Why Is ONE Gas (OGS) Up 2.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for ONE Gas (OGS). Shares have added about 2.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is ONE Gas due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Analysts were quiet during the last two month period as none of them issued any earnings estimate revisions.VGM ScoresCurrently, ONE Gas has a poor Growth Score of F, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. However, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookONE Gas has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerONE Gas is part of the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry. Over the past month, UGI (UGI), a stock from the same industry, has gained 2.6%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended December 2024 more than a month ago.UGI reported revenues of $2.03 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -4.3%. EPS of $1.37 for the same period compares with $1.20 a year ago.UGI is expected to post earnings of $1.80 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -8.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1.4%.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for UGI. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks 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 ONE Gas, Inc. (OGS): Free Stock Analysis Report UGI Corporation (UGI): 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