PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) closed at $9.68, marking a -2.71% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.23% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.34%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.8%. The company's shares have seen a decrease of 3.59% over the last month, not keeping up with the Business Services sector's loss of 1.72% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.57%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of PagSeguro Digital Ltd. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.35, reflecting a 9.38% increase from the same quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $959.76 million, indicating a 10.16% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year. For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.39 per share and a revenue of $3.68 billion, representing changes of +14.88% and +5.45%, respectively, from the prior year. Any recent changes to analyst estimates for PagSeguro Digital Ltd. should also be noted by investors. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential. Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.18% higher. PagSeguro Digital Ltd. is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). With respect to valuation, PagSeguro Digital Ltd. is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.18. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 14.54, so one might conclude that PagSeguro Digital Ltd. is trading at a discount comparatively. It is also worth noting that PAGS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Financial Transaction Services industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.15. The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 145, this industry ranks in the bottom 42% of all industries, numbering over 250. The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions. Quantum Computing Stocks Set To SoarArtificial intelligence has already reshaped the investment landscape, and its convergence with quantum computing could lead to the most significant wealth-building opportunities of our time.Today, you have a chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this technological revolution. In our urgent special report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power, you'll discover the little-known stocks we believe will win the quantum computing race and deliver massive gains to early investors.Access the Report Free Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks