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Henry Schein (HSIC) Up 6.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Henry Schein (HSIC - Free Report) . Shares have added about 6.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Henry Schein due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, fresh estimates have trended upward during the past month.

VGM Scores

At this time, Henry Schein has a nice Growth Score of B, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top quintile for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Henry Schein has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Henry Schein belongs to the Zacks Medical - Dental Supplies industry. Another stock from the same industry, Becton Dickinson (BDX - Free Report) , has gained 3.3% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.

Becton Dickinson reported revenues of $5.27 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +4.5%. EPS of $3.35 for the same period compares with $3.17 a year ago.

For the current quarter, Becton Dickinson is expected to post earnings of $3.45 per share, indicating a change of -1.4% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.7% over the last 30 days.

Becton Dickinson has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of C.


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