Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) Stock Price Crosses Below 50 Day Moving Average After Earnings Miss

Key Points

• Shares fell below their 50-day moving average after earnings, trading as low as $12.44 versus a $12.79 average.
• Third-quarter EPS was $0.17, missing the $0.18 consensus and declining from $0.18 a year earlier, while revenue of $145.99 million topped estimates. The company’s 2026 EPS outlook of $0.60–$0.66 also came in below analysts’ $0.65 estimate at the midpoint.
• Superior declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, equivalent to a 4.4% annualized yield; its payout ratio is about 102%.

Shares of Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGC - Get Free Report) crossed below its 50 day moving average during trading on Monday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $12.79 and traded as low as $12.44. Superior Group of Companies shares last traded at $12.62, with a volume of 119,633 shares trading hands.

The textile maker reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.18 by ($0.01). Superior Group of Companies had a net margin of 1.44% and a return on equity of 5.29%. The company had revenue of $145.99 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $143.48 million. Superior Group of Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.600-0.660 EPS.

Superior Group of Companies Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 25th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.4%. Superior Group of Companies's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 101.82%.

Key Stories Impacting Superior Group of Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue was $145.99 million, topping the $143.48 million consensus estimate. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share. Superior Group of Companies Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Superior plans to expand its contact-center operations through Select VoiceCom, while forecasting 2026 net sales of $578 million to $585 million—close to analysts’ $583.4 million estimate. Superior Group forecasts 2026 sales while expanding contact centers
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS of $0.17 missed the $0.18 consensus and was down from $0.18 a year earlier. Full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $0.60 to $0.66 has a $0.63 midpoint, below the $0.65 analyst estimate. Reports also highlighted a profit decline and a swing to a loss in healthcare apparel. Superior Group Of Companies Profit Drops In Q3

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on SGC shares. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research note on Tuesday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a report on Thursday, August 27th. DA Davidson raised shares of Superior Group of Companies to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Superior Group of Companies from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note 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 given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Superior Group of Companies currently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $18.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Superior Group of Companies

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in SGC. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Superior Group of Companies in the second quarter worth approximately $1,344,000. Wavvest Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Superior Group of Companies during the third quarter valued at approximately $629,000. Ritholtz Wealth Management purchased a new stake in Superior Group of Companies during the third quarter valued at approximately $394,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its position in 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 period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 18.7% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 29,959 shares of the textile maker's stock valued at $304,000 after acquiring an additional 4,712 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 33.75% of the company's stock.

Superior Group of Companies Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 2.60, a quick ratio of 1.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $201.16 million, a PE ratio of 22.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 1.46. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $12.79 and a 200 day moving average price of $11.95.

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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