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EFX shares have moved up 14.8% in the past three months. The industry and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite have rallied 17.7% and 2%, respectively, over the same period. 3-Month Stock Price PerformanceZacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 revenues is pegged at $6.7 billion. The figure is expected to increase 10.9% year over year. For 2027, the consensus estimate is $7.4 billion, suggesting a 9.3% rise from the preceding year's actual. 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DATE Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer - Paul MalehChief Financial Officer - Eric NierenbergChief Corporate Development Officer - Chad Holmes TAKEAWAYS Revenue -- $210.8 million, representing 12.8% growth and the highest quarterly revenue in the history of CRA International, Inc.(NASDAQ:CRAI).Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share -- $2.16, increasing 14.9% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025.Non-GAAP EBITDA -- $26.8 million, a 15.3% increase reflecting a margin of 12.7%.Consultant Headcount -- ", "date_published": "2026-08-13T13:15:27+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "nasdaq.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "CRAI"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "CRAI", "name": "CRA International Inc", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/4dedfbda-207d-465c-8f84-a2ce38d22bf8/"}]}}, {"id": "source:a5f5f80430a8f48c35d451add9a547ad86563c6d7e3aea3e792d18315b19369c", "url": "https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/mike-ashley-buys-harvey-nichols-124448500.html", "external_url": "https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/mike-ashley-buys-harvey-nichols-124448500.html", "title": "Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols", "content_text": "Mike Ashley had described Harvey Nichols as being in a 'death spiral' - Eddie Mulholland Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is buying Harvey Nichols in a rescue deal that will save the luxury department store from collapse. 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The stock trades at a deep earnings discount and still carries favorable fundamental Style Scores, while recent profitability has held up better than revenues. The offset is near-term uncertainty. Federal procurement delays, contract sensitivity and downward earnings estimate revisions make the low multiple less straightforward than it first looks. Maximus Trades at a Deep Earnings Discount MMS trades at about 6.2X forward 12-month earnings, well below the Zacks sub-industry's 11.2X and its own five-year median of roughly 13.9X. The current multiple is also near the bottom of its five-year range of 6.2X to 20.5X.Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research That discount can appeal to value-focused investors, but it reflects weaker growth visibility rather than a simple market mispricing. Shares have fallen 35.6% in the past year as contract and procurement concerns have weighed on expectations.Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research MMS Earnings Growth Faces a Near-Term Reset Fiscal 2026 revenues are estimated at about $5.2 billion, down from $5.43 billion in fiscal 2025, before rising to roughly $5.43 billion in fiscal 2027. The top line therefore points to a reset before growth resumes. Earnings trends are firmer. The fiscal 2026 earnings estimate of $8.46 per share implies 14.9% growth, while third-quarter adjusted earnings rose 2.8% year over year to $2.22. Adjusted EBITDA margin also improved to 15.0% from 14.7%, helped by efficiency initiatives and AI-enabled tools. Maximus Pipeline Size Masks Conversion Risk Maximus ended June with a $50.4 billion sales pipeline, but year-to-date signed awards were only $1.25 billion and the trailing 12-month book-to-bill ratio was 0.5 times. Awarded but unsigned contracts totaled another $1.35 billion. Federal agencies are taking longer to complete procurements, revising scopes and relying more on bridge contracts and short-term extensions. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation BAH, a major provider of technology solutions to government customers, offers investors another way to assess federal spending trends. ICF International, Inc. ICFI, which serves federal, state, local and commercial clients, has also highlighted the importance of client diversification as federal work remains uneven. MMS Liquidity Supports Patience Through Volatility Story Continues Maximus had $1.65 billion of debt at June 30, with net leverage of 2.0 times and about $730 million available under its revolving credit facility. That gives the company room to absorb temporary working-capital pressure. The pressure was visible in the third quarter, when operating cash flow was an outflow of $125 million and days sales outstanding reached 98. Collections improved after quarter-end, including about $245 million received from a major federal customer, easing some of the near-term liquidity concern. Maximus Signals Favor Value but Warn on Timing The valuation and operating profile still have attractions, but timing remains the central issue. Maximus currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. This reflects unfavorable earnings estimate revision trends and argues against treating the low multiple alone as a buy signal. At the same time, MMS has a Value Score of A, Growth Score of B, Momentum Score of B and VGM Score of A. Those grades point to favorable value and fundamental characteristics, but Zacks Style Scores are designed to complement the Zacks Rank, not override it. Under that framework, the setup favors patience until estimate trends improve, despite the stock's unusually low valuation. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Maximus, Inc. 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The long term agreement covers a comprehensive set of programs focused on grid reliability and customer cost savings. The contract reinforces ICF International's role in large scale energy efficiency and utility program delivery. This kind of long term power grid work points to a broader theme in energy infrastructure that is worth exploring through 36 power grid technology and infrastructure stocks.NasdaqGS:ICFI Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Aug 2026 ICF International is a US based professional services company that provides management, technology, and policy consulting along with implementation services to government and commercial clients. This positions it as a partner for utilities like Entergy Louisiana that are running complex energy efficiency programs. 2 things going right for ICF International that this headline doesn't cover. What this Entergy Louisiana deal really signals about ICF International's energy story The core bet behind ICF International's Narrative is that large, multi year energy and IT contracts can make its earnings stream more resilient and more weighted to higher margin commercial work. This new Entergy Louisiana partnership sits right in the middle of that story. \"Rapidly rising demand for energy efficiency, electrification, flexible load management, and grid resilience services, especially from data center-driven electricity growth, is increasing multi-year commercial energy contract awards for ICF, supporting above-market revenue growth and a higher proportion of higher-margin commercial revenue\u2026\" Read the full ICF International narrative to see the case behind these numbers The Entergy Louisiana award shows how ICF International is trying to lean into that Narrative by deepening its role in grid efficiency rather than just adding another consulting assignment. It also showcases the Sightline platform, which pitches ICF not just as a services provider but as a data and software partner, something competitors like Siemens and Schneider Electric often use to differentiate themselves. What the market may miss is how this type of portfolio wide contract can support the company's push for a better project mix if it runs efficiently, while also reinforcing the risk analysts already flag around regulatory exposed energy efficiency spending. The deal supports the story of higher commercial energy visibility, but it also concentrates exposure to a funding model that can change with state level politics. Story Continues The same Entergy Louisiana news can look like a confidence boost or a concentration risk depending on which version of the ICF International Narrative you hold going in. To ensure you're always in the loop on how the latest news impacts the investment narrative for ICF International, head to the community page for ICF International to never miss an update on the top community narratives. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include ICFI. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. 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An interesting angle for investors is that Forrester cited unusually strong customer feedback on business value and \"white glove\" implementation, underlining C3.ai's execution and service credentials beyond its technology stack. We'll now examine how this third\u2011party endorsement of C3.ai's agentic AI platform and enterprise capabilities could reshape its existing investment narrative. Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle with our selection of the 56 best 'picks and shovels' of the AI gold rush converting record-breaking demand into massive cash flow. C3.ai Investment Narrative Recap To own C3.ai, you need to believe its agentic AI platform can translate technical recognition into steadier revenue and a path toward smaller losses. In the near term, the key catalyst is improved sales execution after a deep restructuring, while the biggest risk remains shrinking revenue and sustained operating losses. Forrester's Leader rating reinforces the product story but does not, by itself, resolve concerns about revenue declines or margin pressure. Among recent developments, the most relevant here is C3.ai's Q4 2026 report, which showed revenue dropping to US$51.6 million and a full year net loss of US$470.4 million. Viewed next to Forrester's strong assessment of the C3 Agentic AI Platform, this contrast highlights the core question for the catalyst narrative: can recognized technology and happy customers eventually reverse the revenue slide and narrow losses, or will execution issues keep dominating the numbers? Yet behind the positive third party praise, investors should also be aware of the persistent operating losses and what they could mean for... Read the full narrative on C3.ai (it's free!) C3.ai's narrative projects $269.8 million revenue and $32.7 million earnings by 2029. Uncover how C3.ai's forecasts yield a $8.82 fair value, a 17% downside to its current price. Exploring Other PerspectivesAI 1-Year Stock Price Chart While consensus stays cautious, the most optimistic analysts before this news were modeling roughly US$278 million revenue and US$33.5 million earnings by 2029, suggesting Forrester's endorsement could either reinforce their view of partner driven upside or prompt everyone to reassess how much execution and competition risk really remains. Story Continues Explore 7 other fair value estimates on C3.ai - why the stock might be worth as much as 33% more than the current price! The Verdict Is Yours Don't just follow the ticker - dig into the data and build a conviction that's truly your own. A great starting point for your C3.ai research is our analysis highlighting 3 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. Our free C3.ai research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate C3.ai's overall financial health at a glance. 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C3.ai (AI) stock is back in focus after Forrester Research named the company a Leader in its Q3 2026 AI Platforms report, highlighting the C3 Agentic AI Platform and customer feedback. See our latest analysis for C3.ai. The Forrester recognition comes as C3.ai's short term momentum has picked up, with a 30 day share price return of 18.77% and a 90 day share price return of 22.89%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return remains down 37.14% and the 5 year total shareholder return is down 76.86%, which points to recent enthusiasm building on a much weaker long term record. If this AI platform story has your attention, it can also be worth seeing which other AI stocks are gaining traction through the 33 AI small caps. Bulls point to C3.ai's Forrester leadership and recent share price rebound. Bears focus on the long stretch of weak shareholder returns and ongoing losses. Which side does the current valuation really support next? Most Popular Narrative: 20.5% Overvalued C3.ai last closed at $10.63, while the most widely followed narrative puts fair value at $8.82. That gap is built on specific growth and margin assumptions. The introduction of the Strategic Integrator Program and the open, agentic AI platform positions C3.ai to capitalize on the growing need for scalable, interoperable enterprise AI and regulatory-compliant solutions across industries, supporting both higher win rates and the ability to command premium pricing, thus benefiting both revenue growth and gross margins. Read the complete narrative. Want to see why this fair value still points to a premium for C3.ai? The core of the narrative blends modest revenue growth, rising margins, and a rich future earnings multiple. Result: Fair Value of $8.82 (OVERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, the recent 19% revenue decline and continued operating losses at C3.ai could quickly challenge this premium story if execution or partner support weakens further. Find out about the key risks to this C3.ai narrative. Next Steps If this mix of optimism and caution on C3.ai leaves you undecided, it can be useful to review the underlying data and recent filings yourself. To see what issues investors are flagging as potential red flags, review the 3 important warning signs. Looking for more investment ideas beyond C3.ai? If C3.ai has sharpened your interest, do not stop here. Fresh ideas in other corners of the market could be just as important for your portfolio. Story Continues Spot potential turnaround stories early by scanning the market for 20 elite penny stocks with strong financials that already show stronger financial foundations than typical speculative plays. 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Revenue of $474.5 million was essentially unchanged year over year and a bit light versus forecasts, reflecting pressure in federal client work offset by commercial energy, state and local, and international government demand. That mix shift is why the EPS beat mattered: cost discipline and a better client mix protected margins even without top-line acceleration. Management reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance of $1.89\u2013$1.96 billion (about $1.93 billion at the midpoint) and non-GAAP EPS of $6.95\u2013$7.25, saying roughly 90% of the revenue needed for the midpoint is already in backlog. Operating cash flow was strong in the quarter, reinforcing the quality of earnings. For government/consulting analysts, the key question after a flat-revenue print is whether the second-half federal recovery story is credible; reaffirming guidance with high backlog coverage is the reassurance that often drives the multiple higher despite the top-line miss. The shares closed the day at $95.05, up 11.4% from the previous close. Is now the time to buy ICF International? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. What Is The Market Telling Us ICF International's shares are not very volatile and have only had 9 moves greater than 5% over the last year. Moves this big are rare for ICF International and indicate this news significantly impacted the market's perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 3 months ago when the stock dropped 8% on the news that the company reported first-quarter 2026 results that fell short of analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings. The company's revenue came in at $437.5 million, a 10.3% decline year on year and below the forecasted $448.6 million. Furthermore, its adjusted earnings per share of $1.50 missed the anticipated $1.55. The simultaneous miss on both revenue and profit, coupled with a significant year-over-year sales drop, prompted a negative reaction from investors. ICF International is up 11.4% since the beginning of the year, and at $95.05 per share, it is trading close to its 52-week high of $100.58 from September 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ICF International's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,064. Story Continues WHILE YOU'RE HERE: The Next Palantir? One satellite company captures images of every point on Earth. Every single day. The Pentagon wants it. Hedge funds are using it to beat earnings. You've probably never heard of it. This is what the early days of Palantir looked like before it became a giant. Same playbook. Different technology. If you missed Palantir, you need to see this. Claim The Stock Ticker for Free HERE. 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