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Why ODP Corp. (ODP) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
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ODP Corp. (ODP - Free Report) closed at $17.36 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.52% move from the prior day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.11%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.19%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.43%.
The stock of office supply retailer has risen by 7.21% in the past month, leading the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 0.9% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.92%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of ODP Corp. in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.33, showcasing a 41.07% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.57 billion, down 8.39% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $3.03 per share and a revenue of $6.58 billion, representing changes of -8.18% and -5.83%, respectively, from the prior year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for ODP Corp. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
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.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Right now, ODP Corp. possesses a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking at valuation, ODP Corp. is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 5.65. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.02, which means ODP Corp. is trading at a discount to the group.
Investors should also note that ODP has a PEG ratio of 0.4 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As the market closed yesterday, the Retail - Miscellaneous industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.51.
The Retail - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 27, placing it within the top 11% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
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Why ODP Corp. (ODP) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
ODP Corp. (ODP - Free Report) closed at $17.36 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.52% move from the prior day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.11%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.19%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.43%.
The stock of office supply retailer has risen by 7.21% in the past month, leading the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 0.9% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.92%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of ODP Corp. in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.33, showcasing a 41.07% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.57 billion, down 8.39% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $3.03 per share and a revenue of $6.58 billion, representing changes of -8.18% and -5.83%, respectively, from the prior year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for ODP Corp. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
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.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Right now, ODP Corp. possesses a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking at valuation, ODP Corp. is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 5.65. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.02, which means ODP Corp. is trading at a discount to the group.
Investors should also note that ODP has a PEG ratio of 0.4 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As the market closed yesterday, the Retail - Miscellaneous industry was having an average PEG ratio of 2.51.
The Retail - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 27, placing it within the top 11% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.