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Integer Holdings' (NYSE:ITGR) Earnings May Just Be The Starting Point

Simply Wall St ·  Nov 5 02:27

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Integer Holdings Corporation's (NYSE:ITGR) strong earnings didn't offer any surprises. Investors are probably missing some underlying factors which are encouraging for the future of the company.

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NYSE:ITGR Earnings and Revenue History November 4th 2024

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Integer Holdings' profit was reduced by US$22m, due to unusual items, over the last year. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Integer Holdings to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.

Our Take On Integer Holdings' Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from Integer Holdings' earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think Integer Holdings' earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And the EPS is up 29% annually, over the last three years. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. If you'd like to know more about Integer Holdings as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Integer Holdings you should know about.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Integer Holdings' profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. For example, many people consider a high return on equity as an indication of favorable business economics, while others like to 'follow the money' and search out stocks that insiders are buying. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with high insider ownership.

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