The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Walmart, Palantir Technologies and Uber Technologies

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – May 20, 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: Walmart Inc. WMT, Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR and Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER.Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:Top Analyst Reports for Walmart, Palantir and UberThe 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 Walmart Inc., Palantir Technologies Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc.. 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 and attempts 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 >>> Pre-Markets Lower as the Street Absorbs Downgrade, Warnings Today's Featured Research ReportsWalmart's shares have outperformed the Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry over the past year (+55.0% vs. +52.9%). The company benefits from the inherent strength of its highly diversified business model. Walmart's strong omnichannel strategy has boosted traffic at physical stores and digital platforms.Walmart's focus on improving delivery services is successful, leading to steady grocery market share gains. Upsides like these, along with growth in newer ventures like advertising and membership, fueled first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein earnings and revenues increased year over year, and e-commerce sales surged.Despite a strong start to the year, Walmart expects potential hurdles in the coming quarters. The company withheld its fiscal second-quarter earnings outlook, citing uncertainty related to tariffs and a highly fluid economic environment. These tariff costs, even at reduced levels, are expected to push prices higher in the near term.(You can read the full research report on Walmart here >>>)Shares of Palantir have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Software industry over the year-to-date period (+82.2% vs. +7.3%). The company's AI strategy, driven by Foundry, Gotham and AIP platforms, targets government and commercial sectors, enabling real-time insights and operational efficiency.Notable defense projects, like Open DAGIR, and AIP boot camps for commercial clients boost customer acquisition. With $5.2 billion in cash, no debt and S&P 500 inclusion, Palantir enjoys strong liquidity, growing revenues and increased investor visibility. Meanwhile, PLTR's reluctance to dividend payout is a green flag for dividend-seeking investors.Intense competition from tech giants and rising costs amidst a rapidly evolving AI landscape and an elevated valuation challenge its appeal. Palantir shares have gained 499.1% in a year and we have a Neutral rating on it in anticipation of a correction.(You can read the full research report on Palantir here >>>)Uber's shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Services industry over the past year (+48% vs. -2.3%). The company which dominates the North American ride-sharing market, is likely to increase its focus on suburban markets to drive growth. The Zacks analyst remains confident about its ability to combat the challenges with the help of a strong operating model and successful diversification strategy.Even though Uber's primary business is ride-sharing, it has diversified into food delivery and freight over time. On the flip side, fears of gross bookings slowdown and elimination of intermediary services weigh on UBER shares.A debt load above industry levels and currency-related woes represent further headwinds. Considering all these factors, investors are advised to wait for a better entry point. For those who already own the stock, it will be prudent to stay invested. Our thesis is supported by our Neutral recommendation on the shares.(You can read the full research report on Uber here >>>)Media ContactZacks Investment Research800-767-3771 ext. 9339support@zacks.com                                      https://www.zacks.com                                                 Past 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. 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While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want 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 Walmart Inc. (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER): Free Stock Analysis Report Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks