Itron(US:ITRI) ZACKS·2026-01-31 00:01Company Performance - Itron's stock closed at $99.08, down 1.11%, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell 0.43% [1] - Over the last month, Itron's shares increased by 7.89%, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.51% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Itron is set to release its earnings report on February 17, 2026, with an expected EPS of $2.19, representing a 62.22% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected at $561.79 million, reflecting an 8.33% decline from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Annual Forecast - For the entire year, Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $6.86 per share and revenue of $2.36 billion, indicating a 22.06% increase in earnings and no change in revenue compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Itron suggest a positive outlook, as upward revisions are typically seen as favorable for business prospects [3][4] Zacks Rank - Itron currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with a recent downward shift of 3.02% in the consensus EPS estimate [5] - The Zacks Rank system has a historical average annual return of +25% for 1 ranked stocks since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Itron has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.94, which is lower than the industry average of 23.56 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 0.56, significantly below the industry average PEG ratio of 2.98 [7] Industry Context - Itron operates within the Electronics - Testing Equipment industry, which ranks in the top 24% of over 250 industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [8]