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May 12, 2026

The SMID Point

Weekly UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsConsumer DiscretionaryInformation Technology

The report provides a roundup of SMID-cap companies, highlighting cost-saving successes in the auto dealer sector and significant headwinds in the software sector due to AI-related demand shifts. It also flags a decline in the US personal savings rate to 2022 lows.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Group 1 Automotive (GPI) and Sonic Automotive (SAH) are utilizing cost reductions and share repurchases to maintain profitability despite industry headwinds.
  • 2.ZoomInfo (GTM) has significantly cut its guidance due to a 'near-paralyzed' software buying environment and AI decision fatigue among customers.
  • 3.Monday.com (MNDY) is seeing solid enterprise momentum with AI contributing roughly 10% of net new annual recurring revenue.

Table of Contents

  • Company
  • Group 1 Automotive (GPI.N) - Cost Actions Provide a Quick Response
  • Monday. Com Ltd (MNDY.O) - 1Q26 Recap: Enterprise Momentum and Early AI Contribution
  • Sonic Automotive (SAH.N) - Price Target Increased
  • ZoomInfo Technologies (GTM.O) - Another Reset As SMB + AI Budgetary Weakness Hit
  • Industry
  • US Airlines - Chart of the Day: Premium Product Likely to Continue to Drive Supermajor Outperformance
  • US Retailing – Broadlines and Hardlines – Two Charts – for – Tuesday: Consumers Are Saving Like it’s 2022
  • Appendix A-1

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Authors

Michael WardSteven EndersTyler RadkeJohn GodynSteven Zaccone

Securities

GPIMNDYSAHGTM

Themes

Cost Efficiency & Shareholder ReturnsAI Demand SoftnessConsumer Savings Pressure

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUnited StatesUnited Kingdom