Noble Financial Issues Pessimistic Forecast for SGC Earnings

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGC) – Investment analysts at Noble Financial reduced their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Superior Group of Companies in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, November 10th. Noble Financial analyst M. Kupinski now expects that the textile maker will earn $0.62 per share for the year, down from their prior forecast of $0.66. The consensus estimate for Superior Group of Companies’ current full-year earnings is $0.64 per share.

Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) last posted its earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The textile maker reported $0.17 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $145.99 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $143.48 million. Superior Group of Companies had a net margin of 1.39% and a return on equity of 5.21%. Superior Group of Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.600-0.660 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Superior Group of Companies from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 3rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research note on Tuesday, November 3rd. Finally, DA Davidson raised shares of Superior Group of Companies to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $18.00.

Superior Group of Companies Trading Up 3.7%

Shares of SGC stock opened at $13.85 on Thursday. Superior Group of Companies has a 1 year low of $8.30 and a 1 year high of $14.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $220.22 million, a PE ratio of 25.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 1.46. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $12.85 and a two-hundred day moving average of $11.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.76 and a current ratio of 2.61.

Superior Group of Companies Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 25th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.0%. Superior Group of Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 103.70%.

Institutional Trading of Superior Group of Companies

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in Superior Group of Companies in the second quarter worth approximately $1,344,000. Wavvest Wealth LLC bought a new position in Superior Group of Companies during the third quarter worth $629,000. Ritholtz Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Superior Group of Companies during the 3rd quarter worth about $394,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its position in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 2.7% in the 1st quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 34,049 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $351,000 after acquiring an additional 898 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 18.7% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 29,959 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $304,000 after purchasing an additional 4,712 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 33.75% of the company’s stock.

Top Superior Group of Companies Stories

Investors following SGC have been watching these stories:

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its FY2027 EPS estimate to $0.91 from $0.89 and its FY2028 estimate to $1.19 from $1.16, while also increasing several 2028 quarterly forecasts. Noble Financial raised its FY2027 estimate to $1.00 from $0.88. These upgrades point to improving expected earnings in later years. Analyst estimate changes
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s latest reported quarter fell slightly short of EPS expectations, at $0.17 versus $0.18, although revenue of $145.99 million exceeded estimates. A report also noted the shares broke below their 50-day moving average after the earnings news. Share price and earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: Superior Group said it tightened its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, another near-term factor investors may weigh. 2026 guidance report

About Superior Group of Companies

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. is a diversified provider of healthcare apparel, branded products and business services. The company operates through businesses that serve healthcare organizations, commercial enterprises and other institutional customers. Its healthcare apparel operations provide uniforms, medical apparel and related products for healthcare professionals and facilities. The company’s product portfolio has included brands such as Fashion Seal Healthcare, WonderWink and Medelita, offering scrubs, lab coats, outerwear and other workwear.