Fresh Strong Sell Stocks for October 29th
Stocks Added to Zacks Rank #5: Three stocks, Adecco (AHEXY), Carter Bankshares (CARE), and Cantaloupe (CTLP), have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List due to significant downward revisions in their earnings estimates over the past 60 days.
Adecco's Earnings Estimate: Adecco's earnings estimate has been revised down by approximately 46.1%, indicating potential challenges in its service offerings that connect clients and colleagues.
Carter Bankshares' Earnings Estimate: Carter Bankshares has seen a 7.3% downward revision in its earnings estimate, reflecting concerns about its banking services and overall financial performance.
Cantaloupe's Earnings Estimate: Cantaloupe's earnings estimate has been adjusted down by about 6.7%, suggesting difficulties in its software and payment solutions for the unattended retail market.
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Significant Options Trading on Thursday: SNOW, CTLP, AMR
Cantaloupe Inc Options Activity: Cantaloupe Inc (CTLP) has seen a trading volume of 4,353 options contracts today, equating to about 62.6% of its average daily trading volume, with significant activity in the $7.50 strike put option expiring January 15, 2027.
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Options Activity: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR) recorded a trading volume of 1,695 options contracts, representing approximately 60.6% of its average daily trading volume, with notable trading in the $220 strike call option expiring January 16, 2026.
Options Trading Insights: The article provides insights into the options trading activities of CTLP and AMR, highlighting specific strike prices and expiration dates that have garnered high volumes.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Nasdaq, Inc.
OppFi Surges 33% Year-to-Date: Is It Still a Good Time to Buy the Stock?
Stock Performance: OppFi Inc. (OPFI) has seen a 32.5% increase in shares year-to-date, outperforming its industry and notable competitors like Cantaloupe and Fidelity National Information Services.
Operational Efficiency: The company's AI and machine learning-based Model 6 improved auto approval rates and significantly reduced expenses, leading to a 136.9% increase in net income year-over-year.
Positive Guidance: OppFi has consistently raised its guidance for adjusted net income and earnings per share for 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence in its profitability.
Valuation Appeal: OPFI is currently undervalued compared to its industry, with lower forward earnings and EV-to-EBITDA ratios, making it an attractive option for value-based investors.
