In the latest trading session, GigaCloud Technology Inc. (GCT) closed at $13.32, marking a -0.75% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.74% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.05%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.26%.
The company's stock has dropped by 15.7% in the past month, falling short of the Business Services sector's loss of 4.61% and the S&P 500's loss of 4.77%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of GigaCloud Technology Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.46, marking a 45.24% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $257.4 million, indicating a 2.52% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.90 per share and a revenue of $1.2 billion, indicating changes of -4.92% and +3.33%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for GigaCloud Technology Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the company's 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 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, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Currently, GigaCloud Technology Inc. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, GigaCloud Technology Inc. is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 4.63. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 16.64 of its industry.
The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 64, putting it in the top 26% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within 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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