Costamare (CMRE) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Company Performance - Costamare's stock closed at $9.19, reflecting a -3.97% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, Costamare's shares had increased by 15.02%, outperforming the Transportation sector's loss of 2.83% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.45% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report for Costamare is anticipated to show an EPS of $0.67, which is a decrease of 12.99% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2.82 per share and revenue of $0 million, indicating a change of +2.17% for earnings and no change for revenue compared to the previous year [2] Analyst Forecasts - Investors should monitor any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Costamare, as these changes often indicate shifts in near-term business trends [3] - Positive estimate revisions typically reflect analyst optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - Costamare has a Forward P/E ratio of 3.39, which is significantly lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 9.62, indicating a valuation discount [6] - The Transportation - Shipping industry, to which Costamare belongs, currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 192, placing it in the bottom 22% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown a strong track record, with 1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Costamare currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5]