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For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.
The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.
It also includes access to the Zacks Style Scores.
What are the Zacks Style Scores?
Developed alongside the Zacks Rank, the Zacks Style Scores are a group of complementary indicators that help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.
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Finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.
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The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.
Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +25.41% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
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Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Unum (UNM)
Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, Unum Group (UNM) was created following the Jun 1999 merger of Provident Companies, Inc. and Unum Corporation. Along with disability insurance, the company provides long-term care insurance, life insurance, employer- and employee-paid group benefits and related services. Since Jan 2003, UnumProvident has been classifying its operations into five segments: Income Protection, Life and Accident, Colonial, Corporate, and Other. Effective Jul 1, 2005, the company modified its reporting segments to separate its United States business from its United Kingdom subsidiary, Unum Limited. The company's business operations are now segmented as follows:
UNM is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 6.65; value investors should take notice.
11 analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.23 to $8.48 per share. UNM also boasts an average earnings surprise of 3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, UNM should be on investors' short list.
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18/09/2024 08:30 MKTUPDTE NOT PRICE SENSITIVE REL: 0830 HRS The Bankers Investment Trust Plc
MKTUPDTE: BIT: BIT - Transactions in Own Shares
ANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800B9YWXL3X1VMZ69 17 September 2024 THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC ("the Company") Market purchase by the Company of its own shares Notification is given that pursuant to the authority granted at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 22 February 2024 to make market purchases of the Company's own shares of 2.5p, a market purchase of 250,080 ordinary shares in the capital of the Company was made today at a price of 111.9997p per share to be held in treasury. The issued share capital of the Company following this purchase will continue to be 1,315,102,830 ordinary shares of 2.5p each of which 157,720,901 (12%) are held in treasury and have no voting rights. For calculations of interests in the Company's voting rights, on a poll, members have one vote per share. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in The Bankers Investment Trust PLC is 1,157,381,929. For further information, please call: Alex Crooke The Bankers Investment Trust PLC Telephone: 020 7818 4447 Wendy King For and on behalf of Janus Henderson Secretarial Services UK Limited Corporate Secretary to The Bankers Investment Trust PLC Telephone: 020 7818 4233 Harriet Hall PR Director, Investment Trusts Janus Henderson Investors Telephone: 020 7818 2919 End CA:00438208 For:BIT Type:MKTUPDTE Time:2024-09-18 08:30:18
The September syndrome is already visible in U.S. stock markets. September is known to be the worst-performing month for Wall Street. This year, too, the situation remains challenging. Major stock indexes suffered significant losses in the first week of this month. However, last week, was the best for these indexes in 2024.
Wall Street is currently riding on high expectations of the beginning of the interest rate cut regime by the Fed in the September FOMC meeting scheduled next week. The existing range of 5.25-5.5% marks a 23-year high level. If the Fed initiates a rate cut, it will be the first one since March 2020, at the onset of COVID-19.
At this stage, investment in stocks with high dividend yield strong price appreciation potential in the short term should enhance portfolio returns. Three such stocks are — The AES Corp. AES, Pfizer Inc. PFE and Unum Group UNM. These stocks currently carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Buy 3 High Dividend-Paying Stocks
The AES Corp.
The AES Corp. is one of the forerunners in the utility industry's transition to clean energy by investing in sustainable growth and innovative solutions while delivering superior results. In the second quarter of 2024, AES completed the construction or the acquisition of 976 megawatts (MW) of wind, solar and energy storage.
AES signed agreements to support 1.2 GW of new data center load at U.S utilities, 15-year PPAs for 727 MW of wind and solar to serve data center growth in Texas, and 310 MW retail supply to support data centers throughout Ohio. Looking ahead, the AES Indiana subsidiary plans to add up to 1,300 MW of wind, solar and battery energy storage by 2027.
AES has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 0.8% and 8%, respectively, for the current year. AES has a current dividend yield of 3.72%.
Robust Price Upside Potential for AES Stock
The short-term average price target of brokerage firms for AES represents an appreciation of 22.1% from the last closing price of $18.54. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $19-$25.
Pfizer Inc.
Pfizer is one of the largest and most successful drugmakers in the field of oncology. PFE’s position in oncology was strengthened with the addition of Seagen. Oncology sales comprise more than 26% of its total revenues. PFE’s oncology revenues grew 23% on an operational basis in the first half of 2024 driven by drugs like Xtandi, Lorbrena, Braftovi-Mektovi combination and Seagen’s cancer drugs.
Pfizer has committed significant resources toward the development of treatments in the fields of oncology, internal medicine, rare diseases, immunology, inflammation, vaccines and hospitals.
PFE has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 5.1% and 42.4%, respectively, for the current year. PFE has a current dividend yield of 5.74%.
Solid Price Upside Potential for PFE Shares
The short-term average price target of brokerage firms for Pfizer represents an appreciation of 13.9% from the last closing price of $29.27. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $27-$45.
Unum Group
Unum’s conservative pricing and reservation practices have contributed to overall profitability. Sustained increase in premiums is fueled by high persistency levels in core business and strong sales volume, along with solid benefits experience. Geographic expansion has been paying off as acquired dental insurance businesses are growing in the United States and the United Kingdom.
We believe strong operating results have led to a solid level of statutory earnings and capital, boosting financial flexibility. UNM has continually enhanced shareholders’ value. For the long term, UNM expects sales growth in the range of 8-12%, premium growth in the band of 4-7% and adjusted operating EPS growth of 10-15%.
UNM has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 4.4% and 10.6%, respectively, for the current year. UNM has a current dividend yield of 3.05%.
Impressive Price Upside Potential for UNM Shares
The short-term average price target of brokerage firms for Unum represents an appreciation of 16.9% from the last closing price of $55.02. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $52-$73.
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Shares of Voya Financial, Inc. VOYA gained 0.5% in the last trading session after the insurer agreed to buy OneAmerica Financial, Inc.’s full-service retirement plan business for an upfront purchase price of $50 million. The transaction, upon materialization, will strengthen the acquirer’s full-service retirement business within Wealth Solutions. This segment accounted for about 41% of total adjusted operating revenues in 2023.
OneAmerica Financial is a diversified mutual insurance organization. Its full-service retirement plan business comprises 401(k), 403(b), 457, non-qualified deferred compensation plans and employee stock ownership plans.
Pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed by Jan. 1, 2025.
Financial Considerations for VOYA
Apart from the upfront payment, Voya will have to pay a deferred consideration of up to $160 million, payable in the second quarter of 2026, depending on plan persistency and transition incentives.
Voya will fund the upfront price, transaction expenses of about $200 million with the existing excess capital of $0.4 billion as of June 30, 2024.
Voya Financial will use the earnings and cash flows of the acquired business to pay the maximum portion of the deferred component of the purchase price.
Acquisition Rationale Favoring VOYA
The addition of OneAmerica Financial’s full-service retirement plan business to VOYA’s portfolio will enhance the latter’s full-service retirement business by adding a broader set of capabilities as well as creating new opportunities for distribution partnerships. It will also help it serve workplace benefits and savings plans in a better way. It will also increase Voya’s Defined Contribution client assets to $580 billion from $519 billion currently, as well as total plan and participant count to 0.06 million and 7.9 million, respectively.
The acquisition will add $47 billion of assets in the emerging and mid-market and expand Voya’s general account to nearly $38 billion by adding about $4 billion of spread-based assets under management. Also, it will extend its top positions in large markets by adding about $15 billion of recordkeeping assets.
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) insurer expects to generate not less than $75 million of pre-tax adjusted operating earnings and more than $200 million of net revenues in the first year post-closing.
On the other hand, OneAmerica stands to benefit from gaining access to Voya’s market-leading customer digital experience and core recordkeeping services.
Voya’s Inorganic Growth
Voya Financial has pursued strategic acquisitions that have helped gain new product and distribution capabilities. In January 2023, Voya acquired Benefitfocus, Inc. The deal has expanded Voya’s ability to deliver innovative solutions for employers and better health plans to improve the financial, physical and emotional well-being of their employees. Benefitfocus provides Voya with new capabilities, access to new employer markets and a platform to advance a strategic vision for workplace benefits and savings.
Voya Financial and Allianz Global Investors’ (AllianzGI) long-term strategic partnership has added scale and diversification to Voya Investment Management and continues to deliver outstanding financial results.
Strategic acquisitions bode well for long-term growth.
Voya’s Price Performance
Shares of Voya Financial have gained 3.2% year to date, lagging the industry’s increase of 15.5%.
VOYA shares are trading well above the 50-day moving average, indicating a bullish trend.
VOYA Price Movement vs. 50-Day Moving Average
Voya Financial’s core businesses are higher-growth, higher-return and capital-light businesses and boast a solid presence. Expansion of the distribution network and achievement of efficiencies through automation are expected to drive performance. It boasts a solid capital position supporting effective capital deployment. Consistent cash flow and sufficient cash balances continue to boost liquidity. All these together should help VOYA shares trend higher.
Stocks to Consider
Some top-ranked stocks from the insurance space are Brighthouse Financial BHF, Unum Group UNM and Primerica PRI. Each stock presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Brighthouse Financial’s earnings surpassed estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed in one, the average earnings surprise being 3.76%.
Year to date, BHF’s stock has lost 20%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BHF’s 2024 and 2025 earnings indicates 29.8% and 9.4% year-over-year growth, respectively.
Unum Group delivered a four-quarter average earnings surprise of 2.96%. The stock has gained 20.5% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for UNM’s 2024 and 2025 earnings implies a 10.4% and 5.4% year-over-year increase, respectively.
Primerica earnings surpassed estimates in two of the last four quarters and missed in the other two, the average surprise being 1.74%.
Year to date, PRI’s stock has gained 23.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PRI’s 2024 and 2025 earnings implies 11.7% and 11.6% year-over-year growth, respectively.
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