The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Philip Morris International, McDonald's, Texas Instruments and Blue Ridge Bankshares

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – July 22, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks 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: Philip Morris International Inc. PM, McDonald's Corp. MCD, Texas Instruments Inc. TXN and Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. BRBS.Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:Top Analyst Reports for Philip Morris, McDonald's and Texas InstrumentsThe 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 Philip Morris International Inc., McDonald's Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc., as well as a micro-cap stock Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. 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 >>>Ahead of Wall StreetThe daily 'Ahead of Wall Street' article is a must-read for all investors who would like to be ready for that day's trading action. The article comes out before the market opens, attempting to make sense of that morning's economic releases and how they will affect that day's market action. You can read this article for free on our home page and can actually sign up there to get an email notification as this article comes out each morning.You can read today's AWS here >>> Big Q2 Earnings Week Awaits: Pre-Market Futures Up SlightlyToday's Featured Research ReportsShares of Philip Morris have outperformed the Zacks Tobacco industry over the past six months (+47.9% vs. +41.8%). The company’s strong pricing power and an expanding smoke-free product portfolio have been driving the company. For the first quarter of 2025, Philip Morris' net revenues increased 5.8% year over year, driven by higher combustible tobacco pricing and increased smoke-free product volumes.Philip Morris has been making significant progress with its smoke-free transition, with products like IQOS and ZYN contributing to strong performance. The company has implemented significant cost-saving measures and strategic initiatives to enhance its margins and achieve its long-term financial goals.For 2025, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) is likely to be $7.26-$7.39, suggesting a 10.5-12.5% year-over-year increase. However, foreign currency fluctuations are concerning for the company.(You can read the full research report on Philip Morris here >>>)McDonald's shares have outperformed the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry over the past six months (+6.3% vs. +3.2%). The company is benefiting from menu innovations, value offerings and global expansion strategies. It plans to open approximately 2,200 restaurants globally in 2025. The company’s Accelerating the Arches strategy continues to fuel customer interest and strengthen its position in key global markets.Additionally, McDonald’s is working to improve its delivery services, making the ordering experience more convenient and efficient for customers. Despite these positives, the company is facing some challenges. A drop in comparable guest traffic is a concern, and inflation remains a hurdle.McDonald’s expects continued cost pressures this year, particularly in areas such as labor, food, packaging, and commodities, which could impact profitability.(You can read the full research report on McDonald's here >>>)Shares of Texas Instruments have gained +12.6% over the past six months against the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry’s gain of +16.7%. The company is benefiting from solid data center demand, which is boosting its prospects in the enterprise systems market. Sustained focus on expanding its product portfolio across the Analog and Embedded Processing segments helps in capturing market share.Texas Instruments’ deepening focus on manufacturing and advanced technology infusion is another positive. Our model estimates indicate revenues witness a CAGR of 8.69% through 2025-2027. Its robust cash flows and aggressive shareholder return policies instill confidence in its long-term prospects.However, cyclical downturn and pressure from underutilized manufacturing capacity are likely to continue hurting the Embedded Processing division’s performance in the near term. Rising manufacturing costs and the growing tech war between the United States and China are other concerns.(You can read the full research report on Texas Instruments here >>>)Blue Ridge Bankshare's shares have outperformed the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry over the past six months (+19.3% vs. +1.3%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $358.33 million is fortifying its financial foundation via strengthened capital ratios, with tangible common equity rising to 12.5% and risk-based capital to 20.83%, exceeding regulatory thresholds. Operational streamlining, including workforce reduction, has lowered expenses, improving operating leverage.BRBS is exiting non-core businesses, refocusing on lower-risk community banking. While core deposits and net interest margin are improving, recurring losses and ongoing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) oversight temper the recovery narrative. A smaller loan book and declining fee income limit near-term upside.Liquidity coverage is robust, but uninsured deposit levels remain high. The valuation suggests investors are cautiously optimistic, reflecting improved fundamentals but ongoing profitability and regulatory challenges.(You can read the full research report on Blue Ridge Bankshare here >>>)Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double"From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpZacks Investment Research800-767-3771 ext. 9339support@zacks.comhttps://www.zacks.comPast performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN): Free Stock Analysis Report McDonald's Corporation (MCD): Free Stock Analysis Report Philip Morris International Inc. (PM): Free Stock Analysis Report Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. 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