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Itron (ITRI) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
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In the latest close session, Itron (ITRI - Free Report) was down 2.03% at $97.67. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.03% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.58%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.28%.
Shares of the energy and water meter company witnessed a gain of 3.93% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 0.43%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.6%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Itron in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on February 17, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $2.19, reflecting a 62.22% increase from the same quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $561.79 million, down 8.33% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.87 per share and a revenue of $2.36 billion, demonstrating changes of +22.24% and 0%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Itron. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Right now, Itron possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Itron is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.54. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 23.5, so one might conclude that Itron is trading at a discount comparatively.
We can additionally observe that ITRI currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.55. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Electronics - Testing Equipment industry held an average PEG ratio of 3.02.
The Electronics - Testing Equipment industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 22, finds itself in the top 9% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.
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Itron (ITRI) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
In the latest close session, Itron (ITRI - Free Report) was down 2.03% at $97.67. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.03% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.58%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.28%.
Shares of the energy and water meter company witnessed a gain of 3.93% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 0.43%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.6%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Itron in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on February 17, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $2.19, reflecting a 62.22% increase from the same quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $561.79 million, down 8.33% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.87 per share and a revenue of $2.36 billion, demonstrating changes of +22.24% and 0%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Itron. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Right now, Itron possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Itron is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.54. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 23.5, so one might conclude that Itron is trading at a discount comparatively.
We can additionally observe that ITRI currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.55. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Electronics - Testing Equipment industry held an average PEG ratio of 3.02.
The Electronics - Testing Equipment industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 22, finds itself in the top 9% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.