In the latest close session, Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (DBD) was down 1.32% at $52.95. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.25%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.31%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had gained 10.05% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.62% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.05%.
The upcoming earnings release of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.61, marking a 47.41% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $886.1 million, down 5.7% from the prior-year quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $3.57 per share and revenue of $3.81 billion, which would represent changes of +57.27% and +1.6%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. At present, Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.03. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 28.31.
The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 52, positioning it in the top 22% of all 250+ industries.
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