Thursday, September 10, 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 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), RTX Corp. (RTX) and Abbott Laboratories (ABT), as well as two micro-cap stocks NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) and Precipio, Inc. (PRPO). 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.
These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
You can see all of today’s research reports here >>>
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Today's Featured Research Reports
Goldman Sachs’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry over the past year (+33.7% vs. +22.5%). The company’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Goldman Sachs is prioritizing durable revenue streams, with improving deal activity and a strong investment banking backlog supporting fee-income growth. The recent IG Wealth Management collaboration, along with the planned LCN and NEOS acquisitions, is likely to further strengthen Asset & Wealth Management.
However, the rising expense base might hamper its near-term profitability. Elevated provisions amid a volatile macro backdrop remain a key concern. Its high dependence on overseas revenues is worrisome.
Nevertheless, the company’s private credit expansion is expected to diversify revenues and drive long-term growth. Its strong capital and liquidity position will continue to support shareholder returns.
(You can read the full research report on Goldman Sachs here >>>)
Shares of RTX have outperformed the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry over the past year (+27.2% vs. -9.5%). The company is supported by a steady recovery in commercial aerospace, strong defense orders and robust backlog. Rising global air traffic, higher commercial OEM and aftermarket sales and strong demand for large commercial engines should aid growth.
RTX's defense business remains well-positioned, backed by strong bookings from the Pentagon and foreign allies. The company ended the second quarter of 2026 with a backlog of $289 billion. Its cash generation funds expansion, innovation and debt reduction.
However, persistent supply-chain disruptions remain a concern. Aircraft engine availability issues may affect production and deliveries. Tariff-related uncertainty and expanded Russia-linked sanctions also pose risks to RTX’s operations. The Zacks analyst have a Neutral rating on RTX shares.
(You can read the full research report on RTX here >>>)
Abbott’s shares have declined -18.9% over the past year against the Zacks Medical - Products industry’s decline of -28.9%. The company’s Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics remain exposed to respiratory testing volatility, China pricing policies still constrain Core Laboratory growth, and Exact Sciences adds integration, financing and dilution risks. With full-year sales guidance maintained and EPS guidance raised, the risk-reward profile is balanced for a Neutral view.
Nevertheless, Abbott’s diversified portfolio supports steady underlying growth, led by Medical Devices, FreeStyle Libre and Established Pharmaceuticals. Core Laboratory demand remains resilient, while Cancer Diagnostics adds an oncology platform and a faster-growing screening franchise.
Nutrition is showing sequential improvement as pricing actions, WIC wins and new products support volume recovery. A steady pipeline across electrophysiology, structural heart and diabetes should sustain product-led growth.
(You can read the full research report on Abbott here >>>)
Shares of NLI have outperformed the Zacks Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry over the past year (+15.6% vs. -11.7%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $330.07 million benefits from a diversified earnings base, established competitive positions and improving operating efficiency across CompX and Kronos.
Broad-based demand in Security Products, industrial growth in Marine Components and Kronos’ lower cost structure support earnings resilience and the operating outlook. Strong liquidity also provides flexibility for investment, dividends and legacy obligations.
However, NL remains materially exposed to Kronos and the cyclical TiO2 market, where pricing recovery is incomplete, and low-cost global supply could constrain sustained margin expansion. Environmental and litigation obligations remain difficult to predict, while currency volatility can offset operating improvements at Kronos and reduce the visibility of NL’s earnings recovery.
(You can read the full research report on NLI here >>>)
Precipio’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Medical Info Systems industry over the past year (+26.5% vs. -16%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $45.83 million has an investment case which rests on rising pathology volumes, improving margins and a developing products business. Pathology growth is supporting service revenues, while the Products division is benefiting from distributor expansion, a growing pipeline and commercialization of the rapid AML assay.
The integrated pathology-product model may provide operating leverage as internally validated diagnostics are scaled externally. Liquidity and operating cash flow improved, although profitability remains uneven.
However, key risks include slower pipeline conversion, shipment timing, customer concentration, reimbursement and pricing-mix pressure, supplier obligations, cybersecurity litigation and funding sensitivity. The valuation points to restrained investor expectations, creating upside potential if revenue growth, margin improvement and operating consistency strengthen.
(You can read the full research report on Precipio here >>>)
Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Coherent Corp. (COHR), NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) and Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN).
Mark Vickery
Senior Editor
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Today's Must Read
Focus on Core Businesses & Liquidity Position Aid Goldman (GS)
Record Backlog Supports RTX Despite Supply Chain Disruptions
Abbott's (ABT) Strong Portfolio and New Products Support Growth
Featured Reports
AI Optics Demand Benefits Coherent (COHR) Amid Supply Constraints
Per the Zacks analyst, Coherent benefits from strong AI optics demand, solid bookings and long-term customer commitments. However, supply constraints in Indium Phosphide may limit revenue growth.
Coinbase (COIN) Banks on Improving Top Line, Expenses Hurt
Per the Zacks analyst, higher transaction revenues, subscription and services revenues, growth in crypto assets should drive Coinbase revenues. However, escalating expenses hurt its margins.
CACI International (CACI) Benefits From Rising Defense Spending
Per the Zacks analyst, favorable defense spending, strong program exposure and growing demand for mission-critical technologies are supporting CACI International's growth prospects.
Product Innovation & AIS Growth Aid Acuity (AYI), High Costs Ail
Per the Zacks analyst, Acuity benefits from product innovation, AIS expansion, strong QSC contributions and building automation demand. However, soft ABL sales and cost pressures remain concerns.
Chord Energy's Williston Scale Supports Growth and Cash Flow
Per the Zacks analyst, Chord Energy's scale and long-lateral inventory in the Williston Basin support production stability and free cash flow growth. However, rising operating costs raise concerns.
Digital Adoption & Investments Aids OUTFRONT Media (OUT)
Per the Zacks Analyst, OUTFRONT Media gains from digital adoption and the use of automated sales channels and strategic technological investments. However, cyclical ad demand and debt costs pose risks
Sarepta's (SRPT) Success with siRNA Pipeline Lifts Long-Term Sentiment
Though tighter labeling of Sarepta's Elevidys weighs on the near term, the Zacks Analyst is enthused by early data on two Arrowhead-linked drugs which offers clinical validation for siRNA candidates.
New Upgrades
NetApp (NTAP) Gains From AI-Driven All-Flash Storage Demand
Per the Zacks analyst, NetApp is gaining from AI-driven all-flash storage demand, with the first quarter fiscal 2027 revenue surging 46.6% to a record $1.31 billion on strong AI workloads.
TTM Technologies (TTMI) Gains From AI and Defense Demand
Per Zacks Analyst, TTM Technologies benefits from robust AI infrastructure and defense demand, strong backlog visibility and advanced PCB and RF expansion supporting growth.
American Eagle's (AEO) Aerie Strength & Cost Efforts Aid Growth
Per the Zacks analyst, Aerie's strong momentum, strategic investments, digital capabilities and improving expense leverage position American Eagle for sustained growth and profitability.
New Downgrades
High Input Costs Ail International Flavors' (IFF) Margins
The Zacks analyst is concerned that high costs for raw material, energy and logistics as well as currency-translation risks will likely hurt International Flavors' results in the near term.
Pool Weakness and Inventory Correction to Weigh on Pentair (PNR)
The Zacks analyst is concerned that larger-than-anticipated inventory correction along with weak end-market demand in the Pool channel will continue to hurt Pentair's results in the near-term.
Campbell's (CPB) Appears Troubled by Elevated Cost Inflation
Per the Zacks analyst, cost inflation hurt Campbell's gross margin. In Q4, adjusted gross profit margin fell 190 basis points to 28.6%, impacted by cost inflation and supply-chain costs among others.
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