downbeat
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In all, no fewer than 26 of the 49 analysts surveyed by FactSet who cover Zscaler lowered their stock-price targets in the wake of the downbeat guidance.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The downbeat guidance came despite Toyota recording a 23% jump in net profit to ¥817.2 billion for the three months ended March.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The demand recovery helped overshadow a downbeat earnings outlook for the current quarter and lowered profit guidance for the full year, as demand fell in the weeks following the start of the conflict.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Despite the downbeat earnings outlook, Hyundai shares climbed about 80% this year, attributed by analysts to AI and robotics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
It was as though he had given a downbeat with an invisible baton.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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