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PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
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In the latest trading session, PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS - Free Report) closed at $9.26, marking a -3.14% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.17%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.18%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.4%.
Shares of the company have appreciated by 13.27% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector's loss of 3.68%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.29%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of PagSeguro Digital Ltd. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.41, indicating a 13.89% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $996.93 million, up 6.38% from the year-ago period.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $1.66 per share and a revenue of $4.02 billion, signifying shifts of +16.9% and +9.83%, respectively, from the last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for PagSeguro Digital Ltd. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. 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, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.6% lower within the past month. PagSeguro Digital Ltd. presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that PagSeguro Digital Ltd. has a Forward P/E ratio of 5.77 right now. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 12.76.
It is also worth noting that PAGS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.38. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Financial Transaction Services industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.88.
The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 162, this industry ranks in the bottom 35% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow PAGS in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
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PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
In the latest trading session, PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS - Free Report) closed at $9.26, marking a -3.14% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.17%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.18%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.4%.
Shares of the company have appreciated by 13.27% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector's loss of 3.68%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.29%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of PagSeguro Digital Ltd. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.41, indicating a 13.89% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $996.93 million, up 6.38% from the year-ago period.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $1.66 per share and a revenue of $4.02 billion, signifying shifts of +16.9% and +9.83%, respectively, from the last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for PagSeguro Digital Ltd. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. 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, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.6% lower within the past month. PagSeguro Digital Ltd. presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that PagSeguro Digital Ltd. has a Forward P/E ratio of 5.77 right now. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 12.76.
It is also worth noting that PAGS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.38. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Financial Transaction Services industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.88.
The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 162, this industry ranks in the bottom 35% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow PAGS in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.