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May 13, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Pfizer Inc. (PFE) and Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), as well as a micro-cap stock Smith-Midland Corp. (SMID). The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
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Shares of Meta have declined -7.9% over the past year against the Zacks Internet - Software industry’s decline of -16.2%. The company’s cost inflation in AI infrastructure is pushing spending higher, Reality Labs remains loss-generating, the payoff from Meta AI and agents is still developing, and regulatory and litigation scrutiny remains elevated overall.
Nevertheless, Meta is extending AI deeper across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, and the latest quarter shows that recommendation upgrades and advertiser tools are lifting engagement and ad efficiency.
Management is leaning into a multi-year buildout of frontier models, agents and supporting data center capacity, including a higher infrastructure spending plan and larger supply chain commitments to secure components. These moves can keep the core ads engine advancing and expand monetization in messaging, commerce and creator tools, while smart glasses add another product vector.
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Pfizer’s shares have gained +25.9% over the past year against the Zacks Large Cap Pharmaceuticals industry’s gain of +29.9%. The company beat first-quarter estimates for earnings and sales. After taking a hit over the past three years, largely due to a sharp decline in sales of its COVID-related products, Pfizer’s stock is gradually recovering.
Pfizer’s non-COVID operational revenues are improving, driven by its key products like Vyndaqel, Padcev and Eliquis, new launches, and newly acquired products. However, Pfizer faces challenges from upcoming patent expirations of some key drugs in the 2026-2030 period. Pfizer’s revenues and earnings guidance for 2026 indicates mostly flat to slightly negative growth.
Nonetheless, Pfizer expects that its new and acquired products should partially offset upcoming LOE headwinds over the next several years. Pfizer is also rebuilding its pipeline in oncology and obesity, which it believes can drive growth in 2028 and beyond.
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Shares of Salesforce have underperformed the Zacks Internet - Software industry over the past year (-41.7% vs. -16.2%). The company is facing stiff competition and unfavorable currency fluctuations which are concerns. The challenging macroeconomic environment could hurt its growth prospects.
Nevertheless, Salesforce is benefiting from a robust demand environment as customers are undergoing a major digital transformation. Its sustained focus on aligning products with customer needs is driving the top line. Continued deal wins in the international market are another growth driver.
Acquisitions, including Slack, Informatica, Waii and Convergence.ai, have broadened its portfolio and improved competitiveness against other enterprise software providers. Partnerships with the likes of Amazon and Alphabet have been helping it expand its international operations. Salesforce’s strategy of continuous expansion of generative AI offerings will help it tap the growing opportunities in the space.
(You can read the full research report on Salesforce here >>>)
Smith-Midland’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Building Products - Concrete and Aggregates industry over the past year (-2.7% vs. +14.3%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $163.23 million has its investment case centered on a shift toward higher-margin, recurring and asset-light revenue streams, supported by infrastructure demand.
Barrier rentals remain a core growth driver, with nine-month rental revenues surging 88% year over year despite Q3 normalization, benefiting from high utilization and margin-accretive MASH-compliant fleets. Proprietary SlenderWall contributed $1.1 million in Q3 after no prior-year sales, soundwalls grew 52% year over year, and Easi-Set modular buildings rose 50% year over year, capturing public and infrastructure projects.
Royalty income increased 13% year over year, providing scalable, high-margin IP monetization. Margins stayed resilient at 26.8% with disciplined cost control. A strong balance sheet supports continued investment. A $54.8-million backlog and government infrastructure tailwinds underpin visibility into 2026 growth.
(You can read the full research report on Smith-Midland here >>>)
Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include ConocoPhillips (COP), Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) and IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX).
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Per the Zacks analyst, steady demand across select end markets is expected to support Rockwell Automation's performance despite tariff-driven cost pressures.
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Capacity Expansion, Cost Reduction to Aid Albemarle (ALB)
According to the Zacks analyst, Albemarle should gain from its actions to boost its global lithium derivative capacity. Its cost-saving actions will also support margins.
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- ROK DCF Analysis: Intrinsic Value $152 vs Price $455
May 13, 2026 · gurufocus.com
On May 13, 2026, we conducted a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis for Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK), a company currently priced at $455.08. Over the past year
- Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Rockwell Automation (ROK): Time to Buy?
May 12, 2026
Investors might want to bet on Rockwell Automation (ROK), 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.
The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this industrial equipment and software maker, 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 Rockwell Automation, 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 EPS
Current-Quarter Estimate Revisions
The earnings estimate of $3.26 per share for the current quarter represents a change of +15.6% from the number reported a year ago.
Over the last 30 days, five estimates have moved higher for Rockwell Automation compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 5.78%.
Current-Year Estimate Revisions
For the full year, the company is expected to earn $12.68 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +20.4%.
In terms of estimate revisions, the trend for the current year also appears quite encouraging for Rockwell Automation. Over the past month, eight estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revisions, helping the consensus estimate increase 7.03%.
Favorable Zacks Rank
Thanks to promising estimate revisions, Rockwell Automation currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (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 Line
Investors have been betting on Rockwell Automation because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 12% gain over the past four weeks. As its earnings growth prospects might push the stock higher, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.
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- Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Rockwell Automation (ROK): Time to Buy?
May 12, 2026 · zacks.com
Rockwell Automation (ROK) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
- Don't Overlook Rockwell Automation (ROK) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
May 11, 2026
Have you evaluated the performance of Rockwell Automation's (ROK) international operations for the quarter ending March 2026? Given the extensive global presence of this industrial equipment and software maker, analyzing the patterns in international revenues is crucial for understanding its financial strength and potential for growth.
The global economy today is deeply interlinked, making a company's engagement with international markets a critical factor in determining its financial success and growth path. It has become essential for investors to comprehend how much a company relies on these foreign markets, as this understanding reveals the firm's potential for consistent earnings, its capacity to harness different economic cycles, and its overall growth prospects.
Presence in international markets can act as a hedge against domestic economic downturns and provide access to faster-growing economies. However, this diversification also brings complexities due to currency fluctuations, geopolitical risks and differing market dynamics.
While delving into ROK's performance for the past quarter, we observed some fascinating trends in the revenue from its foreign segments that are commonly modeled and observed by analysts on Wall Street.
For the quarter, the company's total revenue amounted to $2.24 billion, experiencing an increase of 11.9% year over year. Next, we'll explore the breakdown of ROK's international revenue to understand the importance of its overseas business operations.
A Look into ROK's International Revenue Streams
Asia Pacific generated $257 million in revenues for the company in the last quarter, constituting 11.5% of the total. This represented a surprise of +9.65% compared to the $234.38 million projected by Wall Street analysts. Comparatively, in the previous quarter, Asia Pacific accounted for $255 million (12.1%), and in the year-ago quarter, it contributed $227 million (11.3%) to the total revenue.
During the quarter, EMEA contributed $430 million in revenue, making up 19.2% of the total revenue. When compared to the consensus estimate of $393.8 million, this meant a surprise of +9.19%. Looking back, EMEA contributed $372 million, or 17.7%, in the previous quarter, and $358 million, or 17.9%, in the same quarter of the previous year.
Latin America accounted for 6.3% of the company's total revenue during the quarter, translating to $140 million. Revenues from this region represented a surprise of +4.63%, with Wall Street analysts collectively expecting $133.81 million. When compared to the preceding quarter and the same quarter in the previous year, Latin America contributed $139 million (6.6%) and $128 million (6.4%) to the total revenue, respectively.
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International Revenue Predictions
For the current fiscal quarter, it is anticipated by Wall Street analysts that Rockwell Automation will post revenues of $2.23 billion, which reflects an increase of 4.1% the same quarter in the previous year. The revenue contributions are expected to be 12% from Asia Pacific ($268.83 million), 18.3% from EMEA ($407.68 million) and 7% from Latin America ($155.74 million).
For the entire year, the company's total revenue is forecasted to be $8.92 billion, which is an improvement of 6.9% from the previous year. The revenue contributions from different regions are expected as follows: Asia Pacific will contribute 11.7% ($1.04 billion), EMEA 17.8% ($1.59 billion) and Latin America 6.5% ($583.41 million) to the total revenue.
Concluding Remarks
Relying on international markets for revenues, Rockwell Automation faces both prospects and perils. Thus, tracking the company's international revenue trends is essential for accurately projecting its future trajectory.
In an era of growing international ties and escalating geopolitical disputes, financial analysts on Wall Street pay keen attention to these developments to fine-tune their earnings estimations for businesses operating across borders. It's important to note, however, that a range of additional variables, like a company's local market status, also play a crucial role in shaping these forecasts.
Here at Zacks, we put a great deal of emphasis on a company's changing earnings outlook, as empirical research has shown that's a powerful force driving a stock's near-term price performance. Quite naturally, the correlation is positive here -- an upward revision in earnings estimates drives the stock price higher.
The Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating mechanism, demonstrates a notable performance history confirmed through external audits. It effectively utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions to act as a predictor of a stock's price performance in the near term.
Currently, Rockwell Automation holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), signifying its potential to match the overall market's performance in the forthcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
A Look at Rockwell Automation's Recent Stock Price Performance
Over the past month, the stock has gained 14.6% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 9.1% increase. The Zacks Computer and Technology sector, of which Rockwell Automation is a part, has risen 19.1% over the same period. The company's shares have increased 15.1% over the past three months compared to the S&P 500's 7.1% increase. Over the same period, the sector has risen 17.5%
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- Rockwell Automation, Actemium Deploy AI to Cut Refrigeration Energy Use by 17% in Frozen Food Production
May 11, 2026
Autonomous PlantPAx-powered application continuously improves refrigeration systems to help reduce energy costs and equipment strain
MILWAUKEE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is helping make one of the most energy-intensive systems in frozen food manufacturing more efficient. Its PlantPAx® modern distributed control system (DCS) powers a new autonomous AI-application developed by PartnerNetwork™ member Actemium which continuously selects energy‑efficient operating configurations for industrial refrigeration equipment.Actemium
Actemium created the solution, known as Real-Time Coefficient of Performance (RtCOP), for a large producer of frozen french fry products. To date, RtCOP helps the food producer increase energy efficiency by 17%, delivering an estimated $130,000 annual savings per site. The solution also reduces strain on refrigeration assets, helping improve long‑term equipment reliability.
RtCOP functions like an always-on virtual operator, continuously analyzing system capacities, efficiencies and environmental conditions in real time to determine and implement energy-efficient combinations of compressors, condensers and evaporators.
"Autonomous optimization can help food producers conserve energy, reduce costs and ease demands on their workforce," said Jim Gillis, general manager, Actemium Atlantic Canada. "Energy‑based equipment ranking that is performed continuously and consistently is something human operators simply can't do in real time. This solution has the potential to transform refrigeration across food manufacturing."
The solution runs on Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx DCS, which provides real-time data access, processing speed and system transparency to enable continuous, autonomous optimization.
Industrial refrigeration accounts for up to 70% of a plant's electricity consumption, making it one of the largest opportunities for energy optimization in food manufacturing. Historically, these systems are operated to meet cooling demand rather than maximize energy efficiency, in part because operators lack the time and tools to continuously evaluate performance shifts.
"Solutions like RtCOP are increasingly needed as food producers face skills shortages, particularly in specialized areas like refrigeration, and pressure to operate more efficiently and sustainably," said Kris Dornan, Commercial Marketing Manager, Rockwell Automation. "Technologies like the PlantPAx modern DCS make AI-driven autonomous applications possible, and experienced partners like Actemium make them happen."
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Actemium is helping the food producer scale the solution across its fleet of refrigeration plants. Key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards enable site-to-site visibility into performance and benchmarking of system efficiency. Read more about Actemium's journey with Rockwell Automation here.
Learn more about Rockwell Automation's suite of products for food and beverage production here.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
About Actemium Actemium delivers bespoke solutions and services to clients across 40 countries. Its multi-disciplinary network combines the expertise of 400 local business units with a global approach to create value throughout the entire industrial life cycle. Actemium's 24,400 experts share with their clients the strong conviction that industry is key to building a sustainable world and strive to make a positive contribution to global performance. For more information, visit www.actemium.com.Rockwell Automation logo (PRNewsfoto/Rockwell Automation, Inc.)Cision
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- Don't Overlook Rockwell Automation (ROK) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
May 11, 2026 · zacks.com
Evaluate Rockwell Automation's (ROK) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.
- Rockwell Automation, Actemium Deploy AI to Cut Refrigeration Energy Use by 17% in Frozen Food Production
May 11, 2026 · prnewswire.com
Autonomous PlantPAx-powered application continuously improves refrigeration systems to help reduce energy costs and equipment strain MILWAUKEE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is helping make one of the most energy-intensive systems in frozen food manufacturing more efficient. Its PlantPAx® modern distributed control system (DCS) powers a new autonomous AI-application developed by PartnerNetwork™ member Actemium which continuously selects energy‑efficient operating configurations for industrial refrigeration equipment.
- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, ACTEMIUM DEPLOY AI TO CUT REFRIGERATION ENERGY USE BY 17% IN FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTION
May 11, 2026
AUTONOMOUS PLANTPAX-POWERED APPLICATION CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVES REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS TO HELP REDUCE ENERGY COSTS AND EQUIPMENT STRAIN MILWAUKEE, MAY 11, 2026 /PRNEWSWIRE/ -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. (NYSE: ROK), THE WORLD'S LARGEST COMPANY DEDICATED TO INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, IS HELPING MAKE ONE OF THE MOST ENERGY-INTENSIVE SYSTEMS IN FROZEN FOOD MANUFACTURING MORE EFFICIENT. ITS PLANTPAX® MODERN DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM (DCS) POWERS A NEW AUTONOMOUS AI-APPLICATION DEVELOPED BY PARTNERNETWORK™ MEMBER ACTEMIUM WHICH CONTINUOUSLY SELECTS ENERGY‑EFFICIENT OPERATING CONFIGURATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT.
- Results: Rockwell Automation, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
May 9, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its latest results. It was overall a positive result, with revenues beating expectations by 3.7% to hit US$2.2b. Rockwell Automation reported statutory earnings per share (EPS) US$3.10, which was a notable 15% above what the analysts had forecast. Earnings are an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance, look at what the analysts are forecasting for next year, and see if there's been a change in sentiment towards the company. So we gathered the latest post-earnings forecasts to see what estimates suggest is in store for next year.
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Following last week's earnings report, Rockwell Automation's 26 analysts are forecasting 2026 revenues to be US$8.95b, approximately in line with the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are predicted to shoot up 26% to US$12.32. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of US$8.88b and earnings per share (EPS) of US$11.38 in 2026. So the consensus seems to have become somewhat more optimistic on Rockwell Automation's earnings potential following these results.
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The analysts have been lifting their price targets on the back of the earnings upgrade, with the consensus price target rising 9.0% to US$460. It could also be instructive to look at the range of analyst estimates, to evaluate how different the outlier opinions are from the mean. There are some variant perceptions on Rockwell Automation, with the most bullish analyst valuing it at US$525 and the most bearish at US$282 per share. This shows there is still a bit of diversity in estimates, but analysts don't appear to be totally split on the stock as though it might be a success or failure situation.
Taking a look at the bigger picture now, one of the ways we can understand these forecasts is to see how they compare to both past performance and industry growth estimates. We would highlight that Rockwell Automation's revenue growth is expected to slow, with the forecast 3.3% annualised growth rate until the end of 2026 being well below the historical 4.6% p.a. growth over the last five years. Compare this against other companies (with analyst forecasts) in the industry, which are in aggregate expected to see revenue growth of 13% annually. So it's pretty clear that, while revenue growth is expected to slow down, the wider industry is also expected to grow faster than Rockwell Automation.
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The Bottom Line
The most important thing here is that the analysts upgraded their earnings per share estimates, suggesting that there has been a clear increase in optimism towards Rockwell Automation following these results. Fortunately, the analysts also reconfirmed their revenue estimates, suggesting that it's tracking in line with expectations. Although our data does suggest that Rockwell Automation's revenue is expected to perform worse than the wider industry. We note an upgrade to the price target, suggesting that the analysts believes the intrinsic value of the business is likely to improve over time.
With that said, the long-term trajectory of the company's earnings is a lot more important than next year. We have estimates - from multiple Rockwell Automation analysts - going out to 2028, and you can see them free on our platform here.
Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 1 warning sign for Rockwell Automation that you should be aware of.
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