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Are Construction Stocks Lagging Comfort Systems USA (FIX) This Year?

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Investors interested in Construction stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is Comfort Systems (FIX - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.

Comfort Systems is one of 92 individual stocks in the Construction sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #16 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.

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. Comfort Systems is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Over the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIX's full-year earnings has moved 19.5% higher. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving.

Based on the latest available data, FIX has gained about 47.2% so far this year. At the same time, Construction stocks have gained an average of 2.5%. As we can see, Comfort Systems is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.

Another Construction stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Orion Marine Group (ORN - Free Report) . The stock has returned 5.7% year-to-date.

The consensus estimate for Orion Marine Group's current year EPS has increased 66.7% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking more specifically, Comfort Systems belongs to the Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating industry, which includes 7 individual stocks and currently sits at #164 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 15.3% so far this year, meaning that FIX is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.

On the other hand, Orion Marine Group belongs to the Building Products - Heavy Construction industry. This 9-stock industry is currently ranked #76. The industry has moved +17.5% year to date.

Investors with an interest in Construction stocks should continue to track Comfort Systems and Orion Marine Group. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.

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