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Superior Group (SGC) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

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Superior Group (SGC - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $13.04, moving -1.73% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.37%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.38%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.83%.

The uniform maker's stock has climbed by 2.08% in the past month, falling short of the Consumer Discretionary sector's gain of 6.48% and outpacing the S&P 500's loss of 2.29%.

The upcoming earnings release of Superior Group will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on November 9, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.18, reflecting no change from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $143.53 million, indicating a 3.65% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $0.64 per share and revenue of $583.79 million. These totals would mark changes of +39.13% and +3.11%, respectively, from last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Superior Group. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Right now, Superior Group possesses a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

Looking at valuation, Superior Group is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.73. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 17.29 of its industry.

Also, we should mention that SGC has a PEG ratio of 2.07. 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 Textile - Apparel industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.02.

The Textile - Apparel industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 167, which puts it in the bottom 33% of all 250+ industries.

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.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

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