per contract increased 6% to 31.7 cents. Index options accounted for a larger portion of trading activity, while index options revenue per contract rose 3%. Options market share was 30%, down slightly from 30.2% a year earlier.CBOE Expands Profitability Despite Higher CostsAdjusted operating expenses increased 2% year over year to $216.7 million. Higher accrued bonuses tied to company performance and increased travel and promotional spending were partly offset by lower professional fees.Adjusted operating income advanced 38% to $514.9 million. The adjusted operating margin expanded 670 basis points to 70.4%. Adjusted operating EBITDA margin improved 640 basis points to 72.2%. The effective tax rate on adjusted earnings declined to 28.5% from 29.8%.Cboe Global's Other Markets Deliver GrowthNorth American Equities net revenues rose 17% year over year to a record $114.7 million. Higher industry volumes and improved net capture rates supported a 37% increase in net transaction and clearing fees. U.S. equities exchange market share declined to 9.4%, while off-exchange share increased to 18.8%.Europe and Asia Pacific revenues advanced 20% to $84.8 million, aided by transaction, clearing and non-transaction revenue growth. Global FX revenues rose 17% to $27.6 million as average daily notional value increased 8%. Futures revenues edged up 2% to $30.6 million, driven by higher market data fees.CBOE Raises Its 2026 Revenue OutlookCBOE now expects organic total net revenue growth in the mid-to-high teens, compared with its prior projection of low double digits to mid-teens. The company also raised its Data Vantage organic net revenue growth target to the low teens from low double digits.Adjusted operating expenses are still projected between $838 million and $853 million. Depreciation and amortization expenses are now expected between $54 million and $58 million, down from $56 million to $60 million. Capital expenditures are projected between $98 million and $108 million, up from the prior range of $73 million to $83 million.Cboe Global Maintains Strong Capital ResourcesCboe Global ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $2.28 billion and adjusted cash of $2.35 billion. Total debt was $1.44 billion as of June 30, 2026.The company paid $75.7 million in dividends, or 72 cents per share, during the quarter. It also repurchased roughly 127,000 shares for $32.6 million at an average price of $256.61. CBOE had $536.8 million remaining under its existing share repurchase authorizations.Zacks RankCBOE currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Performance of Other Industry PlayersNasdaq, Inc. NDAQ reported second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $1.07 per share, up 25% year over year. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents by 9.18%.Net revenues increased 15% to $1.5 billion and topped the consensus estimate of $1.4 billion by 3.87%. Growth was broad-based across all three divisions. Annualized recurring revenues rose 11% to $3.3 billion and organic ARR growth reached 12%.Nasdaq updated its 2026 non-GAAP operating expense guidance to a range of $2.530 billion to $2.570 billion.CME Group's CME second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.99 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.91 by 2.7%. The bottom line increased 1% from the year-ago quarter. Revenues of $1.70 billion surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.68 billion by 1.2% and rose 1% year over year.Average daily volume (ADV) totaled 29.8 million contracts, representing the company's third-highest quarterly ADV.Management expects full-year adjusted operating expenses, excluding license fees, of approximately $1.695 billion and capital expenditures, net of leasehold improvement allowances, of roughly $85 million. Intercontinental Exchange ICE reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.90 per share, which rose 5.0% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.26%. Net revenues of $2.67 billion increased 4.8% and beat the consensus mark by 1.51%.Growth in recurring revenues, fixed income and data services, and mortgage technology offset weaker energy revenues. Recurring revenues rose 7.7% to $1.35 billion, while total futures and options open interest was up 18% year over year as of July 28. For 2026, ICE now expects GAAP operating expenses of $5.14-$5.18 billion and adjusted operating expenses of $4.19-$4.23 billion. Third-quarter adjusted operating expenses are projected to be $1.06-$1.07 billion. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. 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Dell Technologies’ DELL Client Solutions Group (“CSG”) is benefiting from sustained commercial demand. Large enterprise customers continue to refresh aging PC fleets across all regions, while roughly one-third of the installed base still consists of devices that are four years or older, leaving meaningful room for additional upgrades. Commercial customers continue to represent the primary growth engine for CSG. Strong enterprise demand, higher attach rates for peripherals and improved scale helped lift CSG operating income 79% year over year, while profitability benefited from a richer commercial mix and improving consumer margins.DELL highlighted continued innovation across its PC portfolio, including Dell Pro Max AI desktops supporting NVIDIA GB10 and GB300 platforms. Dell is positioning AI-enabled commercial PCs as part of its end-to-end AI strategy, enabling enterprises to run AI workloads locally while keeping sensitive data on-premises. These capabilities are expected to support premium PC demand over the coming quarters.Although enterprise remains the key driver, Dell reported a third consecutive quarter of demand growth in consumer revenues, aided by ongoing strength in gaming systems. This provides incremental support to overall CSG revenues while diversifying growth beyond commercial PCs.However, CSG is expected to suffer from a global memory shortage that is expected to continue through the end of 2027. This is likely to force PC vendors like Dell, Lenovo LNVGY and HP HPQ to contend with rising DRAM and NAND prices, limited system configurations and tighter product availability. IDC now forecasts global PC shipments to decline 11.3% in 2026, with conditions expected to worsen during the second half as memory shortages intensify. DELL expects CSG operating margins to moderate to roughly 6% in the upcoming quarter as the company balances customer demand, competitive pricing, market-share gains and profitability.DELL Faces Tough Competition in PCDell is facing significant competition from the likes of HP and Lenovo in the PC space.Lenovo is intensifying competition with Dell by strengthening its leadership in premium PCs, commercial devices and AI-enabled systems while consistently outgrowing the broader PC market. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, Lenovo reported 26% year-over-year growth in PC revenues and achieved a record 24.4% global PC market share. Lenovo is also differentiating itself through AI PCs, premiumization and supply-chain execution. The company’s AI strategy includes the rollout of the QIRA personal AI assistant across PCs, tablets and smartphones and new AI-focused commercial desktops, such as the ThinkCentre Neo 50q.HP remains a key challenger to Dell by leveraging strong momentum in its Personal Systems business, particularly in commercial PCs and premium AI-enabled devices. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Personal Systems revenues increased 13% year over year, with commercial revenues rising 14% and consumer revenues up 10%. HP highlighted continued share gains in premium PC categories, strong growth in AI PCs, Advanced Compute Solutions and Workforce Solutions, as well as higher-value unit placements that supported profitability. These initiatives directly compete with Dell's strategy of expanding its premium commercial PC portfolio. HP is further challenging Dell through its AI-at-the-edge strategy and expanding software ecosystem.DELL’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesDell’s shares have appreciated 221.5% year to date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s rise of 6.9%.DELL Stock Outperforms Sector Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The stock is trading at a premium, with a forward 12-month price/earnings of 19.49X compared with HP’s 9.13X and Lenovo’s 14.98X. Dell has a Value Score of C.Valuation - DELL vs. HPQ Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Valuation - DELL vs. LNVGY Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2027 earnings is currently pegged at $18.80 per share, up 3 cents over the past 30 days, suggesting 82.52% growth from fiscal 2026’s reported figure. Dell Technologies Inc. Price and Consensus Dell Technologies Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dell Technologies Inc. Quote Dell currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research

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Shares of Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) have lost 0.1% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This compares to the S&P 500 Index’s 0.6% gain over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock lost 3.7% compared with the S&P 500’s 1.3% decline.Ohio Valley Banc’s Earnings SnapshotOhio Valley Banc reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $2.9 million, down 30.5% from $4.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) declined 30.3% to $0.62 from $0.89 a year ago.For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income was $7.2 million, down 16.2% from $8.6 million in the comparable period, while EPS fell 16.4% to $1.53 from $1.83. The decline in profitability came despite stronger net interest income, as higher provisions for credit losses weighed on results.Net interest income increased 5.9% to $15.4 million in the second quarter from $14.5 million a year ago and rose 9.4% to $30.3 million for the first half from $27.7 million.OVBC’s Net Interest Income Benefits From Loan GrowthOhio Valley Banc’s core banking operations benefited from expansion in earning assets, particularly loans. Average earning assets increased to $1.59 billion in the second quarter from $1.41 billion a year ago, driven primarily by higher average loan balances.For the first six months of 2026, average loans increased by $152 million year over year, largely within targeted commercial lending segments.OVBC’s net interest margin (NIM), however, moderated during the quarter. Second-quarter 2026 NIM declined to 3.93% from 4.17% in the prior-year period, while the first-half margin decreased slightly to 3.97% from 4.01%. Management attributed the pressure to funding costs rising faster than asset yields, as promotional certificates of deposit and money market accounts increased funding expenses. Ohio Valley Banc noted that growth in earning assets more than offset the margin contraction.Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Ohio Valley Banc Corp. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Ohio Valley Banc Corp. QuoteOhio Valley Banc’s Credit Costs Pressure EarningsA significant factor affecting quarterly results was a higher provision for credit losses. The provision rose to $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2026 from $1.1 million in the prior-year period, an increase of $2.6 million. The increase was primarily related to a $4.5 million rise in specific allocations on two collateral-dependent loans, additional reserves tied to loan growth and quarter-to-date net charge-offs.For the first half of 2026, provision expense increased to $5.4 million from $1.6 million a year ago. OVBC’s elevated credit risk was concentrated in select relationships, including a commercial loan to an automobile dealership and a commercial real estate construction loan, rather than reflecting broad deterioration across the portfolio.Nonperforming loans represented 1.44% of total loans as of June 30, 2026, compared with 0.45% a year earlier, while the allowance for credit losses increased to 1.33% of total loans from 0.99%.OVBC’s Noninterest Income and Expenses Show Mixed TrendsNoninterest income improved in the second quarter of 2026, increasing 11.9% to $3.2 million from $2.8 million a year ago. The increase was supported by a $377,000 unrealized gain on equity securities following a Visa share conversion and higher debit and credit card interchange income, which rose 5.5% year over year. Service charges on deposit accounts rose 7.1% to $774,000 from $723,000.For the first half, however, noninterest income was slightly lower at $6.47 million compared with $6.49 million a year ago, primarily due to the expiration of an electronic refund check and deposit fee agreement.Noninterest expense increased 1.8% to $11.2 million in the second quarter from $11 million, while first-half expenses rose 3.1% to $22.5 million. Higher salaries and employee benefits, software investments and FDIC insurance costs contributed to the increase, partially offset by lower data processing expenses related to a vendor billing recovery.Ohio Valley Banc’s Balance Sheet Growth ContinuesOhio Valley Banc expanded its balance sheet during the first half of 2026. Total assets reached $1.66 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from $1.58 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025. The increase was driven mainly by a $50.1 million rise in total loans and a $32 million increase in Federal Reserve balances.Total deposits also increased from $1.33 billion as of year-end 2025 to $1.41 billion as of June 30, 2026, supported by growth in time deposits and money market accounts. Shareholders’ equity increased to $173.4 million as of June 30, 2026, from $170.3 million at year-end.OVBC’s Management CommentaryCEO Larry Miller said that first-half performance was supported by solid growth in net interest income and a stable NIM. Miller acknowledged that results were affected by increased credit loss provisions but stated that the elevated risk was limited to specific commercial relationships. Management expressed confidence in Ohio Valley Banc’s balance sheet strength and long-term outlook.Ohio Valley Banc’s Other DevelopmentsOhio Valley Banc did not announce any acquisitions, divestitures or major restructuring actions during the quarter. The company continues to operate through The Ohio Valley Bank Company, which has 19 offices across Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central, Inc., which operates six consumer finance offices in Ohio.OVBC participated in a Visa exchange offer during the quarter, converting Visa Class B-1 shares into a combination of Visa Class B-3 and Class C common stock. The company recorded a $377,000 gain after marking the Visa Class C shares to fair value. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. 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Investors might want to bet on Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this company is driving estimates higher, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight.The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.Consensus earnings estimates for the next quarter and full year have moved considerably higher for Aehr Test Systems, as there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising estimates.The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:12 Month EPSCurrent-Quarter Estimate RevisionsThe company is expected to earn $0.10 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of +900.0%.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Aehr Test Systems has increased 150% over the last 30 days, as one estimate has gone higher compared to no negative revisions.Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the earnings estimate of $0.70 per share represents a change of +2,233.3% from the year-ago number.In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Aehr Test Systems. Over the past month, one estimate has moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 1350%.Favorable Zacks RankThanks to promising estimate revisions, Aehr Test Systems currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.Bottom LineAehr Test Systems shares have added 9.9% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are betting on its impressive estimate revisions. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away to benefit from its earnings growth prospects. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research

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WESCO International WCC posted strong second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings of $4.57 per share rising 35% year over year. The bottom line topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.96 by 15.4%.Net sales of $6.67 billion increased 13% from the year-ago quarter. Revenues also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.4 billion by 4.17%. Organic sales increased 12.6% year over year.Data center activity remained a key growth engine. Data center sales totaled $1.5 billion in the quarter, up about 45% year over year, and accounted for roughly 22.5% of quarterly sales. The total company backlog rose approximately 60% year over year to a record level.WESCO International, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise WESCO International, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | WESCO International, Inc. QuoteWCC's Top-Line DetailsThe EES Segment (37.7% of net sales): Sales in the segment were $2.51 billion, up 11.2% year over year. Organic sales increased 10.9% year over year.CSS (40.2%): Sales in the segment were $2.68 billion, up 18.4% year over year. Organic sales rose 17.5% on a year-over-year basis.UBS (22.1%): Sales in the segment were $1.47 billion, up 7% year over year. Organic sales increased 7% year over year.WCC's Operating DetailsThe second-quarter 2026 gross margin was 21.8%, which improved 70 basis points year over year.The adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.3% improved 60 basis points year over year.Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $1.02 billion, up 17.3% year over year. As a percentage of revenues, the figure increased 50 bps year over year to 15.3%.The adjusted operating margin was 6.1%, which improved 50 bps year over year.WCC's Balance Sheet Remains StrongAs of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $808.9 million, up from $696.6 million as of March 31, 2026.The long-term debt was $5.91 billion at the end of the second quarter compared with $5.74 billion in the prior quarter, reflecting the issuance of new senior notes used to redeem the 2028 Notes.Net cash provided by operating activities for the second quarter of 2026 totaled $53.7 million. Free cash flow reached $32.3 million.WCC Raises 2026 Outlook After Strong First HalfGiven the exceptional first-half performance and accelerating business momentum, management significantly raised its 2026 outlook. WESCO now expects reported sales of $25.9 to $26.3 billion, organic sales growth of 9% to 11%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.9% to 7.1%, and adjusted earnings of $16 to $17.50 per share. Free cash flow guidance was revised to $300 to $600 million from the prior range of $500 to $800 million, reflecting higher working capital needs to support the double-digit sales growth.Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderWESCO currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector are AppFolio APPF, Amkor Technology AMKR and Amphenol APH, each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Shares of AppFolio have declined 19.6% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for APPF’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $6.9 per share, up by 2.2% over the past seven days, indicating an increase of 30.4% year over year.Shares of Amkor Technology have jumped 8.2% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMKR’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.08 per share, unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating a rise of 38.7% year over year.Amphenol shares have surged 11.3% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for APH’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $4.87 per share, up 7 cents over the past 30 days, indicating an increase of 45.8% year over year. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double" Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest. This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research

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An updated edition of the June 11, 2026, article.The global automotive industry is in the midst of transformation. Electrification and autonomous driving are reshaping how vehicles are designed, manufactured and used, creating significant opportunities for companies across the mobility ecosystem.Electric vehicles (EVs) are moving rapidly into the mainstream as advances in battery technology extend driving ranges, charging infrastructure expands and ownership costs become more attractive. Elevated fuel prices, partly driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, have further strengthened the economic appeal of EVs. The competitive landscape has also evolved dramatically. Tesla TSLA, once the clear leader in the EV market, now faces growing competition, especially from Chinese automakers.The industry's growth outlook remains compelling. According to the International Energy Agency, global EV sales climbed 20% year over year to more than 20 million units in 2025, representing about one in four new vehicles sold worldwide. Sales are projected to rise to 23 million units in 2026, accounting for nearly 28% of global new-vehicle sales. Europe is expected to be among the fastest-growing regions, with EVs approaching one-third of new car sales, while China is on track for electric vehicles to account for nearly 60% of total vehicle sales.Beyond electrification, autonomous driving is emerging as the next major growth engine. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, sensors, cameras and connected-vehicle technology are making self-driving systems increasingly capable. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global autonomous vehicle market is projected to grow from $3.36 trillion in 2025 to $4.44 trillion in 2026 and reach $41.75 trillion by 2034, reflecting a CAGR of 32.3% between 2026 and 2034. Industry leaders such as Alphabet's GOOGL Waymo and Baidu are at the forefront of this technological shift.For investors, EVs and AVs represent a strong long-term opportunity. They combine growth, innovation and rising demand. Our Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving Screen highlights companies positioned to benefit from these trends, including NIO Inc. NIO, Mobileye Global Inc. MBLY, Hesai Group HSAI and Ouster OUST.Ready to uncover more transformative thematic investment ideas? Explore 39 cutting-edge investment themes with Zacks Thematic Investing Screens and discover your next big opportunity.4 Stocks to BuyNIO: It appears to be entering a stronger phase of its growth journey, supported by rising deliveries, an expanding product portfolio and improving operational execution. After years of heavy investment, the Chinese EV maker is beginning to see the benefits of its efforts as newer models gain traction and demand improves.A major catalyst is NIO’s broader vehicle lineup. The strong market reception of its flagship ES8 and ES9 models has helped drive delivery growth, while its Onvo and Firefly sub-brands are allowing the company to reach a wider range of customers across different price segments. This diversified approach could help NIO expand its addressable market and strengthen its competitive position.At the same time, NIO is making progress on profitability. Management’s focus on a more decentralized operating structure is helping improve cost control and capital allocation. These initiatives are translating into stronger vehicle margins.NIO’s battery-swapping ecosystem remains a key differentiator, with nearly 4,000 swap stations and a broad charging network enhancing customer convenience. Additionally, monetizing advanced driver assistance features through subscription services could unlock recurring, higher-margin revenue streams over time. With improving fundamentals and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), NIO is positioned to benefit from the continued expansion of the EV market.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Mobileye: As the automotive industry moves toward autonomous driving, Mobileye is well positioned to benefit from rising demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and next-generation mobility solutions. The company’s broad technology portfolio, including Supervision, Chauffeur, Drive and its EyeQ platform, strengthens its position as automakers increasingly integrate smarter safety and autonomous features into vehicles.Mobileye’s core EyeQ business continues to benefit from higher camera-based ADAS adoption, customer wins and growing exports from Chinese automakers. The company is also expanding into higher-value solutions, with a new high-volume Cloud-Enhanced ADAS program from Stellantis expected to begin in 2027. This offering is expected to generate significantly higher gross profit per unit compared with base ADAS, while Surround ADAS could further support average selling price growth beginning in 2028.Beyond ADAS, Mobileye is advancing its autonomous mobility ambitions through strategic partnerships. Its collaboration with Volkswagen remains a key pillar, with MOIA beginning public rider testing in Hamburg and commercial deployments targeted in Orlando and Los Angeles over the next few years. The company is also developing a vertically integrated autonomous service platform for launch in at least one U.S. city in 2027.Supported by strong financial flexibility and solid fundamentals, Mobileye, which carries a Zacks Rank #2, is positioned to capitalize on the future of intelligent transportation.Hesai: As vehicles progress toward Level 3 autonomy, demand for high-performance sensing systems is expected to rise, creating significant growth opportunities for Hesai. Strong momentum in the ADAS market bodes well for the company. Hesai expects lidar shipments to nearly double to 3-3.5 million units in 2026, following record shipments of 1.6 million units in 2025.The transition toward multi-lidar vehicle architectures could further expand the opportunity for this Zacks Rank #2 company, as automakers deploy multiple sensors per vehicle to enhance safety and autonomous capabilities.At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Hesai’s lidar technology was featured across 56 vehicle models from 24 automotive brands, the highest among lidar suppliers. The company’s solutions are already used by leading automakers such as Audi, BYD, Xiaomi, Li Auto and Cadillac, while additional multi-lidar design wins with Li Auto, Xiaomi and Changan provide visibility into future growth.International expansion adds another growth avenue, with partnerships such as Mercedes-Benz for Level 3 autonomous vehicles in Europe and China, along with its entry into Japan through GAC Toyota. The launch of Picasso, the industry’s first 6D full-color lidar chip, and the upcoming ETX platform are expected to support broader adoption from 2027 onward. Hesai’s technology leadership positions it well to benefit from the long-term shift toward autonomous mobility.Ouster: It is positioning itself as a broader sensing and perception platform provider. While lidar remains central to its technology, the company has evolved beyond a traditional hardware business by combining lidar sensors with cameras, AI computing, perception software and proprietary AI models. This gives Ouster exposure to multiple high-growth markets, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, smart infrastructure and humanoid robots.A key catalyst is the company’s REV8 platform, which strengthens its competitive position in next-generation sensing. Launched in 2026, REV8 is the industry’s first native color lidar platform, offering improved resolution, longer range, enhanced safety capabilities, greater scalability and lower production costs compared with previous generations. Its compliance with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act also creates opportunities in federally funded U.S. infrastructure projects.Early adoption trends are encouraging, with partnerships involving companies such as NVIDIA, FieldAI, Gecko Robotics, Fujifilm and ARGUS Interception highlighting demand across diverse applications. Ouster is also scaling production through an expanded manufacturing partnership with Benchmark Electronics, supporting annual capacity of more than 100,000 REV8 sensors under a long-term production agreement.With its broader Physical AI strategy, growing ecosystem of partners and expanding commercial opportunities, Ouster, carrying a Zacks Rank #2, is positioned to benefit from the increasing need for intelligent sensing solutions. Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double" From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all. This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. 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