What Makes Kion Group (KIGRY) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Kion Group (KIGRY), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Kion Group currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.
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In order to see if KIGRY is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this company holds up.
Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.
For KIGRY, shares are up 8.78% over the past week while the Zacks Industrial Services industry is up 2.19% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 27.03% compares favorably with the industry's 0.95% performance as well.
Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Kion Group have risen 64.68%, and are up 52.23% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 25.34% and 13.06%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of KIGRY's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now, KIGRY is averaging 144,471 shares for the last 20 days.
The Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with KIGRY.
Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost KIGRY's consensus estimate, increasing from $0.49 to $0.77 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that KIGRY is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Kion Group on your short list.
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