Zacks Research showcased strong performance across its various investment portfolios and rating systems during the week ended October 2, 2026. Multiple stocks received upgrades and delivered significant gains, including CRCT and PGEN surging 32% and 30.8% respectively following recommendation upgrades. The Zacks Rank #1 portfolio outperformed the S&P 500 by 2.3 percentage points year-to-date, while the Focus List portfolio returned 19.86% versus 13.14% for the S&P 500 through August 31, 2026.

Cricut announced the launch of Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print machines, expanding its creativity platform into at-home sticker making and photo printing. The Print + Cut model ($299) offers printing, laminating, and precision cutting in one machine, while the Print model ($169) handles pre-cut stickers and photo prints. Both machines use dye-sublimation technology and integrate with Cricut's Design Space software. Products became available September 24, 2026, with exclusive retail availability at Cricut.com and Michaels for the first week.

Cricut, Inc. announced the Cricut Maker 5, its next-generation smart cutting machine featuring expanded material capabilities (up to 3mm thickness, 25% increase), advanced engraving features, and a 30% more compact design. The machine is compatible with over 300 materials and 13 specialized tools. Available starting September 4, 2026, with bundles starting at $349, the Maker 5 will launch exclusively through Cricut.com and Michaels stores for the first two weeks.

Zacks has added five stocks to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list based on significant increases in consensus earnings estimates over the last 60 days. The selected companies span various sectors including crafting technology, shipping, industrial technology, data capture, and renewable energy.

Zacks highlights two Rank #1 stocks with strong income potential: Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI), a digital shipping company with a 2.3% dividend yield and 3.7% earnings estimate increase, and Cricut, Inc. (CRCT), a crafting technology company with a 3.4% dividend yield and 128.6% earnings estimate increase over the last 60 days.

Cricut, Inc. announced the launch of its Cricut EasyPress SE heat press on February 6, 2026, designed to simplify the heat transfer process. Available in two sizes (9x9 and 12x10 inches) at price points of $99 and $119 respectively, the device supports multiple material types including HTV, Infusible Ink, sublimation, and DTF. The product will be available in the U.S. and Canada through Cricut.com and Michaels, with global expansion planned.

An analysis of four high-yield stocks with dividend yields between 7.9% and 20.6% that Wall Street analysts are skeptical about, including REITs and a staffing company experiencing challenges.

TRG Screen acquired Crizit, a fintech company specializing in reference data optimization, to provide financial institutions with an integrated platform that automatically monitors, analyzes, and optimizes data consumption costs.

Cricut reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.11 per share, exceeding analyst expectations with $172.1 million in revenue. The company saw improved gross margins and increased paid subscribers, but faced challenges with user engagement and international market performance.

The article discusses four stocks with high dividend yields that Wall Street analysts are cautious about, including National Storage Affiliates Trust, CNA Financial, Cricut, and Goldman Sachs BDC.

Cricut, Inc. announced that members of its management team will present at upcoming investor conferences, including the Citi's 2024 Global Technology Conference and the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference. The presentations will be webcast live on the company's investor relations website.

Cricut (CRCT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 28.57% and 3.91%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?