ABM Industries Inc. posted its second quarter earnings that exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate, even as revenues missed expectations.
The facility management provider’s adjusted earnings from continuing operations came in at 89 cents per share, beating the Zacks consensus estimates by 6%. The figure is + 8.5% higher year over year.
Revenues surged +26.7% from the year-ago quarter to $1.89 billion. However, they fell short of the consensus estimate by 1%. The company experienced +7.5% organic growth, and +19.2% increase from acquisitions.
The company’s revenue from Business & Industry segment climbed +48.9% from the year-ago quarter to $1.00 billion. Manufacturing & Distribution business experienced a +4.9% year over year jump in revenue to $356.9 million. Aviation revenues rose +27.4% year over year to $185.9 million, while Technical Solutions revenues increased +18.1% to $147 million. Revenues from Education , however, fell -3.9% from the prior-year quarter to $204.4 million.
For fiscal 2022, ABM Industries reaffirmed its outlook for adjusted income from continuing operations in the range of $3.50-$3.70 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same is $3.61 per share.
The Aroon Indicator for ABM entered a downward trend on December 30, 2024. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor identified a pattern where the AroonDown red line was above 70 while the AroonUp green line was below 30 for three straight days. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. A.I.dvisor looked at 128 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator formed such a pattern. In of the 128 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ABM 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 RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where ABM's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 25 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 53 cases where ABM's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone 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 January 07, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ABM as a result. In of 93 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. 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 ABM advanced for three days, in of 327 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 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 (1.549) is normal, around the industry mean (28.504). P/E Ratio (11.407) is within average values for comparable stocks, (86.100). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.246) is also within normal values, averaging (1.746). Dividend Yield (0.020) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.358) is also within normal values, averaging (12.319).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ABM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable 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 average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of facility services for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings
Industry MiscellaneousCommercialServices