In the latest trading session, Sunrun (RUN) closed at $13.05, marking a +2.47% move from the previous day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.29%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.31%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.89%.
The stock of solar energy products distributor has fallen by 5.7% in the past month, lagging the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 1.35% and the S&P 500's gain of 10.54%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Sunrun in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on May 6, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of -$0.05, marking a 125% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $675.26 million, indicating a 33.91% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $0.47 per share and revenue of $3.14 billion. These totals would mark changes of -72.51% and +6.31%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Sunrun. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable 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 has moved 3.79% lower. As of now, Sunrun holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Sunrun is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 27. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 17.03.
The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 195, which puts it in the bottom 21% 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.
Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.
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