Analysts expect Valhi to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.60.
Valhi bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Earnings Track Record
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.41, leading to a 12.36% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Valhi's past performance and the resulting price change:
Quarter
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
Q1 2024
Q4 2023
Q3 2023
EPS Estimate
0.60
0.29
0.01
EPS Actual
2.01
0.70
0.27
0.14
-0.21
Price Change %
7.000000000000001%
12.0%
1.0%
7.000000000000001%
0.0%
Performance of Valhi Shares
Shares of Valhi were trading at $31.47 as of November 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 120.93%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.
Analyst Views on Valhi
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Valhi.
With 1 analyst ratings, Valhi has a consensus rating of Underperform. The average one-year price target is $20.0, indicating a potential 36.45% downside.
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