This Top Aerospace Stock is a #1 (Strong Buy): Why It Should Be on Your Radar
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Should You Buy #1 (Strong Buy)-Ranked Textron (TXT) for Your Portfolio?
Textron was upgraded to the Zacks Rank #1 list on January 30, 2024. The Zacks Rank is a unique stock-rating model that helps you take advantage of earnings estimate revision trends and provides a way to get into stocks highly sought after by institutional investors.
Textron Inc., incorporated in 1923, is a global multi-industry company that manufactures aircraft, automotive engine components and industrial tools. It also offers solutions and services for aircraft, fastening systems, and industrial products and components. Its products include commercial and military helicopters, light- and mid-size business jets, plastic fuel tanks, automotive trim products, golf carts and utility vehicles, turf-car equipment, industrial pumps and gears. It is a commercial finance company in select markets. Textron is known globally for its most recognizable and valuable brand names, such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, E-Z-GO and Greenlee.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.18 to $5.95 per share. TXT also boasts an average earnings surprise of 13.5%.
Analysts are expecting earnings to grow 6.4% for the current fiscal year, with revenue forecasted to rise 6.8%.
TXT has been moving higher over the past four weeks as well, up 6.7% compared to the S&P 500's gain of 3.4%.
Bottom Line
With a #1 (Strong Buy) ranking, positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, and strong market momentum, Textron could be just the stock to help your portfolio generate returns that could fund your retirement, your kids' college tuition, or your short- and long-term savings goals.
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