May. 4 at 2:36 AM
Heads up alert! Upcoming earnings on Wednesday, 5/7/2025 for
$ENTG Bearish (2.5)
In recent evaluations of Entegris (NASDAQ: ENTG), the company has been facing significant challenges, primarily reflected in its stock performance, which has declined by 33.2% over the past six months.
This downward trend raises concerns among investors, especially in the context of upcoming earnings reports.
Currently, the P/E ratio for Entegris stands at approximately 30, which is notably higher than the industry average of 25, indicating a potential overvaluation given the company's recent struggles.
Additionally, analysts project an EPS growth of only 3% for the upcoming quarter, contrasting sharply with the semiconductor equipment industry's expected growth rate of 8%.
Revenue forecasts for Entegris are also underwhelming, with estimates suggesting only a modest increase compared to competitors who are experiencing more robust demand.
The company has declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$0.10 per share, which provides some return to shareholders but may not be enough to offset the declining stock price.
Regarding upcoming earnings reports, Entegris is scheduled to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on May 7, 2025.
Historically, the company has struggled to meet analyst expectations, and the consensus estimates suggest that investors should prepare for another challenging quarter.
Analysts have a cautious outlook, with some suggesting that the stock could be trading as much as 27% above its intrinsic value estimate of
$51.58, indicating a potential reevaluation of the stock price if earnings do not meet expectations.
Overall, the combination of declining stock performance, high valuation metrics, and stagnant growth forecasts raises significant concerns about the company's near-term outlook, leading to a predominantly bearish sentiment.
- Funds were net buyers of
$ENTG during the previous reporting quarter.
- Top 5 funds with large holdings in
$ENTG:
* Sands Capital Management LLC
$715MM. CGMFundRank: 59%, Fund Website: www.sandscapital.com
* Select Equity Group LP
$378MM. CGMFundRank: 77%, Fund Website: www.selectequity.com
* D1 Capital Partners LP
$273MM. CGMFundRank: 79%, Fund Website: www.edgr.io
* Cantillon Captal Management LLC
$259MM. CGMFundRank: 66%, Fund Website: www.cantillon.com
* Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd
$224MM. CGMFundRank: 76%, Fund Website: www.bailliegifford.com
- Last 10 days performance: 20%
- Last 30 days performance: -3%
- Last 90 days performance: -18%
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