Crocs(US:CROX) ZACKSยท2025-02-06 00:06Company Performance - Crocs (CROX) ended the latest trading session at $97, reflecting a -0.29% change from the previous close, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.39% [1] - Over the past month, Crocs shares have decreased by 12.41%, while the Consumer Discretionary sector and S&P 500 saw gains of 2.35% and 1.7% respectively [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for Crocs is expected on February 13, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $2.28, representing an 11.63% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $963.03 million, indicating a 0.31% increase year-over-year [2] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Crocs are important as they reflect changing business trends, with upward revisions indicating analyst optimism about the company's profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Crocs at 4 (Sell), with the consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 1.71% over the last 30 days [5] - Historically, 1 rated stocks in the Zacks Rank have generated an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Crocs is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.62, which is below the industry average Forward P/E of 16.13 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.7, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.83 [6] Industry Context - The Textile - Apparel industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 76, placing it in the top 31% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that industries in the top 50% of the Zacks Rank outperform those in the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]