Investors interested in Consumer Discretionary stocks are always on the lookout for the top-performing companies in the sector. One such company to consider is PlayAGS (AGS). PlayAGS is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, which consists of 282 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #11.
The Zacks Rank is a reliable model that identifies stocks with the potential to outperform the market in the next one to three months. PlayAGS currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive outlook. Over the past three months, analysts have revised AGS’ full-year earnings estimate by 587% higher, reflecting a positive trend in earnings outlook.
In terms of performance, PlayAGS has returned approximately 35.1% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector’s average return of -0.6%. Another notable stock in the sector is Kellanova (K), which has shown a year-to-date return of 3.2% and currently holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
PlayAGS belongs to the Gaming industry, which includes 37 companies and is ranked #69 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This industry has gained about 8.2% year-to-date, indicating that AGS is performing well within its industry. On the other hand, Kellanova is part of the Consumer Products – Discretionary industry, which consists of 24 stocks and is ranked #94. The industry has moved +0.2% since the beginning of the year.
Investors interested in Consumer Discretionary stocks should keep a close watch on PlayAGS and Kellanova as they continue to exhibit solid performance. Stay informed with the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research.