PROG (US:PRG) ZACKS·2024-10-23 13:40Company Performance - PROG Holdings reported quarterly earnings of $0.77 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.76 per share, but down from $0.90 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 1.32% [1] - The company posted revenues of $606.15 million for the quarter ended September 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.09% and up from $582.88 million year-over-year [1] - Over the last four quarters, PROG Holdings has consistently surpassed consensus EPS and revenue estimates [1] Stock Performance - PROG Holdings shares have increased approximately 52% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 22.7% [2] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [4] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.75 on revenues of $601.84 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.34 on revenues of $2.44 billion [4] - The trend of estimate revisions for PROG Holdings is mixed, which may change following the recent earnings report [4] Industry Context - The Financial - Consumer Loans industry, to which PROG Holdings belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 43% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [5] - Another company in the same industry, Capital One, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $3.70 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 16.9% [5]