Transcat (TRNS) Soars 5.4%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

Transcat, Inc. (TRNS) shares rallied 5.4% in the last trading session to close at $59.24. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 3.5% gain over the past four weeks.The uptrend in shares was primarily attributable to optimism regarding a likely rebound in the sagging stock prices owing to a holistic growth model. It is focused on providing best-in-class services and products to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and other FDA-regulated businesses, aerospace and defense, and energy and utilities.The buyouts of Complete Calibrations provide Transcat with a local calibration presence to support the robust and growing life science market in Ireland, while the acquisition of Cleveland, OH-based e2b Calibration will likely help it strengthen its presence across the United States and Canada.This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -20%. Revenues are expected to be $81.93 million, up 22.7% from the year-ago quarter.While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.For Transcat, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on TRNS going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>Transcat is part of the Zacks Instruments - Control industry. Badger Meter (BMI), another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 0.7% lower at $183.53. BMI has returned 5.1% in the past month.For Badger Meter, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has changed -0.5% over the past month to $1.14. This represents a change of +9.6% from what the company reported a year ago. Badger Meter currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).Zacks Naming Top 10 Stocks for 2026Want to be tipped off early to our 10 top picks for the entirety of 2026? History suggests their performance could be sensational.From 2012 (when our Director of Research Sheraz Mian assumed responsibility for the portfolio) through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Now Sheraz is combing through 4,400 companies to handpick the best 10 tickers to buy and hold in 2026. Don’t miss your chance to get in on these stocks when they’re released on January 5. Be First to New Top 10 Stocks >>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 Transcat, Inc. (TRNS): Free Stock Analysis Report Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI): 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