U S Silica Holdings Inc (NYSE: SLCA) has reported E.P.S. of $0.18 for its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31) versus $0.58 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -69%. For the latest four quarters through March 31, E.P.S. were $1.51 versus $1.72 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -12%.
Recent Price Action
U S Silica Holdings Inc (NYSE: SLCA) stock enjoyed a major increase of 21.7% on 4/26/24. The shares closed at $15.89. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 1255% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months but has risen 25.3% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
SLCA is expected to continue to be a Value Builder reflecting capital returns that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital.
U S Silica Holdings has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). The Value Trend Rating reflects inconsistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. U S Silica Holdings has a neutral Appreciation Score of 54 but a poor Power Rating of 17, triggering the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and very positive price change we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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