Terex (TEX, $31.50) jumps +3%, as firm crushes Q4 earnings estimate
Terex Corp.’s shares climbed +3% on Monday, after the company reported fourth quarter earnings that edged past Wall Street estimates.
The manufacturer of utility trucks and tower cranes raked in earnings of 51 cents per share in the fourth quarter, beating Zacks consensus estimate of 46 cents a share. The earnings per share was also higher from the year-ago quarter's figure, by a solid + 55%.
The company’s revenue for the quarter increased +16% year-over-year to touch $1.23 billion – which is higher than analysts’ estimate of $1.2 billion (based on Zacks survey of analysts). A major driver of growth was material processing equipment whose sales surged +20%. Sales of aerial work platforms, such as bucket trucks, increased +19.4%. Those of crane sales rose +12.4%.
For the full-year 2018, Terex's operating income was $208.6 million (or $2.71 per share), higher than 2017’s $128.4 million (or $1.35 per share).
TEX in upward trend: price expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on March 03, 2025
TEX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 40 cases where TEX's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where TEX's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 23 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on March 24, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on TEX as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for TEX just turned positive on March 14, 2025. Looking at past instances where TEX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TEX advanced for three days, in of 309 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
TEX moved below its 50-day moving average on February 20, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TEX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for TEX entered a downward trend on March 13, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.528) is normal, around the industry mean (2.133). P/E Ratio (8.347) is within average values for comparable stocks, (22.501). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.989) is also within normal values, averaging (2.737). Dividend Yield (0.010) settles around the average of (0.055) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.837) is also within normal values, averaging (125.437).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 71, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. TEX’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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