Compared to Estimates, Terex (TEX) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Terex (TEX) reported $1.21 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 6.1%. EPS of $1.46 for the same period compares to $1.75 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 billion, representing a surprise of +6.12%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +14.96%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.27.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Terex performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Net sales- Materials Processing & Mining (MP): $444 million compared to the $446.82 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -17.9% year over year. Net sales- Aerial Work Platforms (AWP): $769 million compared to the $690.13 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.4% year over year. Net sales- Corp and Other / Eliminations: -$1 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of -$1.08 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -50%. Income (loss) from Operations- AWP: $83 million compared to the $70.74 million average estimate based on five analysts. Income (loss) from Operations- Corp and Other / Eliminations: -$17 million versus -$17.88 million estimated by five analysts on average. Income (loss) from Operations- MP: $56 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $59.75 million. View all Key Company Metrics for Terex here>>>Shares of Terex have returned +4.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>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 Terex Corporation (TEX): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks