Company Overview - Daqo New Energy (DQ) shares increased by 14.1% to close at $28.4, with trading volume significantly higher than usual [1] - The stock has gained 4.9% over the past four weeks [1] Industry Conditions - The rally in DQ's stock reflects optimism regarding a recovery in the solar industry, driven by the Chinese government's actions to reduce overcapacity and competition, which has led to a rebound in polysilicon prices [2] Financial Performance Expectations - Daqo is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.61 per share, which is a year-over-year increase of 33.7% [3] - Revenue is projected to be $162.3 million, down 18.2% from the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate for Daqo has been revised 37.8% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a positive trend that typically correlates with stock price appreciation [4] - Trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly linked to near-term stock price movements, suggesting potential for further strength in DQ's stock [4] Comparative Analysis - Daqo is part of the Zacks Chemical - Specialty industry, where another company, Minerals Technologies (MTX), saw a 0.4% decline in its stock price, closing at $61.63, with a return of -2.9% over the past month [5] - Minerals Technologies' EPS estimate has remained unchanged at $1.49, reflecting a year-over-year change of -1.3% [6]