For its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31), Graham Holdings Co (NYSE: GHC) has reported a 155% increase in E.P.S. from $10.91 a year ago to $27.87 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through March 31, E.P.S. were $60.57 versus $5.02 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 1107%.
Recent Price Action
Graham Holdings Co (NYSE: GHC) stock closed at $717.90 on 5/1/24 after a large increase of 2.4%. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was above average at 137% of normal. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months but is unchanged during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, GHC is expected to continue to be a modest Value Builder.
Graham Holdings has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects highly consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Graham Holdings has a good Appreciation Score of 80 and a good Power Rating of 82, resulting in the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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