ZACKSยท2025-06-24 14:41Group 1: Company Performance - Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) has returned 22.1% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, which has returned an average of -11% [4] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLOW's full-year earnings has increased by 16.6% over the past three months, indicating improved analyst sentiment [4] - Douglas Dynamics holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting a positive outlook for the stock [3] Group 2: Industry Context - Douglas Dynamics is part of the Automotive - Replacement Parts industry, which ranks 26 in the Zacks Industry Rank, with stocks in this group losing about 3.1% year-to-date [6] - In comparison, Ferrari (RACE), another stock in the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, has returned 8.5% year-to-date and has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [5] - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, to which Ferrari belongs, is currently ranked 74 and has moved -0.3% year-to-date [6]