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Top Analyst Reports for AbbVie, RTX & IBM

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Top Analyst Reports for AbbVie, RTX & IBM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team…
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  • EVI delivered solid top-line momentum, with revenues rising 24% in the December quarter and 20% for the first six months of FY26, alongside gross margin expansion to ~31%

    80% confidence
  • Steadily improving global commercial air traffic boosts RTX's sales

    80% confidence
  • Strong volumes and a favorable mix across large commercial engines and Pratt Canada operations are expected to support RTX's growth momentum in the commercial aerospace market

    80% confidence
  • Skyrizi and Rinvoq are performing extremely well, bolstered by approvals in new indications, and should support top-line growth in the next few years

    80% confidence
  • Rising expenses remain a concern for Affirm

    80% confidence
  • AbbVie's neuroscience portfolio is contributing to top-line growth

    80% confidence
  • Corcept's sole dependence on Cushing's syndrome drug, Korlym, for revenues is concerning

    80% confidence
  • Easing demand momentum amid persistent headwinds hurts Shake Shack with limited traffic growth, inflation pressures and weather disruptions remaining a concern

    80% confidence
  • Improved mix, pricing discipline and operating leverage are enhancing EVI's earnings quality

    80% confidence
  • EVI's earnings conversion remains pressured with net income dipping to $4.2 million as SG&A rose 26%, outpacing revenue growth

    80% confidence
  • IBM's acquisition spree has escalated integration risks, while its high debt level is burdensome

    80% confidence
  • Boise Cascade is hurting due to slow single-family housing starts, resulting in low volumes and unfavorable commodity pricing

    80% confidence
  • Supply-chain challenges continue to affect the aerospace sector, which may adversely impact RTX

    80% confidence
  • IBM's focus on quantum technology for solutions to complex problems beyond the reach of classical computing is a tailwind

    80% confidence
  • AbbVie has successfully navigated Humira's loss of exclusivity by launching two other successful new immunology medicines, Skyrizi and Rinvoq

    80% confidence
  • IBM is gaining traction on the Watsonx platform, which is likely to be its core technology platform for AI capabilities

    80% confidence
  • The uncertainties created by the recent imposition of U.S. government-issued import tariffs pose a risk for RTX

    80% confidence
  • Growth in Affirm's active merchant numbers and improvement in Gross Merchandise Value will fuel its top-line

    80% confidence
  • Check Point is gaining from solid contributions of its growth-oriented products, primarily CloudGuard, Sandblast Zero-day threat prevention and Infinity solutions

    80% confidence
  • DaVita's patient-centric care model leverages its platform and continued execution of targeted initiatives to improve treatment adherence is an added plus

    80% confidence
  • AbbVie has been on an acquisition spree in the past couple of years to bolster its early-stage pipeline that should drive long-term growth

    80% confidence
  • EVI's operating cash flow improved to $5.1 million despite a $12.6 million inventory build

    80% confidence
  • Rocky Mountain faces near-term liquidity and covenant risk, with $0.6 million cash, continued operating losses, high-cost 12% debt and reliance on external funding

    80% confidence
  • Strong service and parts growth support Penske's earnings, though declining BEV units and softer premium demand may limit near-term results

    80% confidence
  • AbbVie delivered robust net sales growth in 2025 which is just the second full year following the Humira LOE in the United States

    80% confidence
  • LATAM Airlines is focused on premium traffic and an efficient cost structure

    80% confidence
  • IPG Photonics is benefiting from innovations such as the CROSSBOW laser counter-UAV system and growth in medical applications, particularly urology

    80% confidence
  • Weakness in IBM's traditional business and foreign exchange volatility remain concerns

    80% confidence
  • Spectrum Brands is focused on driving growth through brand-building, innovation and operating efficiency

    80% confidence
  • EVI's fiscal 2025 acquisitions contributed $40 million in revenues and $2 million in net income year to date

    80% confidence
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