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Here's Why You Should Buy Komatsu (KMTUY) Stock Right Now
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We find Komatsu Ltd. (KMTUY - Free Report) a solid choice for investors seeking exposure in the machinery space. The construction and mining equipment manufacturer and supplier has strong growth prospects driven by solid product demand from China and Indonesia. Also, the company’s raised projections and dividend rates for fiscal 2017 as well as synergistic benefits from acquired assets will work in its favor.
The stock, currently with approximately $34.5 billion market capitalization, has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on Dec 29. Its investment appeal is further accentuated by a favorable VGM Score of B.
Below we discuss why investors should consider buying Komatsu’s stock.
Why the Upgrade?
Market sentiments have been positive for Komatsu with the stock yielding 26.7% return in the last three months compared with roughly 25.6% growth of the industry. We believe that the rally has been primarily supported by the company’s upward revision of its projections for fiscal 2017 (ending Mar 31, 2018).
Komatsu seems positive about its growth prospects for fiscal 2017. It anticipates net sales to be approximately ¥2,328 billion, an increase of 9% from its previous forecast. On a segmental basis, the company increased its sales projection for the Construction, mining & utility equipment by 10.8% on the back of healthy demand in China and Indonesia, and for the Retail finance by 19.8%.
Likewise, Komatsu raised its operating income and net income guidance for fiscal 2017 by 38.5% and 72.8%, respectively. Earnings per share are projected to be ¥168.58 versus ¥97.56 expected earlier. The revision mainly incorporates the company’s anticipation of solid demand for its construction and mining equipments across various nations.
Additionally, Komatsu’s hike of its semi-annual dividend rate from ¥29 per share to ¥36 has worked in its favor. Now, the annual dividend rate is ¥72, above ¥58 in the previous fiscal year.
Also, acquisitions have been Komatsu’s one of the most favored ways for expanding business. In this regard, the buyout of Joy Global Inc. (in April 2017) is worth mentioning. This acquired business has strengthened the company’s equipment business for the mining industry.
The stock’s earnings estimates for both fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018 has been raised by one brokerage firm in the last 60 days. Currently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $1.58 for fiscal 2017 and $2.02 for fiscal 2018, representing growth of 14.5% and 8% from their respective tallies 60 days ago.
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Here's Why You Should Buy Komatsu (KMTUY) Stock Right Now
We find Komatsu Ltd. (KMTUY - Free Report) a solid choice for investors seeking exposure in the machinery space. The construction and mining equipment manufacturer and supplier has strong growth prospects driven by solid product demand from China and Indonesia. Also, the company’s raised projections and dividend rates for fiscal 2017 as well as synergistic benefits from acquired assets will work in its favor.
The stock, currently with approximately $34.5 billion market capitalization, has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on Dec 29. Its investment appeal is further accentuated by a favorable VGM Score of B.
Below we discuss why investors should consider buying Komatsu’s stock.
Why the Upgrade?
Market sentiments have been positive for Komatsu with the stock yielding 26.7% return in the last three months compared with roughly 25.6% growth of the industry. We believe that the rally has been primarily supported by the company’s upward revision of its projections for fiscal 2017 (ending Mar 31, 2018).
Komatsu seems positive about its growth prospects for fiscal 2017. It anticipates net sales to be approximately ¥2,328 billion, an increase of 9% from its previous forecast. On a segmental basis, the company increased its sales projection for the Construction, mining & utility equipment by 10.8% on the back of healthy demand in China and Indonesia, and for the Retail finance by 19.8%.
Likewise, Komatsu raised its operating income and net income guidance for fiscal 2017 by 38.5% and 72.8%, respectively. Earnings per share are projected to be ¥168.58 versus ¥97.56 expected earlier. The revision mainly incorporates the company’s anticipation of solid demand for its construction and mining equipments across various nations.
Additionally, Komatsu’s hike of its semi-annual dividend rate from ¥29 per share to ¥36 has worked in its favor. Now, the annual dividend rate is ¥72, above ¥58 in the previous fiscal year.
Also, acquisitions have been Komatsu’s one of the most favored ways for expanding business. In this regard, the buyout of Joy Global Inc. (in April 2017) is worth mentioning. This acquired business has strengthened the company’s equipment business for the mining industry.
The stock’s earnings estimates for both fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018 has been raised by one brokerage firm in the last 60 days. Currently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $1.58 for fiscal 2017 and $2.02 for fiscal 2018, representing growth of 14.5% and 8% from their respective tallies 60 days ago.
Komatsu Ltd. Price and Consensus
Komatsu Ltd. Price and Consensus | Komatsu Ltd. Quote
Other Stocks to Consider
Some other stocks worth considering in the machinery space are Deere & Company (DE - Free Report) , H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (HEES - Free Report) and Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT - Free Report) . While Deere & Company sports a Zacks Rank #1, both H&E Equipment and Caterpillar carry a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Deere delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 19.52% in the trailing four quarters. Also, earnings estimates for fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019 improved in the past 60 days.
H&E Equipment Services pulled off an average positive earnings surprise of 34.66% in the last four quarters. Also, earnings estimates for 2017 remained stable while that for 2018 improved in the last 60 days.
Caterpillar’s financial performance was impressive, with an average positive earnings surprise of 53.06% in the last four quarters. Also, earnings estimates for 2017 and 2018 were revised upward in the last 60 days.
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It could become the mother of all technological revolutions. Apple sold a mere 1 billion iPhones in 10 years but a new breakthrough is expected to generate more than 27 billion devices in just 3 years, creating a $1.7 trillion market.
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