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The article explains the Zacks Rank, a proprietary stock-rating model that uses earnings estimate revisions to identify investment opportunities. The system evaluates stocks based on Agreement, Magnitude, Upside, and Surprise factors, ranking them from Strong Buy to Strong Sell.

Historically, a portfolio of Zacks Rank #1 stocks has beaten the market in 26 of the last 32 years with average annual returns of +23.82%. BILL Holdings is highlighted as a recent Strong Buy addition with positive earnings revisions and strong market momentum.

In a comparison of two Internet-Software sector stocks, BILL Holdings emerges as the superior value option over Adyen N.V. BILL holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with a forward P/E of 12.27 and Value grade of B, while Adyen has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a forward P/E of 23.55 and Value grade of D. BILL's lower valuation metrics and improving earnings outlook make it the more attractive choice for value investors.

BILL Holdings is recommended as a growth stock with a Zacks Growth Score of B and Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company demonstrates strong fundamentals including 34.4% projected EPS growth (above 27.7% industry average), 80% year-over-year cash flow growth (versus 8.4% industry average), and positive earnings estimate revisions with a 3.3% surge over the past month.

BILL Holdings, a payment processing software company, has demonstrated a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, surpassing consensus by an average of 22.69% over the last two quarters. With a positive Earnings ESP of +0.15% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, analysts suggest another earnings beat may be forthcoming. The combination of positive Earnings ESP and strong Zacks Rank historically produces positive surprises nearly 70% of the time.

Zacks presents its investment rating system combining the Zacks Rank with Style Scores (Value, Growth, Momentum, and VGM) to help investors identify high-probability stocks. The system highlights BILL Holdings as a #1 Strong Buy with strong growth prospects, demonstrating how combining top ranks with quality style scores can maximize returns.

BILL Holdings stock has declined 15.5% over four weeks and is now in oversold territory with an RSI reading of 29.51, suggesting potential for a trend reversal. Wall Street analysts have raised earnings estimates by 2% over the last 30 days, and the stock holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, indicating strong potential for near-term price appreciation.

Block, Inc. has introduced Square Kiosk, an AI-powered self-service ordering system designed for quick-service restaurants. The kiosk features a 21.5-inch touchscreen, conversational AI voice capabilities, integrated payments, and personalized loyalty features.

Priced at $1,999 with a $99 monthly software fee, the product aims to streamline ordering, improve customer experiences, and increase transaction values through intelligent add-on suggestions. The launch is expected to strengthen Block's position in restaurant technology and support revenue growth through hardware sales, recurring software fees, and increased payment processing volumes.

Block's Square has been selected as the unified commerce platform for Seattle's Pike Place Fish Market, replacing their previous system after over a decade. The partnership leverages Square Plus and Square Terminal to handle high-traffic seasonal operations, offline payments, and customer data capture to drive repeat business. The deal adds to Square's recent food and beverage sector wins.

Block's Square division has onboarded Etra and Cafe Telegrama, two sister restaurants in Los Angeles that operate from a shared kitchen with different service models (QSR daytime and full-service Italian evening). The unified Square platform handles both operations with integrated kitchen printers, POS systems, and Resy reservation syncing. Recent merchant wins including Ideal Nutrition, Whit's Frozen Custard, and Parsons Bakery highlight Square's growing restaurant momentum, with Q2 2026 food-and-beverage GPV increasing 20%.

Intuit is pivoting its fiscal 2027 strategy to prioritize new customer growth after additions slowed in key business segments. The company is launching QuickBooks Free and Lite to attract entrepreneurs earlier, while TurboTax is adjusting pricing to compete with lower-cost providers. This shift results in lower expected revenue growth of 9%-10% for fiscal 2027 versus 14% in fiscal 2026, as Intuit invests heavily in customer acquisition while betting on deeper platform monetization over time.

Toast (TOST) launched Toast Fuel, a cloud-native platform targeting convenience stores and fuel operators. The platform integrates fuel payments, in-store retail, and foodservice into one system, addressing fragmentation in the convenience-store industry. While the expansion could broaden Toast's addressable market and increase payment volume, near-term margins may be pressured by continued investments in product development and market expansion.