Superior Group Cuts Q1 Outlook Amid Operational Shifts
Sidoti lowers Q1 2027 EPS estimates for Superior Group of Companies, reflecting a cautious approach to the textile maker's near-term earnings trajectory.
Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGC) faces a revised near-term outlook as Sidoti analyst J. Sidoti lowered its Q1 2027 earnings per share estimate from $0.18 to $0.14. The adjustment, released on September 17, signals a more conservative view of the textile manufacturer’s upcoming performance, despite the firm previously exceeding expectations in the last reported quarter.
The company’s most recent results, disclosed on August 4, showed an EPS of $0.21, which beat the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.11. Revenue for that period reached $147.84 million, surpassing analyst projections of $142.87 million, while the business maintained a net margin of 1.44% and a return on equity of 5.29%.
Forward Estimates and Full-Year Guidance
Sidoti’s updated model projects Q2 2027 EPS at $0.21, rising to $0.25 in Q3 2027 and $0.29 in Q4 2027. The firm also forecasts full-year 2028 earnings at $1.16 per share. These figures align with the broader market consensus for the current fiscal year, which stands at $0.64 per share.
Superior Group has set its own fiscal 2026 guidance at a range of $0.540 to $0.660 in EPS. This internal target frames the expectations against which the Sidoti estimates and market consensus will be measured as the company progresses through the year.
Analyst Consensus and Recent Ratings
According to data from GN markets/earnings (en-US), the stock currently holds an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $18.00. Recent actions include DA Davidson raising its price target from $15.00 to $18.00 and reaffirming a "buy" rating on August 4. Conversely, Wall Street Zen downgraded its stance from "strong-buy" to "buy," while Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c+)" rating on August 27.
Institutional Positioning and Market Metrics
Institutional investors hold 33.75% of the company’s shares, with several recent adjustments to their stakes. Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings by 18.7% in the first quarter, adding 4,712 shares, while North Star Investment Management Corp. lifted its position by 8.6%. Bank of New York Mellon Corp. also initiated a new stake worth approximately $1.34 million in the second quarter.
Financial metrics indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39 and a current ratio of 2.60. The company’s market capitalization stands at $198.45 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.64. The stock opened at $12.45 on Friday, trading below its 50-day moving average of $12.78 but above its 200-day average of $12.04.
