In a bustling week of earnings reports, two top-rated stocks in finance and aerospace sectors are worth noting. With a Zacks Rank #2, they exceeded quarterly expectations, showing growth in revenue and earnings on Wednesday.

PNC Financial (PNC) leads regional banks with Q2 results showing steady loan growth and net interest income. Sales were up 5% year over year to $5.68 billion, with earnings spiking 16% to $3.85 per share, exceeding expectations for 10 consecutive quarters. PNC also raised its quarterly dividend.

AAR Corp (AIR) shines in the aerospace sector with Q4 sales up 15% to $754.5 million, beating estimates by 9%. Earnings soared 32% to $1.16 per share, surpassing expectations for 30 straight quarters. The stock is up +40% in 2025 and +100% over the last three years.

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