For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – August 24 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Dell Technologies Inc. DELL, Marvell Technology, Inc. MRVL, Verizon Communications Inc. VZ, Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. TLF and Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. MITQ.
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
Top Analyst Reports for Dell, Marvell Technologies and Verizon
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 Dell Technologies Inc., Marvell Technology, Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc., as well as two micro-cap stocks, Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. and Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. These research reports have been hand-picked from roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
You can see all of today’s research reports here >>>
Today's Featured Research Reports
Dell’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Computer - Micro Computers industry over the past year (+232.3% vs. +43.8%). Per the Zacks analyst, the company is benefiting from strong AI server demand, faster customer deployments and broader growth across traditional servers, storage and commercial PCs. Improving ISG profitability is also supporting cash generation and shareholder returns.
However, an unfavorable AI product mix, memory constraints, competitive pricing and unfavorable foreign exchange are pressuring gross margins. The company also remains exposed to balance-sheet leverage.
(You can read the full research report on Dell here >>>)
Marvell’s shares have outperformed the Electronics - Semiconductors industry over the past year (+243.9% vs. +48.7%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company is benefiting from strong AI-driven data center demand, with custom silicon, interconnect, switching and optics supporting growth. Its expanded NVIDIA partnership and recent acquisitions strengthen its position in hyperscaler infrastructure, while communications demand is recovering.
Yet, profitability remains sensitive to product mix, and the business is concentrated among a limited number of customers. Export controls, tariffs and overseas shipments pose risks, while intense competition could pressure demand and margins.
(You can read the full research report on Marvell here >>>)
Verizon’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Wireless National industry over the last six months (-1.0% vs. +88.1%). The Zacks analyst believes that AT&T faces intense competition in the U.S. wireless market, while high capital requirements and elevated leverage following recent acquisitions continue to constrain financial flexibility.
On the positive side, Verizon is improving customer acquisition, reducing churn and expanding broadband. Its converged offerings, Frontier integration, operating improvements, AI infrastructure initiatives and planned BT joint venture support longer-term growth prospects.
(You can read the full research report on Verizon here >>>)
Tandy Leather’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Retail - Apparel & Shoes industry over the past year (-19.1% vs. -4.2%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company faces thin profitability and limited cushion against tariff-driven sourcing inflation, rising lease obligations and escalating operating expenses. Its reliance on U.S. discretionary spending also leaves the business vulnerable to weaker consumer demand.
Yet, pricing optimization, favorable product mix and stronger community engagement are supporting margins and operating leverage. A debt-free balance sheet, positive cash generation and shareholder-friendly capital allocation provide strategic flexibility.
(You can read the full research report on Tandy Leather here >>>)
Moving iMage’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Technology Services industry over the last six months (-12.4% vs. +0.1%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company faces declining cash balances, elevated inventory and working-capital requirements, while project-driven revenue volatility and customer concentration add risk. Unresolved internal-control weaknesses could also weigh on investor sentiment.
However, MiT is benefiting from improving profitability and premium cinema upgrade trends. The DCS acquisition and Alamo Drafthouse agreement strengthen its position in immersive, premium-format theaters and support operating efficiency.
(You can read the full research report on Moving iMage here >>>)
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