Garrett Motion Stock Climbs 41.5% to $27.39 High on EPS Beats
Garrett Motion shares surged 41.5% to a 52-week high of $27.39, boosting its YTD gain to 54.6% versus the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector’s -7.6%. It has topped EPS estimates in four quarters with April’s $0.49 vs $0.42 forecast and trades at 14.7x EPS; it also features in a three-stock auto-equipment list.
1. Stock Performance
Garrett Motion shares have rallied 41.5% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $27.39. This upswing has pushed the year-to-date gain to 54.6%, outperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector’s -7.6% return and the Automotive - Original Equipment industry’s 2.1%.
2. Earnings Beat Streak
The company has exceeded consensus EPS estimates in each of the last four quarters. In its April report, Garrett Motion posted EPS of $0.49 versus a $0.42 forecast and outpaced revenue estimates by 2.23%, reinforcing its trend of positive surprises.
3. Valuation Metrics
Garrett Motion trades at 14.7x current fiscal year EPS estimates, above the peer industry average of 13.2x, and at 12.6x trailing cash flow versus 9.5x for peers. Its PEG ratio stands at 0.9, and style scores are Value B, Growth B and Momentum A.
4. Analyst Recommendations
The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) driven by upward earnings revisions. It also appears in a curated list of three original auto-equipment stocks, alongside PHINIA Inc. and LS-Pennant Corp., for investors seeking exposure to innovation and diversified aftermarket growth.