Sidoti Issues Optimistic Forecast for SGC Earnings

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGC) – Stock analysts at Sidoti increased their Q1 2028 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Superior Group of Companies in a note issued to investors on Monday, November 9th. Sidoti analyst J. Sidoti now forecasts that the textile maker will post earnings of $0.20 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.19. The consensus estimate for Superior Group of Companies’ current full-year earnings is $0.64 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Superior Group of Companies’ Q2 2028 earnings at $0.27 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $0.34 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $1.19 EPS.

Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 9th. The textile maker reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $145.99 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $143.48 million. Superior Group of Companies had a return on equity of 5.21% and a net margin of 1.39%. Superior Group of Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.600-0.660 EPS.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. DA Davidson raised shares of Superior Group of Companies to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 5th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research report on Tuesday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Superior Group of Companies from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Superior Group of Companies has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $18.00.

Superior Group of Companies Price Performance

SGC stock opened at $13.36 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.76, a current ratio of 2.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Superior Group of Companies has a 12 month low of $8.30 and a 12 month high of $14.69. The firm has a market cap of $213.03 million, a P/E ratio of 24.74, a P/E/G ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 1.46. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $12.82 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $11.96.

Superior Group of Companies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 25th. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be paid a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.2%. Superior Group of Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 103.70%.

Institutional Trading of Superior Group of Companies

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of SGC. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in Superior Group of Companies in the second quarter valued at about $1,344,000. Wavvest Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Superior Group of Companies in the third quarter worth about $629,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its holdings in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 2.7% in the first quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 34,049 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $351,000 after acquiring an additional 898 shares during the last quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Superior Group of Companies in the third quarter worth about $394,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 18.7% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 29,959 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $304,000 after purchasing an additional 4,712 shares in the last quarter. 33.75% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Superior Group of Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Superior Group of Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its 2028 EPS estimates, including its full-year forecast to $1.19 from $1.16, and lifted estimates for each of the first three quarters. Noble Financial also increased its FY2027 EPS estimate to $1.00 from $0.88, suggesting improved longer-term expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: SGC’s Q3 revenue of $145.99 million exceeded the $143.48 million consensus. Its FY2026 guidance is $578 million–$585 million in sales and $0.60–$0.66 EPS, broadly bracketing analyst expectations. Superior Group tightens FY2026 earnings guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Q3 EPS was $0.17, below the $0.18 consensus, and profit declined year over year. Noble Financial cut its Q4 2026 EPS estimate to $0.18 from $0.21. A report also said the shares fell below their 50-day moving average, reflecting technical weakness. Superior Group profit drops in Q3 SGC share price breaks below 50-day moving average

Superior Group of Companies Company Profile

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. is a diversified provider of healthcare apparel, branded products and business services. The company operates through businesses that serve healthcare organizations, commercial enterprises and other institutional customers. Its healthcare apparel operations provide uniforms, medical apparel and related products for healthcare professionals and facilities. The company’s product portfolio has included brands such as Fashion Seal Healthcare, WonderWink and Medelita, offering scrubs, lab coats, outerwear and other workwear.