The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights The Goldman Sachs, TotalEnergies, Prologis, Gencor and Ohio Valley

For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL – August 28, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs 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: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. GS, TotalEnergies SE TTE, Prologis, Inc. PLD, Gencor Industries, Inc. GENC and Ohio Valley Banc Corp. OVBC.

Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:

Top Research Reports for Goldman Sachs, TotalEnergies & Prologis

The 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 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc, TotalEnergies SE nd Prologis, Inc.  as well as two micro-cap stocks Gencor Industries, Inc. Ohio Valley Banc Corp. 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 >>>

Today's Featured Research Reports

Goldman Sachs’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry over the year-to-date period (+20% vs. +12.7%). The company’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company is prioritizing durable revenue streams, with improving deal activity and a strong investment banking backlog supporting fee-income growth. 

The planned LCN and NEOS acquisitions are likely to further strengthen Asset & Wealth Management. However, the rising expense base might hamper its near-term profitability. Elevated provisions amid a volatile macro backdrop remain a key concern. Its high dependence on overseas revenues is worrisome. 

Nevertheless, the company’s private credit expansion is expected to diversify revenues and drive long-term growth. Its strong capital and liquidity position aids shareholder returns, including a recent 11% dividend hike after clearing the 2026 Fed stress test.

(You can read the full research report on Goldman Sachs here >>>)

Shares of TotalEnergies have gained +33% over the year-to-date period against the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry’s gain of +33.9%. The company presents a balanced investment case, supported by its expanding global portfolio, resilient production outside disrupted regions and exposure to the global LNG value chain and emerging hydrocarbon basins. 

Contributions from new project start-ups and acquired assets are expected to boost volumes and support cash generation across market cycles. Investments in low-carbon businesses also provide a longer-term transition path and help align operations with emissions goals. 

However, geopolitical and security risks could disrupt operations, while dependence on acquired assets creates integration and execution challenges. Commodity price volatility may also weigh on margins and cash flow.

(You can read the full research report on TotalEnergies here >>>)

Prologis’ shares have gained +13.3% over the year-to-date period against the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry’s gain of +15.9%. The company is supported by resilient leasing demand, healthy rent spreads and the company's unmatched scale in global logistics real estate. 

Prologis’ second-quarter 2026 results reinforced this momentum, with record leasing activity, higher occupancy, strong same-store NOI growth and better-than-expected core FFO, prompting management to raise its full-year guidance for the second time this year. Its disciplined capital deployment and growing exposure to data centers and energy infrastructure provide additional long-term growth opportunities beyond logistics. 

However, elevated interest rates, macroeconomic uncertainty, slower customer decision-making in select markets and the company's elevated debt remain headwinds. Moreover, Prologis' global operations expose it to foreign currency fluctuations and varying regional economic conditions.

(You can read the full research report on Prologis here >>>)

Shares of Gencor Industries have outperformed the Zacks Manufacturing - Thermal Products Bank industry over the year-to-date period (+51% vs. +48.2%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $279.23 million has its investment case supported by a debt-free balance sheet, substantial liquidity, improving profitability and a record backlog that provides stronger revenue visibility. A diversified revenue mix, disciplined cost management and portfolio income further support financial flexibility and earnings resilience. 

However, results remain sensitive to infrastructure-funding continuity, customer order timing and the conversion of large contracts, which can create quarterly volatility. Rising aged-inventory allowances and the sizable securities portfolio add further operating and earnings uncertainty. 

The stock’s relatively modest valuation may offer investors a more favorable entry point, providing some cushion against execution and demand risks while leaving room for upside if backlog conversion, profitability and infrastructure demand remain supportive.

(You can read the full research report on Gencor Industries here >>>)

Ohio Valley Banc’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Banks - Midwest industry over the year-to-date period (+15% vs. +6.8%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $212.94 million has its investment case supported by resilient net interest income, targeted loan growth, deposit-funded balance sheet expansion and improving operating efficiency. A shift toward higher-return commercial and real estate lending, selective market expansion and ample liquidity provide growth flexibility, while a moderate payout structure preserves capital for reinvestment. 

However, rising funding costs are pressuring margins. Greater commercial real estate concentration increases exposure to borrower stress. Credit costs remain elevated due to a few troubled relationships, creating provision volatility. Fee-income diversification has weakened and operating expenses remain sticky. 

The valuation presents a mixed picture, suggesting investors should weigh the current pricing against OVBC’s growth prospects, earnings stability and risk profile.

(You can read the full research report on Ohio Valley Banc here >>>)

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