Bear of the Day: A-Mark Precious Metals (AMRK)

A-Mark Precious Metals AMRK is a full-service precious metals trading company offering various products and services. Analysts have taken a bearish stance on the company’s outlook, landing the stock into a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchIn addition, the company currently resides in the Zacks – Precious Metals and Jewels industry, which is currently ranked in the bottom 1% of all Zacks industries. Let’s take a closer look at the company.AMRK Falls Short of ExpectationsAMRK shares haven’t done much so far in 2025, down roughly 1% and modestly outperforming relative to the S&P 500. The company has struggled to exceed bottom line expectations for some time now, falling short of our consensus EPS estimates by an average of 42% across its last four releases.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchSlower market conditions and elevated precious metals prices have negatively impacted the company’s results, though sales of $2.7 billion throughout its latest period still reflected 30% YoY growth.Below is a chart illustrating the company’s sales on a quarterly basis.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchShares do yield a sizable 2.9% annually compared to a 1.3% yield from the S&P 500, with the company also boasting a regular quarterly cash dividend policy of $0.20 per share.Nonetheless, income-focused investors would be better off waiting until the earnings picture improves, which would signal a bullish change in sentiment.Bottom LineAnalysts' negative earnings estimate revisions paint a challenging picture for the company’s shares in the near term.A-Mark Precious Metals AMRK is a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), indicating that analysts have taken a bearish stance on the company’s earnings outlook.For those seeking strong stocks, a great idea would be to focus on stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). These stocks sport a notably stronger earnings outlook and the potential to deliver explosive gains in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.3% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them 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 A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (AMRK): 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