Overview Of Value Stocks In The Consumer Cyclical Sector
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
The article highlights notable value stocks in the consumer cyclical sector, focusing on companies with low P/E multiples, indicating potential undervaluation. Medifast, PulteGroup, Under Armour, Honda Motor Co, and Express are featured for their current financial metrics, including recent changes in earnings per share and dividend yields.
February 13, 2024 | 2:43 pm
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Express reported a decrease in earnings per share from $-9.05 in Q2 to $-9.83.
The worsening in earnings per share indicates significant financial struggles, likely leading to a negative short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Medifast's earnings per share decreased from $2.77 in Q2 to $2.12, with a slight decrease in dividend yield from 8.21% to 8.2%.
The decrease in earnings per share and a slight decrease in dividend yield could indicate potential short-term financial challenges, likely impacting investor sentiment negatively.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Under Armour saw a decrease in earnings per share from 0.24 in Q2 to $0.19.
A decrease in earnings per share could signal financial difficulties, potentially leading to a negative short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
PulteGroup reported an increase in earnings per share from $2.9 in Q3 to $3.28, with a decrease in dividend yield from 0.92% to 0.77%.
The increase in earnings per share is positive, but the decrease in dividend yield could offset investor enthusiasm, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Honda Motor Co's earnings per share slightly decreased from 1.07 in Q2 to 1.06 in Q3, with a significant increase in dividend yield from 5.02% to 6.65%.
The slight decrease in earnings per share is overshadowed by a significant increase in dividend yield, likely attracting income-focused investors and positively impacting the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85