Plexus Corp. (PLXS) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?

Company Performance - Plexus (PLXS) has seen a significant increase in its stock price, rising 29.9% over the past month and reaching a new 52-week high of $211.84 [1] - Year-to-date, Plexus has gained 41.7%, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 0.7% gain and the Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Services industry's 12.5% return [1] Earnings and Revenue Expectations - Plexus has a strong track record of positive earnings surprises, having met or exceeded earnings consensus estimates in the last four quarters [2] - For the current fiscal year, Plexus is expected to report earnings of $7.61 per share on revenues of $4.45 billion, reflecting a 2.42% increase in EPS and a 10.46% increase in revenues [3] - For the next fiscal year, earnings are projected to rise to $8.45 per share on revenues of $4.81 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of 11.04% and 7.94%, respectively [3] Valuation Metrics - Plexus currently trades at 27.4 times the current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is above the peer industry average of 25.2 times [6] - On a trailing cash flow basis, Plexus trades at 22.1 times, compared to the peer group's average of 20 times [6] - The stock has a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of C, and a Momentum Score of A, resulting in a combined VGM Score of B [6] Zacks Rank - Plexus holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by a solid earnings estimate revision trend [7] - The recommendation is for investors to consider stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, indicating potential for Plexus shares in the near future [7] Industry Comparison - The Electronics - Manufacturing Services industry is performing well, ranking in the top 2% of all industries, providing favorable conditions for both Plexus and its peer, Jabil, Inc. (JBL) [10] - Jabil, Inc. also has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and has shown strong earnings performance, beating consensus estimates by 4.78% last quarter [9]