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Garmin (GRMN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $207.15, demonstrating a +1.27% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.8%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.77%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the maker of personal navigation devices had lost 5.56% over the past month. This has lagged the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.84% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.82% in that time.
The upcoming earnings release of Garmin will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.89, signifying a 9.88% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.67 billion, up 12.74% from the year-ago period.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Garmin should also be noted by investors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the company's business performance and profit potential.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Garmin is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
In the context of valuation, Garmin is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 26.7. This represents a premium compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 19.39.
Meanwhile, GRMN's PEG ratio is currently 1.24. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. GRMN's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.57 as of yesterday's close.
The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 161, positioning it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Garmin (GRMN) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
Garmin (GRMN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $207.15, demonstrating a +1.27% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.8%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.77%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the maker of personal navigation devices had lost 5.56% over the past month. This has lagged the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.84% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.82% in that time.
The upcoming earnings release of Garmin will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.89, signifying a 9.88% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $1.67 billion, up 12.74% from the year-ago period.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Garmin should also be noted by investors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the company's business performance and profit potential.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Garmin is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
In the context of valuation, Garmin is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 26.7. This represents a premium compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 19.39.
Meanwhile, GRMN's PEG ratio is currently 1.24. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. GRMN's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.57 as of yesterday's close.
The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 161, positioning it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow GRMN in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.