
Group 1 - American Superconductor (AMSC) has shown a year-to-date return of 122%, significantly outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's average return of 26.5% [2][3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMSC's full-year earnings has increased by 477.8% over the past three months, indicating improved analyst sentiment and a more positive earnings outlook [2] - AMSC is currently ranked 2 (Buy) in the Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and revisions [1] Group 2 - AMSC belongs to the Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry, which consists of 28 companies and is currently ranked 64 in the Zacks Industry Rank, with an average gain of 10.6% this year [3] - Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), another stock in the Computer and Technology sector, has a year-to-date return of 62.6% and is ranked 2 (Buy) in the Zacks Rank [2][3] - The Electronics - Semiconductors industry, to which Broadcom belongs, is ranked 103 and has gained 45.4% so far this year [3]