Most of us have heard the dictum "the trend is your friend." And this is undeniably the key to success when it comes to short-term investing or trading. But it isn't easy to ensure the sustainability of a trend and profit from it.The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading to a short-term capital loss for investors. So, for a profitable trade, one should confirm factors such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. that could keep the momentum in the stock alive.Inves ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.Even ...

The Basic Materials group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is Allegheny Technologies (ATI) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Basic Materials peers, we might be able to answer that question.Allegheny Technologies is a member of the Basic Materials sector. This group includes 240 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #3. The Zacks ...

When it comes to short-term investing or trading, they say "the trend is your friend." And there's no denying that this is the most profitable strategy. But making sure of the sustainability of a trend to profit from it is easier said than done.Often, the direction of a stock's price movement reverses quickly after taking a position in it, making investors incur a short-term capital loss. So, it's important to ensure that there are enough factors -- such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate rev ...

Experienced leader with track record of increasing operational performanceDALLAS, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Inc. (NYSE: ATI) announces that Netta Washington has joined as Executive Vice President, leading the company's High Performance Materials and Components (HPMC) segment. Washington will guide the strategy and performance of the businesses within HPMC, helping to continue building the synergies and optimizing the supply chain between these strong businesses. Washington will be based at ATI's Dalla ...

文章核心观点 - ATI公司2024年第一季度盈利下降但净销售额超预期，各业务板块表现有差异，财务状况有变化，前景乐观 [1][5] 各业务板块表现 高性能材料与组件（HPMC） - 第四季度销售额5.299亿美元，同比增长9%，未达Zacks共识估计的5.31亿美元 [2] - 该季度EBITDA同比增长18.9%至9760万美元，因新一代商用航空平台高利润率产品销量减少，环比利润率下降 [2] 先进合金与解决方案（AA&S） - 销售额5.13亿美元，较去年的5.67亿美元下降约9.5%，超Zacks共识估计的4.748亿美元 [3] - 航空航天和国防销售强劲，但一般工业市场疲软致整体销售额下降 [3] - 该季度EBITDA为7180万美元，同比下降14.2%，镍基合金和特种合金交付增加推动环比利润率改善 [3] 财务状况 - 2024年第一季度经营活动现金使用量为9900万美元，去年为2.852亿美元 [4] - 长期债务为21.464亿美元，较去年水平增长26% [4] 公司展望 - 因商用飞机订单积压健康，公司前景光明，将凭借关键市场稳定需求和扩大产能保持增长并提高利润率 [5] - 有望实现2024年和2025年财务目标，到2027年营收超50亿美元、调整后EBITDA超10亿美元 [5] Zacks评级与推荐 - ATI目前Zacks排名为3（持有） [6] - 基础材料领域排名较好的股票有Gold Fields Limited（Zacks排名1，强力买入）、L.B. Foster Company和American Vanguard Corporation（Zacks排名2，买入） [6] - Gold Fields Limited第一季度收益共识估计为每股22美分，过去60天该估计稳定 [6] - L.B. Foster定于5月7日公布第一季度业绩，第一季度收益共识估计为每股亏损16美分，过去一年股价飙升114.7% [6] - American Vanguard Corporation预计5月14日公布第一季度业绩，第一季度收益共识估计为每股8美分，同比增长14.3% [6]

财务数据和关键指标变化 - 公司第一季度调整后每股收益超出预期,达到0.48美元 [8] - 收入连续第七个季度超过10亿美元 [8] - 先进合金与解决方案(AA&S)分部实现14%的EBITDA利润率,实现了两位数的环比增长 [8] - 高性能材料与部件(HPMC)分部由于去年四季度的熔炉停产影响,销售和利润率有所下降 [9] - 公司现金流表现大幅改善,一季度经营活动现金流用量同比减少1.86亿美元 [33][34] - 公司完成了1.5亿美元的股票回购计划 [33] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - AA&S分部电子和医疗市场实现两位数环比增长,航空航天和国防市场销售也保持强劲 [8] - HPMC分部由于去年四季度的熔炉停产影响,一季度销售和利润率有所下降,但已经完全消化了这一影响 [9] - HPMC分部的锻造业务连续两个季度创下历史最高收入纪录 [10] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 航空航天和国防市场以及类航空航天市场的销售占比略有下降,但仍保持在75%以上的高水平 [11][12] - 公司预计未来几个季度航空航天和国防市场的销售占比将恢复到65%的目标水平 [11][12] - 工业市场需求在2023年下半年有望恢复 [36][37] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司在各主要客户和项目上的市场地位更加广泛和多元化,覆盖了所有主要商用飞机和发动机项目 [12][13] - 公司正在积极应对波音737 MAX产量下降的影响,通过其他市场和项目的强劲需求来抵消这一影响 [18][19] - 公司正在加大对新产能和生产效率的投资,包括新的12500吨铸坯压机、第四台等温锻造压机以及扩大超声波检测能力等 [27][28][29] - 公司正在与客户密切合作,帮助他们解决供应链瓶颈,提高产品质量和交付能力 [29] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 公司对航空航天和国防市场的强劲需求保持乐观,预计未来几年内将保持强劲增长 [51][52] - 公司在核心市场上的广泛客户和应用基础,以及卓越的生产能力和运营效率,为未来发展奠定了坚实基础 [51][52] - 公司有信心完成2025年的财务目标,并将在2024年下半年实现强劲的收益和现金流增长 [14][44][45] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **Michael Leshock 提问** 波音737 MAX产量下降对公司的影响有多大,以及公司有哪些应对措施 [58][59][60][61] **Kimberly Fields 回答** - 737 MAX产量下降对公司影响很小,因为其他市场如宽体机和发动机项目的强劲需求可以完全抵消 [59][60][61] - 公司正在积极与客户合作,确保在737 MAX产量恢复之前能够保持良好的订单和交付 [59][60][61] 问题2 **David Strauss 提问** 公司调高2024年每股收益指引的主要原因是什么,是否主要来自于股票回购导致的每股收益提升 [81][82][83] **Don Newman 回答** - 主要原因是一季度业绩超预期,以及公司在核心航空航天和国防市场的强劲需求,以及产能瓶颈的缓解 [82][83] - 股票回购对每股收益的提升只是其中一个因素,公司业务的整体改善是主要原因 [82][83]

A solid quarter is alleviating some of the concern surrounding this aerospace stock.Material sciences specialist ATI (ATI 16.42%) reported a strong first quarter, and its guidance implies that issues at Boeing are not softening demand for its products. Investors are relieved, sending ATI shares up 17% as of 2 p.m. ET.Steady results in a tough environmentATI makes high-performance materials for the aerospace, defense, healthcare, and energy markets. It is best known for the composite fibers used to replace h ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $0.10 ATI New York Stock Exchange Emerging growth company ☐ FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period From to Commi ...

Allegheny Technologies (ATI) reported $1.04 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 0.5%. EPS of $0.48 for the same period compares to $0.49 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 billion, representing a surprise of +3.09%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +17.07%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.41.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with ...