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Why Is Trimble (TRMB) Up 5.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Trimble Navigation (TRMB - Free Report) . Shares have added about 5.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Trimble 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, Trimble has an average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a D. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.

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

Outlook

Estimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Trimble 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

Trimble is part of the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry. Over the past month, Crane (CR - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 3%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.

Crane reported revenues of $557.6 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -1.4%. EPS of $1.39 for the same period compares with $1.22 a year ago.

For the current quarter, Crane is expected to post earnings of $1.33 per share, indicating a change of +2.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.6% over the last 30 days.

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


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