- Kimberly-Clark EU Green Light And NICU Push Meet Undervalued Shares
May 7, 2026
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Kimberly-Clark and Suzano's tissue joint venture received the expected unconditional antitrust approval from the European Union. Huggies launched its "Natural Born Fighters" social impact campaign focused on supporting babies in neonatal intensive care units and their families.
For Kimberly-Clark (NasdaqGS:KMB), the fresh EU approval is a meaningful international step for its tissue partnership with Suzano, coming as the stock trades around $99.19. Over the past year, the share price shows a 22.4% decline and is 10.1% lower over five years, while the value score stands at 4, which may draw attention from investors looking at fundamentals.
The joint venture approval clarifies an important regulatory hurdle in Europe, while Huggies' "Natural Born Fighters" campaign adds a new dimension to the brand's social impact efforts. Together, these developments shape how you might think about Kimberly-Clark's global tissue platform and its long term brand positioning in baby care.
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Quick Assessment
✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At $99.19 versus a consensus target of $114.21, the stock trades about 13% below where analysts cluster. ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: The shares are assessed as trading roughly 37% below estimated fair value, classed as undervalued. ✅ Recent Momentum: A 30 day return of about 2.3% signals slightly positive short term sentiment.
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Key Considerations
📊 EU approval reduces regulatory uncertainty around the Suzano tissue joint venture, which could matter for Kimberly-Clark's European tissue footprint. 📊 Watch how the joint venture terms, margins and any disclosed volume or capacity targets evolve, and whether the Huggies NICU campaign translates into brand strength in baby care. ⚠️ With a 5.16% dividend flagged as not well covered and a high level of debt, funding partnerships or marketing pushes without stretching the balance sheet further is an important risk to track.
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- Suzano Connects an Area the Size of Over 200,000 Soccer Fields Through Ecological Corridors in Just Four Years
May 6, 2026
Initiative integrates fragments of native forests in the Atlantic Forest, Cerrado and Amazon biomes, stimulating wildlife movement, the expansion of vegetation cover and the restoration of ecosystems
SÃO PAULO, May 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suzano, the world's largest pulp supplier, has connected 214,368 hectares of native forest in the Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, and Amazon biomes in Brazil by establishing ecological corridors, restoring an area larger than 200,000 soccer fields within four years. In 2025 alone, 55,366 hectares of native forest were connected, advancing Suzano’s public goal of connecting 500,000 hectares by 2030, as outlined in the Company’s recently published Sustainability Report.
The implementation of ecological corridors is guided by decades of research and monitoring by Suzano and its partners. The aim is to connect larger fragments of land that host greater biodiversity, as well as those already monitored by experts, with sites where wildlife is limited or threatened. These corridors are designed to follow the shortest possible route, increasing the likelihood of them being used by wildlife to better support their movement.
"This connection allows animals to access different areas, increasing wildlife movement, supporting the dispersal of seeds and pollen, and enhancing genetic diversity and population resilience. It's not just about restoring areas of native forest – it's about enabling the ecosystem to function in an integrated way. When fragments are no longer isolated, the landscape regains its ability to sustain life continuously, which is essential for the conservation of biodiversity in these regions," said Paulo Groke, a forest engineer at the Ecofuturo Institute with over four decades of experience in conservation.
In the Atlantic Forest, Suzano’s focus is on connecting fragments between the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo, whilst it aims to increase overall connectivity in Mato Grosso do Sul, in the Cerrado region. In the Amazon, the Company is strengthening protection in the Arc of Deforestation, with emphasis on having created the Natural Heritage Private Reserve (RPPN) Nova Descoberta – the largest private reserve in Maranhão, covering 5,800 hectares – which connects to the Gurupi Mosaic, a group of conservation units and Indigenous lands between Maranhão and Pará, and is one of the most vital areas for biodiversity in the Eastern Amazon.
This initiative covers areas of land owned by both Suzano and third parties, adopting a collaborative model that engages local communities, rural landowners, civil society organizations and external funders. By connecting new areas of land, the impact of this initiative extends beyond Suzano’s owned areas, strengthening operations across extensive regions and fostering meaningful partnerships that support ecological restoration and conservation efforts.
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"Our bold Corredor da Mata program aims to build the largest ecological corridor in the Atlantic Forest. The sustainable use of land, executed through forest restoration and the implementation of agroforestry systems, is the primary activity developed by the partnership between iNovaland and Suzano. This has been paving the way and fostering connections through the exchange of knowledge and transfer of technology for the regional development of the rural community. We believe that the success of an ecological corridor depends on regional integration and the formation of partnerships among Indigenous communities, family farming settlements, rural landowners, companies, academia, and public agencies," stated Márcio Braga, Managing Director of iNovaland Brasil.
This collective approach is what drives widescale progress and ensures consistency in the project. "To achieve Suzano’s goal by 2030, we need to bring together different stakeholders around a shared purpose. We must look beyond our own areas and engage communities, rural producers and partners, to create corridors that bring environmental and social benefits to the entire surrounding area," said Giordano Automare, Executive Sustainability Manager at Suzano. "This effort requires dialogue and trust, to ensure healthier ecosystems and more resilient landscapes. Each section of the implemented corridor delivers value beyond Suzano, empowering everyone who depends on these areas," he added.
The implementation of ecological corridors is part of Suzano’s Nature Strategy, launched in 2025. The strategy was developed in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is guided by the STAR methodology, which identifies priority threats for reducing the risk of extinction of endangered species. Monitoring carried out in areas where ecological corridors have been implemented has already recorded 97 endangered species, of which 19 were chosen as the focus of action, including the hook-billed hermit, Kaapori capuchin and giant armadillo. This indicates the potential of these corridors to improve connectivity and support the survival of wildlife, in alignment with global biodiversity goals.
Detailed information about the progress of the ecological corridors initiative, the nature strategy, and the other social and environmental commitments undertaken by the Company is available in Suzano's 2025 Sustainability Report. To learn more, visit: https://www.suzano.com.br/sustainability-reports/2025-sustainability-report
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About Suzano
Suzano is the world's largest pulp supplier, a major paper and packaging producer in the Americas, and one of Brazil’s biggest employers.
Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability and innovation, Suzano produces responsibly grown raw materials that are exported to more than 100 countries around the world, meeting the global demand for bio-based solutions. These are used to make everyday items that reach more than two billion people, including toilet paper and tissue, packaging, printing and writing paper, personal hygiene products, and textiles.
Founded in Brazil over 100 years ago, today Suzano operates across Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s shares are listed on the B3 in São Paulo (SUZB3) and the New York Stock Exchange (SUZ). Learn more at: suzano.com.br/en
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- Suzano Selects Avondale Global Gateway as Gulf Coast Hub, Bringing Regular Wood Pulp Imports Back to Louisiana for First Time in More Than 30 Years
Apr 30, 2026
Five-year agreement establishes Avondale Global Gateway as a key Gulf Coast terminal for Suzano's growing North American operations
AVONDALE, La., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avondale Global Gateway (AGG) and Suzano today announced a five-year terminal services agreement that will bring regular wood pulp imports back to Louisiana for the first time in more than 30 years.Pictured left to right: Jerry Bologna (President & CEO at JEDCO), Mike Thomas (Chairman of the Board, Port of New Orleans), Adam Anderson (Chairman & CEO of T. Parker Host), Juliana Dos Santos Vizintim (Operations America, Suzano), and Councilmember Deano Bonano.
Under the agreement, AGG will serve as one of Suzano's terminals in the Central Gulf Coast for their wood pulp shipments arriving from Brazil, to be distributed across North America by rail. The first vessel is scheduled to arrive at AGG in the first week of May this year.
The agreement marks a significant milestone for both Louisiana and Suzano, the world's largest pulp supplier and one of Brazil's biggest exporters which has been present in the American market for over 40 years. Suzano's decision also aligns with its continued expansion in the region, including its 2024 acquisition of mills in Arkansas and North Carolina from Pactiv Evergreen. As part of its North American growth strategy, Suzano selected Avondale following a two-year evaluation process focused on logistics efficiency, infrastructure, and long-term scalability. The Avondale operation will support this strategy by creating a more centralized and efficient logistics footprint on the Gulf Coast.
"An efficient and resilient supply chain is essential to our business, and Avondale offers the combination of river access, rail connectivity, port infrastructure, and operational flexibility we were looking for," said Juliana Vizintim, Operations Executive Manager at Suzano. "This partnership strengthens our Gulf Coast logistics platform and enhances supply assurance and efficiency for our customers across North America. At Suzano, we believe it is only good for us if it is good for the world, and we view this milestone as a foundation for long-term value creation—benefiting the local community, our business partners, and our customers. Suzano and Avondale share a common vision focused on collaboration, growth, and building a sustainable future together."
To support the new operation, AGG has completed major upgrades to 245,000 square feet of warehouse space, including new concrete flooring, five additional loading doors, loading platforms, overhead awnings, and a laser fire detection and suppression system. These improvements were made specifically to meet Suzano's operational requirements.
In parallel, a $13 million rail expansion is underway at Avondale, funded in part through Louisiana Economic Development's FastSites program. Together with other site improvements, total investment tied to the Suzano operation is expected to exceed $20 million over time. The project is also expected to support 50 full-time jobs.
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"Bringing wood pulp back to Louisiana is a major milestone," said Adam Anderson, Chairman and CEO of T. Parker Host, parent company of Avondale Global Gateway. "This is new activity for the state, new jobs, and meaningful investment at Avondale. It reflects the kind of long-term industrial growth we believed this site could support and shows what's possible when the right partner, infrastructure, and location come together."
Rail service will play a central role in the operation, allowing cargo to move efficiently from vessel to warehouse to inland destinations across the United States. AGG worked closely with Union Pacific to align infrastructure and service capacity ahead of launch.
Since T. Parker Host acquired the former Avondale Shipyard in 2018, the 275-acre site has been steadily redeveloped into a multimodal logistics hub. Today, Avondale supports more than 600 workers across site operations, tenants, and active construction.
About Avondale Global Gateway
Avondale Global Gateway is a multimodal logistics and terminal facility located on the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Operated by T. Parker Host, the site offers deepwater dock access, large-scale warehousing, and Class I rail connectivity, supporting bulk and breakbulk cargo flows across North America. Learn more at www.avondaleglobalgateway.com
About Suzano
Suzano is the world's largest pulp supplier, a major paper and packaging producer in the Americas, and one of Brazil's largest employers.
Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability and innovation, Suzano produces responsibly grown raw materials that are exported to more than 100 countries, meeting global demand for bio-based solutions. These materials are used in everyday products that reach more than two billion people, including tissue, packaging, printing and writing paper, personal hygiene products, and textiles.
Founded in Brazil more than 100 years ago, Suzano operates across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's shares are listed on B3 in São Paulo (SUZB3) and the New York Stock Exchange (SUZ). Learn more at suzano.com.br/en.Avondale Global GatewayAvondale Global Gateway logo (PRNewsfoto/Avondale Global Gateway)Cision
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- Suzano Sells 12.7 Million Tonnes of Pulp for the First Time in Its History
Apr 29, 2026
SÃO PAULO, April 29, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suzano (B3: SUZB3 | NYSE: SUZ), the world’s largest pulp producer, announces its results for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), achieving a new all‑time record in pulp sales. Over the 12‑month period from April 2025 to March 2026, the company sold 12.7 million tonnes of pulp, the highest volume ever recorded in its history. During the same period, Suzano also sold 1.7 million tonnes of paper across the packaging, printing and writing, specialty, and tissue segments.
This unprecedented sales level mainly reflects the increase in production capacity following the start‑up of the Ribas do Rio Pardo pulp mill in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, as well as Suzano’s strong operational efficiency across its production lines and supply chains, serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide.
In the first quarter of 2026, Suzano sold a total of 3.2 million tonnes, comprising 2.8 million tonnes of pulp and 378 thousand tonnes of paper. Net revenue amounted to BRL 11.0 billion, while adjusted EBITDA reached BRL 4.6 billion. Net income totaled BRL 4.3 billion in 1Q26.
The quarterly results reflect the competitiveness and resilience of Suzano’s operations. Operating cash generation reached BRL 2.5 billion, amid a more challenging macroeconomic environment marked by the appreciation of the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Pulp prices in U.S. dollars posted a slight recovery during the period.
"We have delivered a solid first quarter, with pulp prices trading above our expectations at the end of 2025. The business remains fully focused on operational efficiency, cost discipline and deleveraging, pillars that provide resilience and will help to further strengthen our competitiveness in a challenging operating environment," said Beto Abreu, CEO of Suzano.
Potential impacts from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on global oil prices represent a cost pressure for Suzano and the industry as a whole. However, the company maintains hedging policies to mitigate the effects of higher energy costs on its operations. In the first quarter, cash cost of pulp production, excluding downtime, totaled BRL 802 per tonne.
Suzano’s net leverage in U.S. dollars ended March 2026 at 3.3 times. Net debt totaled USD 13.0 billion.
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- How Suzlon Energy (NSEI:SUZLON) Narrative Is Shifting On Higher Revenue Assumptions And Risk Views
Apr 10, 2026
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Suzlon Energy’s latest analyst update pegs fair value at ₹63.83, compared with the previous ₹62.91, giving you a fresh reference point for how the story is being modeled today. Bullish and bearish voices are reading this shift differently, with some pointing to improving revenue assumptions and others highlighting how incremental the change in fair value really is. Read on to see what is driving these views and how you can track the evolving Suzlon Energy narrative from here.
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What Wall Street Has Been Saying
🐂 Bullish Takeaways
Jefferies recently initiated coverage on Suzano with a bullish view. This gives you a reference point for how some analysts are framing upside potential in renewables and related industrial names that, like Suzlon Energy, are often tied to long cycle investment themes. The Jefferies stance highlights how some research houses are willing to underwrite long term growth stories where balance sheet repair, project execution and order book visibility are key inputs to their valuation work.
🐻 Bearish Takeaways
BofA moved Suzano to Neutral. This underscores how other analysts are more cautious when cash flow is closely linked to cyclical end markets and pricing, a useful reminder for Suzlon Energy investors to keep an eye on contract quality and counterparty risk. The split between Jefferies and BofA on Suzano illustrates the kind of dispersion you often see in coverage of capital intensive names. Small changes in assumptions around utilization, input costs and project timing can lead to meaningfully different fair value estimates.
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See how Suzlon Energy's fair value stacks up across multiple valuation models — not just analyst targets.
What's in the News
Suzlon Energy secured its sixth wind project of about 100 MW from GAIL in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, using 47 S120 turbines of 2.1 MW each to support decarbonization of GAIL’s upcoming petrochemical plant. The company received a 248.85 MW wind energy order from the ArcelorMittal Group’s renewable arm in India, supplying 79 S144 turbines of 3.15 MW each for a 550 MW hybrid project in Gujarat for captive use at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel facilities. Suzlon reported that this ArcelorMittal win is its fourth major wind order aimed at decarbonizing steel production and brings its contribution to around 1,156 MW of green steel capacity in India over the past 12 months. Ajay Kapur was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Group CEO from February 24, 2026, while J.P. Chalasani moved to the Group Executive Council and Girish Vanvari joined as an Independent Director for a five year term.
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How This Changes the Fair Value For Suzlon Energy
Fair value revised from ₹62.91 to ₹63.83. Assumed revenue growth rate adjusted from 25.40% to 26.07%. Net profit margin assumption moved from 10.50% to 10.47%. Future P/E multiple moved from 46.82x to 46.34x. Discount rate trimmed from 16.11% to 15.66%.
Never Miss an Update: Follow The Narrative
Narratives connect Suzlon Energy's business story to the underlying assumptions that sit behind analyst forecasts and fair value estimates. They refresh as new projects, policies, and management changes come through, so you can see how the thesis is evolving in real time.
Head over to the Simply Wall St Community and follow the Narrative on Suzlon Energy to stay up to date on:
How policy changes, such as amendments to wind ALMM procedures and localization requirements, are supporting domestic OEMs and Suzlon's competitive position. The role of new turbine models like the S144 and the expanding high margin O&M base in shaping revenue visibility and margin sustainability. Key risks around execution bottlenecks, rising competition from global players, policy uncertainty, leadership transition and shifts toward wind solar storage hybrids.
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- KMB Faces Pressure as Deutsche Bank Cuts Price Target
Mar 31, 2026
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is included among the 14 Safest Stocks with Highest Dividends.KMB Faces Pressure as Deutsche Bank Cuts Price Target
On March 30, Deutsche Bank lowered its price recommendation on Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) to $109 from $110. It reiterated a Hold rating on the shares. The firm said it is seeing “legitimate and widespread pressures building” across much of the consumer packaged goods sector, linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The analyst noted that stocks in the group underperformed in March, citing cost inflation concerns, the risk of demand weakening as consumers trade down, and unfavorable currency movements.
On March 27, Reuters reported that Britain’s competition watchdog has opened a phase 1 investigation into a $3.4 billion joint venture between Suzano and Kimberly-Clark. The Competition and Markets Authority has set a May 28 deadline to announce its decision following the phase 1 review.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) is a global company focused on products and solutions aimed at personal care. Its operations are organized into the North America and International Personal Care segments.
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- Why International Paper (IP) Is Down 5.8% After EMEA Spin-Off Plan and Insider Buying News
Mar 15, 2026
In recent days, International Paper outlined plans to spin off its EMEA packaging business by early 2027, while insider director Anders Gustafsson bought about US$1,000,000 of company shares following a sharp pullback. These moves have fueled takeover speculation, especially around potential interest from Suzano, as the company simplifies into a pure-play North American packaging business. We'll now examine how the planned EMEA spin-off reshapes International Paper's existing investment narrative and future earnings assumptions.
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International Paper Investment Narrative Recap
To own International Paper, you need to believe its pivot toward a more focused North American packaging business can eventually translate into more stable earnings, despite recent losses and sector pressure. Right now, the key near term catalyst is how effectively management executes its portfolio simplification and operational fixes, while the biggest risk remains mill reliability and capital intensity. The latest spin off plan and insider buying do not fundamentally change those execution and balance sheet risks.
The planned spin off of the EMEA packaging operations by early 2027 is the clearest announcement tied to the recent volatility and takeover speculation. By separating a structurally challenged, more volatile European business, International Paper is aiming to tighten its story around North American packaging, which sits at the center of both bullish and bearish earnings assumptions. How cleanly this separation is executed, and at what cost, will directly influence whether the current transformation targets remain realistic.
Yet even if the pure play packaging story gains traction, investors should be aware that unresolved mill reliability issues and heavy future capex needs could still...
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International Paper’s narrative projects $28.1 billion revenue and $2.0 billion earnings by 2028.
Uncover how International Paper's forecasts yield a $47.35 fair value, a 27% upside to its current price.
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Some of the lowest ranked analysts were already cautious, assuming revenue of about US$26.2 billion and earnings of roughly US$1.9 billion by 2028, so if you are weighing the EMEA spin off and sector pricing shifts, it is useful to compare that more pessimistic path with your own expectations and see whether this new information nudges you closer to or further from those downside assumptions.
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- SUZ vs. KLBAY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Mar 3, 2026
Investors with an interest in Paper and Related Products stocks have likely encountered both Suzano S.A. Sponsored ADR (SUZ) and Klabin SA (KLBAY). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.
Suzano S.A. Sponsored ADR has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Klabin SA has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now. The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that SUZ has an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.
SUZ currently has a forward P/E ratio of 9.47, while KLBAY has a forward P/E of 9.55. We also note that SUZ has a PEG ratio of 0.22. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. KLBAY currently has a PEG ratio of 1.03.
Another notable valuation metric for SUZ is its P/B ratio of 1.76. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, KLBAY has a P/B of 9.41.
Based on these metrics and many more, SUZ holds a Value grade of A, while KLBAY has a Value grade of C.
SUZ sticks out from KLBAY in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that SUZ is the better option right now.
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- Recent Price Trend in Suzano (SUZ) is Your Friend, Here's Why
Mar 2, 2026
When it comes to short-term investing or trading, they say "the trend is your friend." And there's no denying that this is the most profitable strategy. But making sure of the sustainability of a trend to profit from it is easier said than done.
Often, the direction of a stock's price movement reverses quickly after taking a position in it, making investors incur a short-term capital loss. So, it's important to ensure that there are enough factors -- such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. -- that could keep the momentum in the stock going.
Investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move may find our "Recent Price Strength" screen pretty useful. This predefined screen comes handy in spotting stocks that are on an uptrend backed by strength in their fundamentals, and trading in the upper portion of their 52-week high-low range, which is usually an indicator of bullishness.
There are several stocks that passed through the screen and Suzano S.A. Sponsored ADR (SUZ) is one of them. Here are the key reasons why this stock is a solid choice for "trend" investing.
A solid price increase over a period of 12 weeks reflects investors' continued willingness to pay more for the potential upside in a stock. SUZ is quite a good fit in this regard, gaining 22.6% over this period.
However, it's not enough to look at the price change for around three months, as it doesn't reflect any trend reversal that might have happened in a shorter time frame. It's important for a potential winner to maintain the price trend. A price increase of 20.9% over the past four weeks ensures that the trend is still in place for the stock of this company.
Moreover, SUZ is currently trading at 93.3% of its 52-week High-Low Range, hinting that it can be on the verge of a breakout.
Looking at the fundamentals, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than the 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises -- the key factors that impact a stock's near-term price movements.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
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Another factor that confirms the company's fundamental strength is its Average Broker Recommendation of #1 (Strong Buy). This indicates that the brokerage community is highly optimistic about the stock's near-term price performance.
So, the price trend in SUZ may not reverse anytime soon.
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- Beat the Market the Zacks Way: Contineum Therapeutics, Suzano, PepsiCo in Focus
Mar 2, 2026
Last week, the U.S. market performance was mixed, with gains from strong corporate earnings largely neutralized by slower growth expectations, rising inflation concerns and geopolitical tension. The three major indexes, like the Nasdaq Composite, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, managed to stay afloat by 0.18%, 0.60% and 0.35%, respectively. Investors are concerned over uncertainty caused by the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, and rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures wholesale inflation, rose 0.5% for the month of January, after advancing by a downwardly revised 0.4% in December, exceeding the 0.3% consensus estimate. Core PPI climbed 0.8% after gaining 0.6% in December. These higher-than-expected numbers suggest that inflation may not be cooling as quickly as hoped. Weekly jobless claims remained low at 212,000, showing that the labor market is still relatively strong.
Overall, the U.S. economy remains resilient, supported by strong corporate profits and a solid job market, but inflation pressures and geopolitical risks continue to create uncertainty.
Regardless of market conditions, we, here at Zacks, provide investors with unbiased guidance on how to beat the market.
As usual, Zacks Research guided investors over the past three months with its time-tested methodologies. Given the prevailing market uncertainty, you may want to look at our feats to prepare better for your next action.
Here are some of our key achievements:
Contineum Therapeutics and NETSTREIT Following Zacks Rank Upgrade
Shares of Contineum Therapeutics, Inc. CTNM have gained 27.1% (versus the S&P 500’s 0.2% decrease) since it was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on December 30.
Another stock, NETSTREIT Corp. NTST, which was also upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 on December 26, has returned 19% (versus the S&P 500’s 0.6% decrease) since then.
Zacks Rank, our short-term rating system, has earnings estimate revisions at its core. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
An equal-weight portfolio of Zacks Rank # 1 (Strong Buy) stocks outperformed the equal-weight S&P 500 index by 7 percentage points (+17.81% for the Zacks Rank #1 stocks vs. +10.85% for the index).
This hypothetical equal-weight portfolio returned +22.4% in 2024 vs. +13.7% for the equal-weight S&P 500 index. Over the preceding 10-year period (2016 through 2025), this portfolio of qual-weight Zacks Rank #1 stocks has outperformed the equal-weight S&P 500 index by more than 7 percentage points (+18.55% vs. +11.65%).
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Zacks Recommendation Upgrades Suzano and AngioDynamics
Shares of Suzano S.A. SUZ and AngioDynamics, Inc. ANGO have advanced 21.7% (versus the S&P 500’s 0.5% decrease) and 13.8% (versus the S&P 500’s 0.5% decrease), since their Zacks Recommendation was upgraded to Outperform on January 8 and January 9, respectively.
While the Zacks Rank is our short-term rating system that is most effective over the one- to three-month holding horizon, the Zacks Recommendation aims to predict performance over the next 6 to 12 months. However, just like the Zacks Rank, the foundation for the Zacks Recommendation is trends in earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Recommendation classifies stocks into three groups — Outperform, Neutral and Underperform. While these recommendations are determined quantitatively, our analysts have the flexibility to override them for the 1100+ stocks they closely follow based on their better judgment of factors such as valuation, industry conditions and management effectiveness than the quantitative model.
Zacks Focus List Stocks Deere, Chevron Shoot Up
Shares of Deere & Company DE, which belongs to the Zacks Focus List, have gained 34.2% over the past 12 weeks. The stock was added to the Focus List on July 25, 2017. Another Focus-List holding, Chevron Corporation CVX, which was added to the portfolio on June 29, 2023, has returned 24.3% over the past 12 weeks. The S&P 500 has advanced 0.7% over this period.
The 50-stock Focus List portfolio returned +22.1% in 2025 vs. +17.9% for the S&P 500 index and +11.4% for the equal-weight version of the index.
The Zacks Focus List portfolio returned +18.41% in 2024 vs. +25.04% for the S&P 500 index and +13% for the equal-weight S&P 500 index. The portfolio had returned +29.54% in 2023 vs. +26.28% for the S&P 500 index and +13.61% for the equal-weight S&P 500 index. In 2022, the portfolio returned -15.2% vs. the S&P 500 index’s -17.96%.
The portfolio has outperformed on a rolling one-year (+22.1% vs. +17.9%), three-year (+23.3% vs. +23.01%), and 10-year (+15.5% vs. +14.8%) basis and since 2004 (+12.1% vs. +10.7%).
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Zacks ECAP Stocks Church & Dwight & Amgen Make Significant Gains
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. CHD, a component of our Earnings Certain Admiral Portfolio (ECAP), has jumped 25.5% over the past 12 weeks. Amgen Inc. AMGN has followed Church & Dwight with 14.7% returns.
The Zacks ECAP, which consists of 30 concentrated, ultra-defensive, long-term Buy-and-Hold stocks, returned -2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025 vs. the S&P 500 index’s +2.7% gain (SPY ETF). For 2025 as a whole, the portfolio returned -1.67% vs. +17.9% gain for the S&P 500 index.
For the year 2024, the portfolio returned +16.26% vs. +24.89% for the S&P 500 index (SPY ETF).
In 2023, the portfolio returned +12.17% vs. +26.28% for the S&P 500 index. The portfolio returned -4.7% in 2022 vs. the S&P 500 index’s -17.96%.
With little to no turnover and annual rebalance periodicity, ECAP seeks to minimize capital loss by holding shares of companies whose earnings streams exhibit a proven 20+ year track record of surviving recessionary periods with minimal impact on aggregate earnings growth relative to the overall S&P 500.
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Zacks ECDP Stocks Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo Outperform Peers
The Procter & Gamble Company PG, which is part of our Earnings Certain Dividend Portfolio (ECDP), has returned 14.6% over the past 12 weeks. Another ECDP stock, PepsiCo, Inc. PEP, has also climbed 14.2% over the same time frame. Of course, the inclination of investors toward quality dividend stocks to secure an income stream amid heightened market volatility contributed to this performance.
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With an extremely low beta and a history of minimum earnings variability over the last 20+ years, this 25-stock portfolio helps to significantly mitigate risk.
The Zacks ECDP returned -2.1% in 2025 Q4 vs. the S&P 500 index’s +2.7% gain and the Dividend Aristocrats ETF’s (NOBL) +1.6% return. For 2025, the portfolio returned -0.6% vs. +6.8% gain for the Dividend Aristocrat ETF.
For the full year of 2024, the portfolio returned +6.95% vs. +24.89% for the S&P 500 index and +6.72% for NOBL.
The portfolio returned -0.9% in 2023 vs. +26.28% for the S&P 500 index and +8.11% for NOBL. The portfolio returned -2.3% in 2022 vs. -17.96% for the S&P 500 index and -8.34% for NOBL.
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Zacks Top 10 Stock FirstCash Delivers Solid Returns
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. FCFS, from the Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026, has jumped 23% since the list was released on January 5, 2026, compared with the S&P 500 index’s 0.5% increase during this period.
The Top 10 portfolio returned +22.6% in 2025 vs. +17.9% for the S&P 500 index and +11.4% for the equal-weight version of the index.
The Top 10 portfolio returned +62.98% in 2024, vs. +25.04% for the S&P 500 index and +13% for the equal-weight version of the index. The portfolio had returned +25.15% in 2023 vs. +26.28% for the S&P 500 index.
Since 2012, the Top 10 portfolio has produced a cumulative return of +2,472.7%vs. +561.6% for the S&P 500 index and +403.3% for the equal-weight version of the index. The portfolio has produced an average annual return of +25.8% in the period 2012 through year-end 2025, vs. +13.1% for the S&P 500 index and +10.5% for the equal-weight version of the index.
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