For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), First Capital Inc (NASDAQ: FCAP) has reported a -7% decline in E.P.S. from $0.94 a year ago to $0.87 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $3.52 versus $3.94 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -11%.
Recent Price Action
First Capital Inc (NASDAQ: FCAP) stock declined slightly by -0.2% on 10/25/24. The stock closed at $33.83. NORMAL trading volume accompanied the decline. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -4.7% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
FCAP’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a modest Value Builder.
First Capital has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. First Capital has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 68 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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