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Are Computer and Technology Stocks Lagging Amphenol (APH) This Year?

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Investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Amphenol (APH - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.

Amphenol is one of 619 companies in the Computer and Technology group. The Computer and Technology group currently sits at #7 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different sector groups. The average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups is measured, and the sectors are listed from best to worst.

The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Amphenol is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for APH's full-year earnings has moved 2.7% higher. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.

Based on the latest available data, APH has gained about 23.7% so far this year. In comparison, Computer and Technology companies have returned an average of 11.3%. This means that Amphenol is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.

Brother Industries Ltd. (BRTHY - Free Report) is another Computer and Technology stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 19.6%.

The consensus estimate for Brother Industries Ltd.'s current year EPS has increased 2.9% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

To break things down more, Amphenol belongs to the Electronics - Connectors industry, a group that includes 2 individual companies and currently sits at #224 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, stocks in this group have gained 23.1% this year, meaning that APH is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.

Brother Industries Ltd. however, belongs to the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry. Currently, this 37-stock industry is ranked #96. The industry has moved +8% so far this year.

Investors with an interest in Computer and Technology stocks should continue to track Amphenol and Brother Industries Ltd. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.


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