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Prologis (PLD) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
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Prologis (PLD - Free Report) closed at $128.37 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.43% move from the prior day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 2.12%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 1.51%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 3.26%.
The industrial real estate developer's stock has climbed by 7.47% in the past month, exceeding the Finance sector's gain of 7.46% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.78%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Prologis in its upcoming release. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.38, reflecting a 6.15% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.9 billion, up 7.03% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $5.42 per share and revenue of $7.52 billion. These totals would mark changes of -3.39% and +10.34%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Prologis. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the company's business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.09% lower. Right now, Prologis possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, Prologis currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 23.58. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 12.72.
It is also worth noting that PLD currently has a PEG ratio of 3.28. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.37.
The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 80, finds itself in the top 32% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Prologis (PLD) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
Prologis (PLD - Free Report) closed at $128.37 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.43% move from the prior day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 2.12%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 1.51%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 3.26%.
The industrial real estate developer's stock has climbed by 7.47% in the past month, exceeding the Finance sector's gain of 7.46% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.78%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Prologis in its upcoming release. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.38, reflecting a 6.15% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.9 billion, up 7.03% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $5.42 per share and revenue of $7.52 billion. These totals would mark changes of -3.39% and +10.34%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Prologis. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the company's business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.09% lower. Right now, Prologis possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, Prologis currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 23.58. This indicates a premium in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 12.72.
It is also worth noting that PLD currently has a PEG ratio of 3.28. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.37.
The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 80, finds itself in the top 32% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow PLD in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.