Sidoti Issues Optimistic Forecast for SGC Earnings

Key Points

• Sidoti raised its earnings forecasts for Superior Group of Companies, projecting $0.20 EPS for Q1 2028 and $1.19 EPS for FY2028.
• The company’s latest quarter delivered $145.99 million in revenue, above consensus, but EPS of $0.17 missed the $0.18 estimate. FY2026 EPS guidance is $0.60–$0.66.
• Analyst sentiment is generally positive: the stock has an average “Buy” rating and an $18 price target. The company also declared a $0.14 quarterly dividend, a 4.2% indicated yield.

Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGC - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Sidoti boosted their Q1 2028 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Superior Group of Companies in a report issued on Monday, November 9th. Sidoti analyst J. Sidoti now expects that the textile maker will post earnings per share of $0.20 for the quarter, up from their previous 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.

SGC has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Superior Group of Companies from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Saturday, October 3rd. DA Davidson upgraded Superior Group of Companies to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, October 5th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research report on Tuesday, November 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $18.00.

Superior Group of Companies Stock Performance

Shares of SGC stock opened at $13.36 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $213.03 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.74, a PEG ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.76 and a current ratio of 2.60. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.82 and a 200 day simple moving average of $11.96. Superior Group of Companies has a 52 week low of $8.30 and a 52 week high of $14.69.

Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 9th. The textile maker reported $0.17 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.18 by ($0.01). The company 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.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Superior Group of Companies

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in shares of Superior Group of Companies during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $61,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its holdings in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 11.6% during the first quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 13,755 shares of the textile maker's stock worth $140,000 after purchasing an additional 1,426 shares during the period. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Superior Group of Companies in the third quarter valued at approximately $173,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Superior Group of Companies in the second quarter valued at approximately $206,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 18.7% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 29,959 shares of the textile maker's stock valued at $304,000 after buying an additional 4,712 shares in the last quarter. 33.75% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Superior Group of Companies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared 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 is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.2%. Superior Group of Companies's dividend payout ratio is 103.70%.

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.

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