REV Group, Inc. (REVG) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?

Company Performance - REV Group's shares have increased by 14.3% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $64.57 [1] - Year-to-date, the stock has gained 4.8%, while the Zacks Auto-Tires-Trucks sector and Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry have seen gains of 13.4% and 16.3%, respectively [1] Earnings and Revenue - REV Group has consistently beaten earnings estimates, with the latest EPS reported at $0.83 against a consensus estimate of $0.78, and revenue exceeding estimates by 2.67% [2] - For the current fiscal year, the company is projected to earn $3.72 per share on revenues of $2.66 billion, reflecting a 37.78% increase in EPS and an 8.12% increase in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year forecasts earnings of $4.69 per share on revenues of $2.89 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of 26.08% in EPS and 8.32% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - REV Group has a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of C, resulting in a combined VGM Score of A [6] - The stock trades at 17.1 times the current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is above the peer industry average of 13 times [6] - On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock trades at 20.3 times compared to the peer group's average of 8.7 times [6] Zacks Rank - REV Group holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by a positive earnings estimate revision trend [7] - The company meets the criteria for investment selection, indicating potential for future growth [7] Industry Comparison - General Motors Company (GM) is a notable peer with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and strong earnings performance, having beaten consensus estimates by 22.81% [8][9] - GM is expected to post earnings of $11.65 per share on revenues of $184.48 billion for the current fiscal year [9] - The Automotive - Domestic industry is performing well, ranking in the top 41% of all industries, providing favorable conditions for both REV Group and GM [10]