Top Stock Reports for Apple, Walmart & JPMorgan

Tuesday, January 20, 2026The 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 Apple Inc. (AAPL), Walmart Inc. (WMT) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), as well as two micro-cap stocks Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) and Motorsport Games Inc. (MSGM). 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 >>> Q4 Earnings, Davos Tension Inform Late Start to Trading WeekToday's Featured Research ReportsApple’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Computer - Micro Computers industry over the past six months (+20.5% vs. +19.5%). The company is benefiting from strong growth in Services revenues. The company now has more than 1 billion paid subscribers across its Services portfolio. The new iPhone 17 series is expected to drive top-line growth. Expanding capabilities of AI Intelligence is noteworthy. Apple expects the December quarter’s (first-quarter fiscal 2026) net sales to grow between 10% and 12% on a year-over-year basis. The company expects iPhone sales to grow in double digits year over year. The Mac segment is expected to face a tough year-over-year comparison, and Services are expected to grow at the 2025 rate. However, gross margin is expected to be 47-48% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, including a tariff impact of $1.4 billion. Increasing regulatory headwinds and tariffs are a concern.(You can read the full research report on Apple here >>>)Shares of Walmart have outperformed the Zacks Retail - Supermarkets industry over the past six months (+25.7% vs. +23.4%). The company’s performance reflects strong execution across its omnichannel model, with robust store-led fulfillment, solid e-commerce growth and sustained market share gains. Third-quarter fiscal 2026 results highlight robust comparable sales, broad-based traffic growth and rapidly expanding higher-margin businesses such as advertising and membership, which represent a meaningful share of operating income. Faster delivery speeds, improved inventory availability and marketplace expansion continue to support e-commerce growth. Management’s raised fiscal 2026 view underscores confidence in sustaining growth. However, margin expansion remains constrained by elevated operating costs and tariff risks. Currency volatility, intense competition and an ongoing mix shift toward lower-margin essentials amid macroeconomic uncertainty are also concerns. (You can read the full research report on Walmart here >>>)JPMorgan’s shares have gained +8.4% over the past six months against the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry’s gain of +15.7%. The company’s share prices were driven by continued operational strength amid cost concerns and a weak asset quality. Its fourth-quarter 2025 results reflected investment banking (IB) business strength and solid loan demand.Business expansion initiatives (global and domestic), robust loan and deposit balance and changes in interest rates will support net interest income (NII) expansion. For 2026, the bank expects NII to increase approximately 7%. In IB, the company’s solid pipeline and market leadership remain competitive strengths, though capital markets volatility and weakness in the mortgage banking business are likely to weigh on non-interest income. Technology and marketing investments will keep expenses elevated. A tough macro backdrop raises concerns about asset quality.(You can read the full research report on JPMorgan here >>>)Shares of Park Aerospace have outperformed the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry over the past six months (+27.7% vs. +23.8%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $499.94 million boasts a 40-year uninterrupted dividend history, returning over $608 million to shareholders. It is well-aligned with the accelerating aerospace composites market, supplying key materials for next-gen aircraft like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350. Park’s focus on low-volume, high-complexity components creates a defensible niche with strong margins and reduced competition. Defense exposure adds stability, with long-term demand from military aircraft and modernization programs. Participation in fleet renewals, emerging markets and the space economy further broadens growth avenues. However, risks include near-term military program declines, customer delays, high composite costs, customer concentration, and geopolitical uncertainty. Despite these headwinds, Park trades at a discount to peers on EV/sales and EV/EBITDA. (You can read the full research report on Park Aerospace here >>>)Motorsport Games’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Gaming industry over the past year (+135.4% vs. +4.3%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $19.18 million has entered a structurally improved phase, marked by sustained operating profitability, reflecting successful restructuring, lower costs and better revenue quality rather than a one-off rebound. Le Mans Ultimate has emerged as a durable core franchise, demonstrating the ability to generate ongoing sales and downloadable content revenues beyond launch, while RaceControl adds a recurring subscription layer that improves visibility and lifetime value. Medium-term upside is tied to eventual console expansion that leverages existing intellectual property. Offsetting these positives are meaningful risks, including high revenue concentration, partial reliance on non-recurring items to support earnings, potential shareholder dilution from outstanding warrants, fixed licensing obligations that reduce cost flexibility, and execution and timing risks around the multi-year console development timeline.(You can read the full research report on Motorsport Games here >>>)Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), McDonald's Corp. (MCD) and Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD). Mark VickerySenior EditorNote: Sheraz Mian heads the Zacks Equity Research department and is a well-regarded expert of aggregate earnings. He is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and publishes the weekly Earnings Trends and Earnings Preview reports. If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>>Today's Must ReadStrong Services Growth to Aid Apple (AAPL) Amid Tariff HeadwindsWalmart (WMT) Benefits from Strong E-Commerce OperationsExpansion Plan and Solid IB Aid JPMorgan (JPM) Weak Asset Quality AilsFeatured ReportsSolid Comps Growth and Expansion Aid McDonald's (MCD) Amid High CostsPer the Zacks analyst, McDonald's is benefiting from robust comps growth and solid expansion efforts. However, macroeconomic challenges and commodity and wage inflation hurts.Strategic Investments and Data Center Demand Aid Evergys (EVRG) GrowthPer the Zacks analyst, Evergy's $17.5B investment through 2029 will expand clean power generation, strengthen infrastructure, and support rising electricity demand from data centers.Veoneer Acquisition To Aid Magna (MGA) Amid Expected Decline in SalesPer the Zacks analyst, the acquisition of Veoneer Active Safety business has solidified Magna's position as a global leader in active safety. However, the expected decline in sales remains a concern.HEPACO Buyout Benefits Clean Harbors (CLH), Competition HighPer the Zacks analyst, HEPACO acquisition expanded Clean Harbors' Environmental Services segment's field services business. High competition lowers pricing power and increases operational expenses.Solid In-force Business Aids Reinsurance Group (RGA)Per the Zacks analyst, Reinsurance Group is set to benefit from better pricing and expanding business in the pension risk transfer market. Solid in-force business ensures predictable long-term earningRecursion Shows Good Pipeline Progress, Lacks an Approved ProductPer the Zacks Analyst, RXRX's pipeline programs show promise. However, it has no approved products and remains years from commercialization, leaving the stock exposed to clinical risk.IMAX (IMAX) Rides on Strong Content, China Expansion Amid Rising CostsPer the Zacks Analyst, IMAX benefits from content partnerships with international studios and expanding China business. However, rising cost is a concern.New UpgradesStrength in IB Business Aids Goldman (GS) Liquidity Level SolidPer the Zacks analyst, Goldman's strength in investment banking (IB) business, driven by solid deal-making activity, support its top-line growth. Solid liquidity profile aid capital distribution plan.High Gold Prices and Recent Acquisitions Aid Royal Gold (RGLD) Per the Zacks analyst, Royal Gold will gain from high gold prices, acquisitions and efforts to lower debt. Its solid streaming agreements will also drive growth.Signet (SIG) Gains From Margin Expansion and LGD MomentumPer the Zacks analyst, Signet is benefiting from higher merchandise margins, rising lab-grown diamond penetration and disciplined pricing, supporting comps and profitability.New DowngradesCivitas Resources (CIVI) Faces Risks from Declining Oil PricesThe Zacks analyst believes that accelerating global electrification and the adoption of renewable energy could depress oil prices, potentially hurting Civitas Resources' revenue growth.Qorvo (QRVO) Plagued by Fierce Competition, Soft Demand TrendsPer the Zacks analyst, growing competition in the radio frequency component market and weakness in the Connectivity and Sensors Group will likely impede Qorvo's top line.GeneSight Coverage End, Macro Woes Ail Myriad Genetics (MYGN)The Zacks analyst is concerned with Myriad Genetics facing Pharmacogenomics revenue headwinds from UnitedHealthcare's coverage end for the GeneSight test. Macroeconomic pressures may hurt growth.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the coming year. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +112%, +171%, +209% and +232%.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 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS): Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Inc. (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report McDonald's Corporation (MCD): Free Stock Analysis Report Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE): Free Stock Analysis Report Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD): Free Stock Analysis Report Motorsport Games Inc. 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