Avnet (AVT) Moves 11.8% Higher: Will This Strength Last?

Company Overview - Avnet (AVT) shares increased by 11.8% to close at $46.41, following a broader market rally after US President Donald Trump's announcement to pause reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, although a baseline tariff of 10% on imports remains in effect [1] - The company is expected to report quarterly earnings of$ 0.72 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 34.6%, with revenues projected at $5.29 billion, down 6.4% from the previous year [2] - The consensus EPS estimate for Avnet has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may not sustain without trends in earnings estimate revisions [3] Industry Context - Avnet operates within the Zacks Electronics - Parts Distribution industry, where another company, Wesco International (WCC), saw a 15.8% increase in its stock price, closing at$ 153.86, despite a -16% return over the past month [3] - Wesco International's consensus EPS estimate for its upcoming report is $2.23, which is a 3% decrease from the previous year, and it also holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [4]