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Here's Why Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) Fell More Than Broader Market

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In the latest trading session, Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR - Free Report) closed at $6.07, marking a -3.04% move from the previous day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.25% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.86%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.24%.

Shares of the real estate investment trust witnessed a loss of 12.94% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Finance sector with its loss of 4.43%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.42%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Invesco Mortgage Capital in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.46, showcasing a 20.69% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.97 per share and a revenue of $0 million, indicating changes of -16.17% and 0%, respectively, from the former year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Invesco Mortgage Capital. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. At present, Invesco Mortgage Capital boasts a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).

Looking at valuation, Invesco Mortgage Capital is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 3.18. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 7.68.

The REIT and Equity Trust industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 225, this industry ranks in the bottom 9% 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.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

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