Carnival Corporation & plc engages in the provision of leisure travel services in North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: NAA Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations, private islands, and a solar park, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. The company offers its services under the Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises, and Cunard brand. Additionally, it sells its cruises primarily through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, and websites. Carnival Corporation & plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Carnival Corporation

Key Points
Verizon offers a beefy 7.1% yield, and next September it should boost its payouts for the twentieth year in a row.
Carnival has been besting analyst quarterly profit targets for three years, and Wall Street pros continue to underestimate its earnings potential.
Verizon and Carnival are posting modest revenue growth, but it's positive growth for two undervalued investments.
It's not easy to find legitimate bargains in the market these days. Winners keep winning, often at a pace that exceeds the improvement in their fundamentals. The stocks that are lagging are probably being left behind for a reason.
I still see bargains here. I think Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) are dirt cheap stocks in this somewhat elevated market. They would be a good place for your next $300. Let's take a closer look.
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1. Verizon
You're not going to buy Verizon for high-octane growth. You have to go all the way back to 2009 -- 16 years ago -- to find the last time revenue for the wireless carrier has topped 6%.
Regardless, Verizon is a money machine. It generates a lot of cash serving the telecommunication needs of its 146.1 million consumer and business accounts. It has reported a normalized net income margin in the double digits for in each of the last 10 years.
It's not keeping all the money it's making for itself, either. Verizon pays out a generous quarterly dividend. Its current 7.1% yield is the highest among the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI). It has raised its distributions in each of the past 19 years.
Is Verizon about to shift into a new era of heartier growth? Probably not. If the rollout of 5G technology and other infrastructure improvements in recent years didn't find the business pushing down on the accelerator, it's not likely to happen anytime soon. Analysts see revenue falling short of 3% growth this year and next year, just as it has failed to clear that bar in each of the past three years in the golden age of 5G.
The payoff here is that Verizon is cheap. It's trading for just nine times trailing earnings, and eight times forward earnings. It does have a debt-heavy balance sheet that makes its enterprise value double its market cap, but it's still an attractive value proposition. Slow and steady isn't great, but it's a winning recipe for a cheap stock that should hold up better than a market that appears historically overvalued.
2. Carnival
There's a lot to say about cruise line stocks in general and Carnival in particular. The industry was shut down for more than 15 months in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, and even after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted its "No Sail Order" for ships, it was far from business as usual. Just a handful of ships were sailing well below capacity. There were passenger requirements and restrictions that watered down the experience, no pun intended.
Fast-forward to today. Carnival is on a winning streak of 10 consecutive quarters of record quarterly revenue results. It has an even longer run of bottom-line beats, landing ahead of analyst profit targets for a dozen quarters.
Carnival is the largest of the cruise lines in terms of fleet size and the number of passengers that walk up the gangplank. Its namesake brand is the best known option, and a mass market leader. It also has several more upscale lines.
It finally returned to profitability. Unlike Verizon or Royal Caribbean, its largest rival cruise line operator, Carnival isn't sharing its newfound wealth through dividends. However, net yield -- an industry metric that amounts to adjusted gross margin per available passenger cruise day -- is now at an all-time high.
The price to invest in Carnival is more than reasonable. It's trading for a modest 14 times the midpoint of its earnings guidance for this year. The multiple drops to 12 if you turn to what analysts are modeling for next year. In the meantime, consumer appetite for hitting the high seas continues to rise like the tide. It already has half of next year's sailing capacity booked. The total deposits for future sailings that it's holding is the highest that it has ever been at this time. Carnival is cheap, and its recovery is misunderstood and not fairly appreciated.
In the end, $300 is enough to buy either seven shares of Verizon or 10 shares of Carnival. You can also reshuffle your allocation to buy both. They aren't perfect stocks, but they are cheap -- dirt cheap -- in today's market.
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2 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now

Crocs, Inc. CROX is scheduled to release third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 30, before market open. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $965.1 million, indicating a drop of 9.1% from the prior-year figure.
The consensus estimate for earnings per share has dipped 0.4% in the past seven days to $2.37. The estimate indicates a decline of 34.2% from the year-ago period’s number.
The Broomfield, CO-based company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 12.5%, on average. In the last reported quarter, its bottom line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.5%.
Key Factors to Note Ahead of CROX’s Results
Crocs has been witnessing persistent softness in its HEYDUDE brand, which, coupled with a tough macroeconomic environment, is likely to have negatively impacted sales. Crocs’ HEYDUDE brand continues to face headwinds, with softness due to cautious U.S. consumer, elevated tariffs and wholesale channel pressures. The brand is navigating a prolonged reset in North America, marked by incremental inventory returns, wholesale cleanups and a pullback in performance marketing to improve profitability. Elevated supply-chain costs from tariffs remain a concern. Management had estimated a significant impact that will persist into the second half and beyond.
Despite growth in direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenues, the overall brand momentum appears challenged, which could weigh on the company's consolidated performance. On its lastearnings call Crocs had anticipated a modest sales decline of 9-11%, reflecting ongoing marketplace cleanups, reduced wholesale volumes and higher input costs.
In addition, incremental investments in talent, marketing and DTC expansion, coupled with a higher SG&A expense rate, are further pressuring operating leverage. The pullback in discounting for Crocs and incremental wholesale inventory cleanups for HEYDUDE have also been weighing on near-term margins. For the third quarter, the company had expected an adjusted operating margin of 18-19%, reflecting an anticipated negative impact of about 170 basis points from announced and pending tariffs.
However, gains from consumer demand and the continued strength of its core product categories, including sandals, have been encouraging. The company has consistently performed well in these segments, supported by effective pricing strategies and strong brand appeal. Its personalization engine, particularly the Jibbitz business, has shown steady growth. Additionally, Crocs' solid performance in its DTC channel and wholesale channels is expected to have further offered a boost. The consensus mark for the company’s DTC revenues is currently pegged at $507 million for the third quarter.
What Our Model Unveils for Crocs
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Crocs currently has an Earnings ESP of -3.12% and a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Crocs, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
CROX’s Valuation Picture
From a valuation perspective, Crocs offers an attractive opportunity, trading at a discount relative to the historical and industry benchmarks. With a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 7.26x, which is below the five-year high of 26.17x and the Textile - Apparel industry’s average of 16.95x, the stock offers compelling value for investors seeking exposure to the sector.
The recent market movements show that Crocs’ shares have lost 13.9% in the past six months compared with the industry's 5.6% drop.
Stocks Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates
Here are some companies, which according to our model, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Carnival Corp. CCL currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.45% and a Zacks Rank of 1. CCL is likely to register top and bottom-line growth when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $6.36 billion, indicating a 7.1% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The consensus estimate for CCL’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings is pegged at 24 cents per share, implying a 71.4% surge from the year-ago quarter’s actual. The consensus mark has risen 20% in the past 30 days.
Ralph Lauren Corporation RL currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.01% and a Zacks Rank of 2. RL is likely to register top and bottom-line growth when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.90 billion, indicating 9.9% growth from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for Ralph Lauren’s fiscal second-quarter earnings is pegged at $3.44 a share, implying 35.4% growth from the year-earlier quarter. The consensus mark has moved up 1.5% in the past 30 days.
Hanesbrands HBI currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.04% and a Zacks Rank of 3. HBI is likely to register a top-line decline when it reports third-quarter 2025 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $900.6 million, indicating a 3.9% decline from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for Hanesbrands’ third-quarter earnings is pegged at 16 cents a share, implying 6.7% growth from the year-earlier quarter. The consensus mark has been stable in the past 30 days.
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Crocs' Q3 Earnings Coming Up: What Surprise Awaits Investors?

Key Points
Management has efficiently handled bringing the company back to speed, and it's now generating record demand.
It's been paying down its debt at a fast clip.
It's cheap today, giving the stock room to expand.
Carnival (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) stock has made an incredible rebound over the past few years from its pandemic-induced plummet. It's up 265% over the past five years, and its business has not only fully recovered, but it's experiencing unrelenting record demand.
However, shares dipped after third-quarter earnings, providing an attractive entry point for investors. It's unclear why the market was disappointed in the report, although growth is slowing. More likely, it had to do with oil prices, since all of the large cruise company stocks fell in a similar trend.
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Investors who have been on the fence can use the dip to their advantage, and the stock is already climbing back, so now is the time to buy. Here are three reasons why.
1. Excellent management
Every company, starting at the top, will experience times of challenge. Good management is key to dealing with difficulty and operating under pressure, and more than that, handling challenges well signifies management that can make good decisions when things are going right. That's why it's one of the most important things investing legend Warren Buffett looks for in a top stock.
Carnival's management has steered it through a tremendously difficult time, starting with zero revenue and working its way back up to record levels in five years. Although it took some drastic actions, including building up a massive debt, it has retained its status as the dominant global cruise company and is back on the offense, purchasing new ships to meet sky-high demand and rolling out new, attractive destinations and trips for its loyal customers.
This is a reason to be confident that management can continue to guide the company to new heights and roll with whatever comes its way in the future.
2. Lower debt
Management is now in the stage of paying off the company's massive debt, and it's gone remarkably well. It ended the third quarter with $26.5 billion in debt, nearly $10 billion off its peak of $35 billion in 2023. That's almost a third of the total in two years, and keep in mind that it wasn't zero when the pandemic started. Many companies keep a healthy debt for various reasons, like being able to pay a great dividend or to ensure healthy investments in operations. Well-managed companies service the debt responsibly, keeping a comfortable cash and liquidity position. Carnival's debt levels historically have been below $10 billion, which means it has another $16 billion or so to pay down before reaching a level that most investors would probably find suitable.
At the current rates it's been paying it off, it wouldn't take more than a few more years to get it back to those levels. Also, keep in mind that it paid off that chunk when interest rates peaked at their highs. As they go down, it should be easier to pay it down even faster.
There are still a lot of moving parts here. One of the things investors may not have liked about Carnival's earnings report is that it converted some of its convertible debt into equity, which dilutes the stock. But that's not unusual, and in this case, investors knew it was coming. The positive effect is reducing the debt.
3. Priced to buy
The market is still heavily weighing in the high debt, and Carnival stock is still cheap today, trading at a price-to-sales ratio of 1.6 and a forward, 1-year P/E ratio of 12.
That's a low valuation that gives the stock plenty of room to expand without becoming expensive. As Carnival continues to report strong results and reduce its debt, the stock is likely to reward investors.
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3 Reasons to Buy the Dip on Carnival Stock

Key Points
Carnival Corp.'s recently launched Celebration Key has already attracted 500,000 guests since July.
Dutch Bros' fast-growing drive-thru chain makes the stock's recent dip a great buying opportunity.
Take-Two's upcoming release of "Grand Theft Auto VI" on May 26, 2026, could fuel strong shareholder returns in 2026 and beyond.
There are attractive opportunities in the consumer discretionary sector. The following leaders in travel, beverages, and video games are experiencing strong momentum and offer excellent return prospects for investors.
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1. Carnival Corp.
Demand for travel has not let up over the past few years. Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) served more than 13 million passengers last year, and these customers continue to pay higher ticket prices as demand is outstripping the available capacity of Carnival's ships.
Carnival continues to report record revenue and profits, while bookings are filling up for 2026. Carnival's recently launched Celebration Key private island has already attracted 500,000 guests since opening in July.
The stock is up 270% since bottoming out in 2022, but investors are still getting great value for the shares. The stock is trading at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 12 on next year's estimates, which is attractive for a growing cruise business.
2. Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is a high-growth drive-thru beverage chain with a unique advantage. It focuses on giving customers a warm and friendly experience while grabbing a drink on the go, and it's still early in its long-term expansion across the U.S.
Investors worried about investing in an unproven concept should take heart that Dutch Bros has been around for more than 30 years, but it just completed an initial public offering in 2021 to finance its nationwide expansion strategy. The company currently operates around 1,000 shops with plans to expand that to 2,029 in the next four years.
The company's results have been outstanding. Revenue grew 28% year over year in the most recent quarter, with solid growth in transactions and same-shop sales. Management credits these strong financials to its people-first culture. After the recent pullback, the stock could be coiling for a rebound in 2026.
3. Take-Two Interactive
Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) is one of the top video game producers in a growing $200 billion industry. Two of its most popular titles are Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K. The latest installment in Grand Theft Auto has sold 215 million copies since 2013, making the upcoming new release scheduled for May 26, 2026, a major event that could send the stock up next year.
To understand how big the release of Grand Theft Auto VI could be next year, consider that the online multiplayer feature of the current game saw a 50% increase in new players this year. There is tremendous anticipation for the first release in the series in more than a decade that appears to already be driving more interest in the franchise.
While the stock has already climbed 40% year to date, it's a good bet it will continue to move up leading into the new release. Grand Theft Auto VI could drive years of strong player engagement and revenue that deliver excellent returns for shareholders.
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3 Consumer Goods Stocks That Could Make Big Moves in 2026

Key Points
This company struggled mightily during the depths of the pandemic, but it's now generating revenue and earnings growth.
Lower interest rates in the near term, coupled with favorable long-term industry tailwinds, support durable demand.
Investors can buy shares at a very attractive valuation.
We are closing in on the end of 2025, and the S&P 500 is trading near record territory. Despite the bullish sentiment, not all businesses are close to reaching new all-time highs. And this could present investors with opportunities to buy the dip.
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Carnival keeps hitting fresh records with each passing quarter
Investors should take a closer look at Carnival (NYSE: CCL). The huge cruise line operator was decimated during the COVID-19 pandemic, as its operations were temporarily halted for safety purposes. It's no surprise that demand for cruise travel fell off a cliff for some time, which negatively impacted the company's revenue. Carnival was also forced to take on more debt.
We're more than five years past the onset of the health crisis. And it's been an impressive turnaround for this business. It seems that a quarter doesn't go by in which Carnival doesnt reportrecords for key performance metrics.
During the fiscal 2025 third quarter (ended Aug. 31), the company registered year-over-year revenue growth of 3% to $8.2 billion, a record. The top-line gain, while smaller than in the years before, still indicates healthy demand for cruise travel among consumers. Carnival ended the quarter with a record $7.1 billion customer deposits. Net yields, a proxy for pricing power, also reached a record.
Despite the general sentiment of macro uncertainty, Carnival's success appears to be broad-based from a geographic perspective, not just dependent on the Caribbean, which is what most investors might assume. CEO Josh Weinstein said in an interview that demand is "off the charts" for Europe and Alaska, for example.
Carnival's operating income totaled $2.3 billion, translating to a stellar 27.9% margin. This was yet another record. Investors should pay close attention to profit trends in the years ahead. Wall Street consensus analyst estimates call for earnings per share to increase 28% between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2027.
Carnival's success has allowed management to clean up the balance sheet. Carnival has refinanced some of its debt, ending last quarter with $26.5 billion in total debt. Bond ratings agencies are taking notice, upgrading the company's creditworthiness. These are all clearly encouraging signs.
The cruise line industry benefits from favorable long-term tailwinds
There's no denying that demand for cruise travel can shift with the economic winds. While it's certainly great to see that consumers want to take cruise trips in the face of economic uncertainty, there's a risk that a recession will seriously pressure demand. And this can crush Carnival's revenue momentum.
The Federal Reserve's more accommodative stance, with plans to cut interest rates, could help drive greater consumer spending. So, in the near term, it looks like Carnival could benefit from a macro tailwind.
The long-term picture is also bright. Cruise travel is bringing in younger customers. It's also drawing in first-time cruise-goers. This can expand the total addressable market. It also helps Carnival that cruise travel is viewed as providing a better value proposition than land-based alternatives. This all supports durable demand.
Investors can buy shares at a compelling valuation
Carnival shares might be selling for 60% below their all-time high, but they have skyrocketed 278% in the past three years. The company's impressive fundamental performance is getting the investment community's attention, which has supported more bullish sentiment.
But even after such a monumental rise, the valuation is compelling. The stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 12. Investors should take advantage of the current setup and buy the dip on Carnival stock. This is a solid company to own for the next five years.
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1 Stock Down 60% to Buy Right Now and Hold For the Next 5 Years

Pool Corporation POOL reported third-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top and bottom lines increased from the prior-year quarter's actuals.
During the quarter, the company stated benefits from steady maintenance demand and early signs of stabilization in new pool construction and remodel activity. It continued to enhance its digital capabilities through expanded adoption of its POOL360 applications and unveiled a strategic roadmap focused on innovation and growth.
While macroeconomic headwinds such as tariff uncertainty and elevated borrowing rates persist, management expects relief from recent rate policy easing and remains confident in its ability to outperform industry trends. Given the diversified product mix, strong private-label portfolio and strategic vendor alliances, the company is optimistic and anticipates driving growth in the upcoming periods.
POOL’s Q3 Earnings & Revenue Discussion
In the third quarter, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.39, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.38. In the prior-year quarter, it reported an adjusted EPS of $3.26.
Pool Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Quarterly net revenues of $1.45 billion beat the consensus mark of $1.44 billion. The top line increased 1.3% year over year. The upside was backed by steady customer demand for maintenance products.
POOL's Q3 Operating Highlights & Expenses
In the third quarter, the cost of sales came in at $1.02 billion compared with $1.01 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for the metric was $1.02 billion.
In the quarter, gross profits (as a percentage of net sales) came in at 29.6% compared with 29.1% reported in the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for the metric was 29.5%.
In the third quarter, operating income increased 0.9% year over year to $177.9 million. Our estimate for the metric was $182.9 million. The operating margin came in at 12.3%, flat year over year. Our estimate for operating margin was 12.6%.
Selling and administrative expenses increased 4.6% year over year to $251.2 million. In the third quarter, the company’s expenses rose, primarily due to higher employee-related and facility costs associated with the expansion of the sales center network and persistent inflationary pressures. Our estimate for the metric was $243.5 million.
Net income during the quarter totaled $127 million compared with $125.7 million reported in the year-ago quarter. Our estimate for net income was $127.6 million.
POOL's Balance Sheet
As of Sept. 30, 2025, the company’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to $128.4 million compared with $91.3 million as of Sept. 30, 2024. In the quarter, its net long-term debt amounted to $1.05 billion compared with $879.1 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
POOL's 2025 Guidance
For 2025, Pool Corp expects adjusted EPS in the range of $10.81-$11.31, inclusive of a $0.10 benefit from ASU 2016-09.
POOL’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Pool Corp currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Some better-ranked stocks from the Consumer Discretionary sector are Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. NCLH, Carnival Corporation & plc CCL and Planet Fitness, Inc. PLNT.
Norwegian Cruise Line flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.1%, on average. NCLH stock has declined 8.8% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NCLH’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6% and 15.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Carnival flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 169.8%, on average. Carnival stock has gained 18.1% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carnival’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.5% and 51.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Planet Fitness has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.8%, on average. Planet Fitness stock has gained 17.4% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Planet Fitness’ 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 10.2% and 13.1%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
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Pool Corp Q3 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y

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Chicago, IL – October 24, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article areCarnival Corp. CCL, Micron Technology MU, Synchrony Financial SYF and Ericsson ERIC.
4 Low-PEG GARP Stocks That Perfectly Balance Growth with Value
Over the past few months, the market cacophony has made hybrid investment particularly relevant. While volatility remains elevated amid global policy uncertainty and uneven sectoral growth, the broader earnings picture has strengthened. For example, the blended earnings growth rate for the S&P 500 in the third quarter of 2025 is 13.7%, with 86.9% of companies beating EPS estimates (Zacks Earnings Analysis).
Meanwhile, expectations of a gradual shift in Federal Reserve policy toward rate easing have begun to stabilize discount-rate pressure, improving the risk-reward balance for fundamentally strong companies.
In this environment, investments need to be prudently hedged to overcome uncertainties and limit losses related to external shocks. A question that often arises is whether one should resort to a value strategy that seeks discounted stocks or opt for growth investing in times of extreme market instability.
The investing track of the Oracle of Omaha over the past few decades and his gradual shift from being a pure-play value investor to a GARP (growth at a reasonable price) investor might give us all the answers.
Per the GARP theory, the strategic mingling of growth and value-investing principles gives us a hybrid strategy, offering an ideal investment by utilizing the best features of both. What GARPers look for is whether or not the stocks are somewhat undervalued and have solid, sustainable growth potential (Investopedia).
Several stocks that have surged significantly in recent years have demonstrated the overwhelming success of this hybrid investing strategy over pure-play value and growth investments. Here, we will discuss the success of four such stocks. These are Carnival Corp., Micron Technology, Synchrony Financial and Ericsson.
A Few More Words on GARP
GARP investing gives priority to one of the popular value metrics — the price/earnings growth (PEG) ratio. Although it is categorized under value investing, this strategy follows the principles of both growth and value investing.
The PEG ratio is defined as (Price/ Earnings)/Earnings Growth Rate
It relates the stocks' P/E ratios to the future earnings growth rates.
While P/E alone gives an idea of stocks that are trading at a discount, PEG, while adding the growth element to it, helps identify stocks with solid future potential.
A lower PEG ratio, preferably less than 1, is always better for GARP investors.
Say, for example, if a stock's P/E ratio is 10 and the expected long-term growth rate is 15%, the company's PEG will come down to 0.66, a ratio indicating both undervaluation and future growth potential.
Unfortunately, this ratio is often neglected due to investors' limitations in calculating the future earnings growth rate of a stock.
There are some drawbacks to using the PEG ratio though. It does not consider the very common situation of changing growth rates, such as the forecast of the first three years at a very high growth rate, followed by a sustainable but lower growth rate over the long term.
Hence, PEG-based investing can be even more rewarding if some other relevant parameters are also taken into consideration.
Here are four stocks that qualified the screening:
Carnival: Headquartered in Miami, FL, the company operates as a cruise and vacation company. As a single economic entity, Carnival Corporation & Carnival plc forms the largest cruise operator in the world. Carnival is the world's leading leisure travel firm and carries nearly half of the global cruise guests. The company operates in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia.
CCL stock can be an impressive value investment pick with its Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, Carnival also has an impressive long-term historical growth rate of 28.5%.
Micron: Idaho-based Micron Technology has established itself as one of the leading worldwide providers of semiconductor memory solutions. Micron's latest quarterly performance underscores its strategic positioning in the rapidly expanding AI-driven memory and storage markets. The positive impact of inventory improvement across multiple end markets is adding to top-line growth.
Micron can be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, the stock has an impressive long-term expected growth rate of 28.5%.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Synchrony Financial: As one of the nation's premier consumer financial services companies, Synchrony Financial offers a wide range of credit products through a diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and health and wellness providers. Synchrony Financial focuses on generating financial flexibility for its customers through offerings like private label credit cards, Dual Card and many more.
SYF stock can also be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, Synchrony Financial has a solid long-term historical growth rate of 13.1%.
Ericsson: Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is a leading provider of communication networks, telecom services and support solutions. The company is a leader in telecommunications and is now expanding its role into an ICT (Information and Communications Technology) solutions provider.
ERIC stock can be an impressive value investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of B. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, Ericsson also has an impressive long-term expected growth rate of 8.4%.
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Hasbro, Inc. HAS delivered a strong third-quarter 2025 top-line growth fueled mainly by the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment. The business once again outshone, reinforcing its role as a central growth engine in Hasbro’s long-term strategy.
Wizards of the Coast posted a robust performance, with revenues climbing 42% to $572 million. Magic: The Gathering was the standout, up 55% year over year, powered by blockbuster “Universes Beyond” collaborations such as Final Fantasy and Spider-Man. Management highlighted that these tie-ins are expanding distribution, attracting new players and deepening engagement. The segment’s operating profit jumped 39% to $252 million, representing an impressive 44% margin, underscoring the scalability of Magic and the benefits of brand partnerships.
The momentum is not limited to trading cards. Dungeons & Dragons, refreshed with new rulebooks in 2024, has seen its strongest start ever, while digital expansion continues to drive traction. D&D Beyond’s new virtual tabletop tool lifted weekly traffic by nearly 50% following its September debut. Meanwhile, Hasbro’s digital licensing titles, including the hit mobile game Monopoly Go! and the new SORRY! World, are performing well at the top of mobile charts. Looking ahead, anticipation is building for Hasbro’s upcoming sci-fi RPG, Exodus, which will be showcased later this year.
Management reaffirmed that Wizards and Digital Gaming are critical to sustaining growth, with guidance for full-year revenues of the former up 36-38% and margins holding near 44%. The strong engagement pipeline, innovative collaborations and a steady stream of content releases point to continued momentum through the holiday season and into 2026.
Hasbro’s third-quarter results underline how its “Playing to Win” strategy, anchored by high-engagement franchises and digital experiences, is paying off. With Magic, D&D, and digital titles leading the charge, the company is well-positioned to extend its leadership in the global play and gaming market.
Hasbro, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
HAS Raises 2025 Outlook
For 2025, Hasbro now anticipates total revenues to increase in high single digits on a constant currency basis. Earlier, the company expected total revenues to increase in mid-single digits.
It continues to expect the adjusted operating margin to be between 22% and 23%.
Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be in the range of $1.24-$1.26 billion, up from the prior expectation of $1.17-$1.2 billion.
HAS’ Zacks Rank
Hasbro currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks from the Consumer Discretionary sector are Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. NCLH, Carnival Corporation & plc CCL and Planet Fitness, Inc. PLNT.
Norwegian Cruise Line flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.1%, on average. NCLH stock has declined 7.2% year to date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NCLH’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6% and 14.8%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Carnival flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 169.8%, on average. Carnival stock has gained 17.3% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carnival’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.5% and 51.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Planet Fitness has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.8%, on average. Planet Fitness stock has gained 22.2% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Planet Fitness’ 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 10.2% and 13.1%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
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HAS Q3 Earnings Backed by Solid Wizards of the Coast & Gaming Momentum

Over the past few months, the market cacophony has made hybrid investment particularly relevant. While volatility remains elevated amid global policy uncertainty and uneven sectoral growth, the broader earnings picture has strengthened. For example, the blended earnings growth rate for the S&P 500 in the third quarter of 2025 is 13.7%, with 86.9% of companies beating EPS estimates (Zacks Earnings Analysis).
Meanwhile, expectations of a gradual shift in Federal Reserve policy toward rate easing have begun to stabilize discount-rate pressure, improving the risk-reward balance for fundamentally strong companies.
In this environment, investments need to be prudently hedged to overcome uncertainties and limit losses related to external shocks. A question that often arises is whether one should resort to a value strategy that seeks discounted stocks or opt for growth investing in times of extreme market instability.
The investing track of the Oracle of Omaha over the past few decades and his gradual shift from being a pure-play value investor to a GARP (growth at a reasonable price) investor might give us all the answers.
Per the GARP theory, the strategic mingling of growth and value-investing principles gives us a hybrid strategy, offering an ideal investment by utilizing the best features of both. What GARPers look for is whether or not the stocks are somewhat undervalued and have solid, sustainable growth potential (Investopedia).
Several stocks that have surged significantly in recent years have demonstrated the overwhelming success of this hybrid investing strategy over pure-play value and growth investments. Here, we will discuss the success of four such stocks. These are Carnival Corporation CCL, Micron Technology MU, Synchrony Financial SYF and Ericsson ERIC.
A Few More Words on GARP
GARP investing gives priority to one of the popular value metrics — the price/earnings growth (PEG) ratio. Although it is categorized under value investing, this strategy follows the principles of both growth and value investing.
The PEG ratio is defined as (Price/ Earnings)/Earnings Growth Rate
It relates the stocks’ P/E ratios to the future earnings growth rates.
While P/E alone gives an idea of stocks that are trading at a discount, PEG, while adding the growth element to it, helps identify stocks with solid future potential.
A lower PEG ratio, preferably less than 1, is always better for GARP investors.
Say, for example, if a stock's P/E ratio is 10 and the expected long-term growth rate is 15%, the company's PEG will come down to 0.66, a ratio indicating both undervaluation and future growth potential.
Unfortunately, this ratio is often neglected due to investors' limitations in calculating the future earnings growth rate of a stock.
There are some drawbacks to using the PEG ratio though. It does not consider the very common situation of changing growth rates, such as the forecast of the first three years at a very high growth rate, followed by a sustainable but lower growth rate over the long term.
Hence, PEG-based investing can be even more rewarding if some other relevant parameters are also taken into consideration.
Here are the screening criteria for a winning strategy:
PEG Ratio less than X Industry Median
P/E Ratio (using F1) less than X Industry Median (For more accurate valuation purpose)
Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) (Whether good market conditions or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 have a proven history of success.)
Market Capitalization greater than $1 Billion (This helps us to focus on companies that have strong liquidity.)
Average 20-Day Volume greater than 50,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stock is easily tradable.
Percentage Change F1 Earnings Estimate Revisions (4 Weeks) greater than 5%: Upward estimate revisions add to the optimism, suggesting further bullishness.
Value Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a Value Style Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 (Hold), offer the best upside potential.
Our PEG-Driven Picks
Here are four stocks that qualified the screening:
Carnival: Headquartered in Miami, FL, the company operates as a cruise and vacation company. As a single economic entity, Carnival Corporation & Carnival plc forms the largest cruise operator in the world. Carnival is the world’s leading leisure travel firm and carries nearly half of the global cruise guests. The company operates in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia.
CCL stock can be an impressive value investment pick with its Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, Carnival also has an impressive long-term historical growth rate of 28.5%.
Micron: Idaho-based Micron Technology has established itself as one of the leading worldwide providers of semiconductor memory solutions. Micron’s latest quarterly performance underscores its strategic positioning in the rapidly expanding AI-driven memory and storage markets. The positive impact of inventory improvement across multiple end markets is adding to top-line growth.
Micron can be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #1 and a Value Score of B. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, the stock has an impressive long-term expected growth rate of 28.5%.
Synchrony Financial: As one of the nation’s premier consumer financial services companies, Synchrony Financial offers a wide range of credit products through a diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and health and wellness providers. Synchrony Financial focuses on generating financial flexibility for its customers through offerings like private label credit cards, Dual Card and many more.
SYF stock can also be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, Synchrony Financial has a solid long-term historical growth rate of 13.1%.
Ericsson: Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is a leading provider of communication networks, telecom services and support solutions. The company is a leader in telecommunications and is now expanding its role into an ICT (Information and Communications Technology) solutions provider.
ERIC stock can be an impressive value investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2 and a Value Score of B. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, Ericsson also has an impressive long-term expected growth rate of 8.4%.
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4 Low-PEG GARP Stocks That Perfectly Balance Growth and Value

Las Vegas Sands Corp. LVS reported third-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The metrics increased on a year-over-year basis. Following the results, the company shares gained 3.8% in the after-market trading session.
For the third quarter, Las Vegas Sands delivered strong financial and operational results, underscored by continued momentum at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The property showcased exceptional performance, supported by new luxury suite offerings and elevated service experiences that align with the steady growth in travel and tourism spending across Asia.
In Macao, the company reaffirmed its long-term commitment to enhancing the region’s appeal as a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers. With decades of sustained investment, Las Vegas Sands remains confident that its development initiatives will strengthen Macao’s position as a global tourism hub and drive incremental growth in the periods ahead.
LVS’ Q3 Earnings & Revenues
Las Vegas Sands reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 78 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 62 cents by 25.8%. In the year-ago quarter, it had reported an EPS of 44 cents.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Interest expense (net of amounts capitalized) totaled $187 million compared with $179 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Quarterly net revenues of $3.33 billion topped the consensus mark of $3.01 billion. The top line increased 24.2% year over year.
Asian Operations
Las Vegas Sands’ Asia business includes the following resorts (all figures are compared with the year-ago quarter’s reported levels):
The Venetian Macao
In the third quarter, net revenues from The Venetian Macao came in at $692 million, flat year over year. Our model expected the quarterly revenues for this metric to be $613.3 million.
Quarterly revenues from the casino, rooms and mall were $543 million, $52 million and $64 million, respectively, compared with the year-ago quarter’s reported figures of $554 million, $54 million and $59 million. Convention, retail and other revenues were $17 million, up from $10 million reported a year ago. Food and beverage revenues were $16 million compared with $15 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted property EBITDA totaled $242 million, down from $267 million reported in the third quarter of 2024. Our estimate for the metric was $240.7 million.
Non-rolling chip drop and rolling chip volumes were $2.39 billion and $0.6 billion, respectively, compared with the year-ago quarter’s reported figures of $2.25 billion and $1.13 billion.
The segment’s hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) was $196 million compared with $202 million reported in the year-ago period. Occupancy rates were 98%, down from the prior year’s reported value of 98.8%.
The Londoner Macao
Net revenues from The Londoner Macao amounted to $686 million, up from $460 million reported in the prior-year period. Increased casino, rooms and food and beverage revenues caused the upside. We estimated the metric to be $478.8 million.
Revenues from casino, rooms and food and beverage totaled $525 million, $102 million and $31 million, respectively, compared with the year-ago quarter’s reported figures of $338 million, $68 million and $21 million. Mall revenues increased to $23 million from $20 million in the year-ago quarter. Quarterly revenues from convention, retail and other totaled $5 million, down from $13 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted property EBITDA totaled $219 million, up from $124 million reported in the year-ago quarter. Our estimate for the metric was pegged at $150.3 million.
Non-rolling chip drop and rolling chip volume were $2.27 billion and $2.31 billion, respectively, up from the year-ago quarter’s reported figures of $1.6 billion and $1.55 billion.
The segment’s hotel RevPAR was $253 million compared with $225 million in the year-ago quarter. Occupancy rates were 96.4%, down from 97.7% reported in the third quarter of 2024.
The Parisian Macao
Net revenues from The Parisian Macao were $218 million, down from $250 million reported a year ago. We estimated the metric to be $280.7 million.
Revenues from the casino, rooms, food and beverage, and mall were $163 million, $34 million, $14 million and $5 million, respectively, compared with the year-ago quarter’s reported figures of $189 million, $36 million, $17 million and $6 million. Quarterly revenues from convention, retail and other totaled $2 million, flat year over year.
Adjusted property EBITDA totaled $53 million, compared with $74 million reported a year ago. Our estimate for the metric was $63.1 million.
Non-rolling chip drop totaled $785 million, down from $1.05 billion reported a year ago.
The segment’s hotel RevPAR came in at $147 million, down from the prior year’s reported figure of $151 million. Occupancy rates were 97% compared with the prior year’s reported value of 98.5%.
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao
Net revenues from The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao were $206 million, down from $257 million reported a year ago. The downside can be attributed to a fall in casino and mall revenues. Our estimate for the metric was $235.9 million.
Casino, rooms and mall revenues were $132 million, $28 million and $38 million, respectively, compared with the year-ago quarter’s figures of $182 million, $27 million and $40 million. Revenues from food and beverage came in at $7 million flat year over year.
Adjusted property EBITDA totaled $74 million, down from $102 million reported in the year-ago quarter. Our estimate was $80.9 million.
Non-rolling chip drop and rolling chip volume were $683 million and $1.4 billion, respectively, compared with $684 million and $2.6 billion reported in the year-ago quarter.
The segment’s hotel RevPAR increased to $456 million from $442 million reported in the third quarter of 2024. Occupancy rates were 92.6% compared with the prior year’s reported value of 93.2%.
Sands Macao
Net revenues from Sands Macao came in at $72 million compared with the year-ago period’s value of $81 million. Our projection for the metric was $75 million.
Casino revenues totaled $66 million compared with $73 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted property EBITDA totaled $8 million, down from $14 million in the prior-year period. Our estimate was $13.2 million.
Non-rolling chip drop and rolling chip volume were $371 million and $18 million, respectively, compared with the year-ago quarter’s reported values of $407 million and $26 million.
The segment’s hotel RevPAR was $164 million compared with $171 million in the year-ago quarter. Occupancy rates were 98.4%, down from 99.4% reported in the year-ago quarter.
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Net revenues from Marina Bay Sands totaled $1.44 billion, up from $0.9 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. Our estimate for the metric was $1.27 billion.
Revenues from the casino, rooms and mall totaled $1.08 billion, $154 million and $69 million, respectively, compared with the year-ago quarter’s reported values of $600 million, $125 million and $63 million. Quarterly revenues from convention, retail and other totaled $41 million, compared with $42 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Food and beverage generated revenues of $95 million, compared with $89 million reported in the prior year quarter.
Adjusted property EBITDA totaled $743 million, up from $406 million reported in the year-ago quarter. We expected this metric to be $553.9 million.
Non-rolling chip drop and rolling chip volume were $2.55 billion and $9.07 billion, respectively, compared with the year-ago quarter’s reported values of $2.13 billion and $6.56 billion.
The segment’s hotel RevPAR was $937 million, up from $855 million in the third quarter of 2024. Occupancy rates were 95.5%, up from 94.7% reported in the year-ago quarter.
Operating Results of LVS
On a consolidated basis, adjusted property EBITDA totaled $1.34 billion in the third quarter, up from $991 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
LVS’ Financials
As of Sept. 30, 2025, Las Vegas Sands had unrestricted cash balances of $3.35 billion compared with $3.45 billion in the previous quarter. Total debt outstanding (excluding finance leases and financed purchases) was $15.63 billion, compared with $15.68 billion reported in the previous quarter.
In the reported quarter, capital expenditures totaled $229 million, comprising construction, development and maintenance activities of $99 million in Macao and $121 million at Marina Bay Sands.
LVS’ Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
Las Vegas Sands currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Some other top-ranked stocks from the Consumer Discretionary sector are Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. NCLH, Carnival Corporation & plc CCL and Hasbro, Inc. HAS.
Norwegian Cruise Line flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.1%, on average. NCLH stock has declined 8.2% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NCLH’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6% and 15.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
Carnival flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 169.8%, on average. Carnival stock has gained 20.4% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carnival’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.5% and 51.4%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Hasbro has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 43.8%, on average. Hasbro stock has gained 34.4% year to date.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hasbro’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.9% and 22.2%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
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