Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.540-0.660 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.600. The company issued revenue guidance of $572.0 million-$585.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $578.6 million.

Superior Group of Companies Price Performance

Superior Group of Companies stock traded down $0.22 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $13.73. 10,798 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 44,059. The company has a current ratio of 2.73, a quick ratio of 1.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. Superior Group of Companies has a twelve month low of $8.30 and a twelve month high of $14.59. The company has a market cap of $214.65 million, a P/E ratio of 24.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 1.45. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $13.03 and a two-hundred day moving average of $11.45.

Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The textile maker reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.11. Superior Group of Companies had a net margin of 1.51% and a return on equity of 4.45%. The company had revenue of $147.84 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $142.87 million. Superior Group of Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.540-0.660 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Superior Group of Companies will post 0.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Superior Group of Companies Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.1%. Superior Group of Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 98.25%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on SGC. DA Davidson set a $18.00 target price on Superior Group of Companies in a research note on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings raised Superior Group of Companies from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Superior Group of Companies from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Superior Group of Companies presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $17.00.

Key Stories Impacting Superior Group of Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Superior Group of Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings and revenue beat expectations. Superior Group reported adjusted EPS of $0.21, versus the $0.10 consensus estimate and $0.10 a year earlier. Revenue increased to $147.84 million, exceeding estimates of $142.87 million. Superior Group Q2 earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: The company maintained its quarterly dividend. Shareholders of record on August 14 will receive $0.14 per share on August 28. The annualized payout is approximately $0.56 per share, representing a reported yield of about 4%. Superior Group dividend announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: 2026 guidance was broadly in line with analyst expectations. Superior forecast revenue of $572 million to $585 million, compared with the $578.6 million consensus estimate, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.54 to $0.66, versus consensus of $0.60. The midpoint of both ranges is close to expectations, limiting the upside from the guidance update. Superior Group 2026 guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Management cited a healthcare reset. The reference to ongoing healthcare-related adjustment could weigh on investor expectations despite the quarterly beat, particularly because the EPS guidance range is wide and includes a lower end below current consensus. Superior Group Q2 earnings call transcript

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Superior Group of Companies

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in SGC. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 55.4% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 4,263 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 1,520 shares during the period. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new stake in shares of Superior Group of Companies during the fourth quarter worth about $65,000. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Superior Group of Companies in the fourth quarter worth $121,000. Bank of America Corp DE grew its holdings in Superior Group of Companies by 20.5% during the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 14,780 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $152,000 after acquiring an additional 2,511 shares during the period. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in Superior Group of Companies by 6.1% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 17,708 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $182,000 after buying an additional 1,021 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 33.75% of the company’s stock.

Superior Group of Companies Company Profile

Superior Group of Companies is a global developer and manufacturer of specialty packaging materials, including films, laminations and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, the company combines advanced printing technologies with materials science expertise to deliver customized packaging solutions for industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, personal care and household products.

Through a network of manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America, Europe and Asia, Superior Group serves both multinational brand owners and regional producers.