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Chicago, IL – September 18, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Tetra Tech, Inc. TTEK, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. CWST, Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. ATMU and CECO Environmental Corp. CECO.
Industry: Pollution Control
Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2337210/4-stocks-to-gain-from-thriving-pollution-control-industry
The Zacks Pollution Control industry is poised for growth from increasing demand for air pollution control products due to rising greenhouse gas emissions and growing public awareness of health-related risks. Stringent regulations and emission standards enacted by countries globally should continue boosting the demand for industry players.
However, the increased adoption of renewable sources of energy, with the rising preference for alternative fuels, has marred the outlook of the industry. Tetra Tech, Inc., Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. and CECO Environmental Corp. are likely to capitalize on the opportunities.
About the Industry
The Zacks Pollution Control industry comprises companies engaged in providing innovative filtration systems, replacement parts, solutions for managing medical wastes, energy recovery devices and other products. These products are used in commercial, automotive repair, industrial, home healthcare, retail, construction, pharmaceutical and hospitality end markets.
A few industry participants offer solutions to deal with industrial waste and commercial chemical products and technologies to tackle air pollution. One of the companies also delivers services related to infrastructure, water, resource management, energy, etc., to government and commercial clients. These companies are enhancing investments in developing innovative technologies, improving customer and employee experience and enhancing supply-chain modernization programs.
Major Trends Shaping the Future of the Pollution Control Industry
Solid Demand for Air Pollution Control Products: Rapid urbanization and the consequent rise in greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector have been driving demand for air quality control systems. Growing public awareness to mitigate the health hazards of air pollution is a key growth driver of the pollution control market. The expansion of infrastructure projects in developing countries is also boosting the demand for pollution abatement equipment and technologies.
Stringent Government Regulations: Strict emission standards and related laws implemented by countries worldwide to tackle the depletion of the ozone layer and the ecosystem should continue boosting the demand for pollution-control equipment. Europe has some of the strictest pollution control laws in place. Increased usage of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in industrial processes has been enabling several industry players to monitor and identify the source of air pollution in real-time, driving the demand for pollution abatement technologies. Also, strong demand for medical, pharmaceutical and hazardous waste management services is boosting the prospects of some industry participants.
Addition of Oil Rigs: The Russia-Ukraine conflict has led U.S. shale drillers to consider adding more rigs. This implies the possibility of more oil production, spurring demand for pollution control equipment and services. The growing need for engineering and assessment services in disaster response is also creating a favorable market environment for a few industry players.
Emergence of Alternative Sources of Energy: The growing preference for renewable energy sources for power generation to reduce dependency on coal in the United States and other developed countries across the world is restraining the demand for industrial emission-abatement products and technologies. Several factors, including supportive government policies related to renewable energy, higher renewable investments, a reduction in overall costs of generating renewable electricity and the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EV), have made the prospects of the industry players gloomy.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Solid Prospects
The Zacks Pollution Control industry, housed within the broader Zacks Industrial Products sector, currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #89. This rank places it in the top 35% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bullish near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry’s positioning in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of the positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are keeping more faith in this group's earnings growth potential. The industry’s earnings estimates for 2024 have increased 2.6% since the end of September 2023.
Given the upbeat near-term prospects of the industry, we will present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio. But it is worth looking at the industry’s shareholder returns and current valuation first.
Industry Outperforms Sector & S&P 500
Over the past year, the Zacks Pollution Control industry has outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composite index and the broader Industrial Products sector.
Over this period, the industry has appreciated 29% compared with the broader sector and the S&P 500 Index’s rise of 16.8% and 25.8%, respectively.
Industry's Current Valuation
Based on the forward P/E (F12M), a commonly used multiple for valuing pollution control stocks, the industry is currently trading at 26.50X compared with the S&P 500’s 21.45X. It is also above the sector’s P/E (F12M) of 19.05X.
In the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 33.69X, as low as 20.35X and at the median of 26.38X.
4 Pollution Control Stocks to Keep a Close Eye On
Tetra Tech: Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, the company is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management and technical services. It serves clients by providing cost-effective and innovative solutions for dealing with the fundamental needs for water, environmental and alternative energy services. Tetra Tech is benefiting from its focus on providing high-end consulting, design and engineering services. The U.S. government’s priorities on infrastructure development and its focus on climate change, water and environment are likely to benefit TTEK in the quarters ahead.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the preceding four quarters, the average beat being 9.5%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TTEK’s fiscal 2024 (ending September 2024) earnings has been revised upward by 0.8% in the past 60 days. The stock has rallied 45% in the past year.
Atmus Filtration: Headquartered in Nashville, TN, the company is a leading designer and producer of filtration and media solutions. The company’s leading position in the industrial filtration market, effective pricing actions and sound capital allocation strategy are expected to support its growth. Its global footprint, comprehensive offering of premium products and technology leadership should bolster growth. ATMU currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Atmus Filtration’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the preceding four quarters, the average beat being 13.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATMU’s 2024 earnings has been revised upward by 3.1% in the past 60 days. Shares of the company have rallied 57.9% in the past year.
Here, we have also discussed a couple of additional stocks that carry strong fundamentals and have the potential to deliver sustained value to investors over the long term.
CECO Environmental: Headquartered in Dallas, TX, this is an environmentally focused industrial company that provides critical solutions in industrial air quality, industrial water treatment and energy transition solutions worldwide. Increased demand for duct fabrication and installation services is supporting the company’s growth. Its strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities in the industrial air and industrial water platforms should bolster growth. CECO currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
CECO Environmental’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate thrice in the preceding four quarters while meeting estimates once. The average beat was 10.4%. The consensus estimate for its 2024 earnings has remained steady in the past 60 days. Shares of the company have surged 76.1% in the past year.
Casella Waste: Based in Rutland, VT, Casella Waste operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States, offering comprehensive solutions, including collection, recycling and disposal of non-hazardous waste. It serves a diverse range of customers, from residential to industrial, and markets various recyclable materials. Increased demand for solid waste services driven by favorable collection and disposal pricing bodes well for the company. Acquisitions made over time have been aiding CWST through the expansion of its product lines and market presence.
Casella Waste’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the preceding four quarters while missing the mark in the other two. The average beat was 6.7%. The Zacks Rank #3 company’s shares have rallied 30.2% in the past year.
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Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.
Even though momentum is a popular stock characteristic, it can be tough to define. Debate surrounding which are the best and worst metrics to focus on is lengthy, but the Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.
Below, we take a look at Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.
It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Atmus Filtration Technologies currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.
You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here
Set to Beat the Market?
Let's discuss some of the components of the Momentum Style Score for ATMU that show why this industrial filtration product company shows promise as a solid momentum pick.
Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It's also helpful to compare a security to its industry; this can show investors the best companies in a particular area.
For ATMU, shares are up 8.44% over the past week while the Zacks Pollution Control industry is up 3.5% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 5.95% compares favorably with the industry's 1.7% performance as well.
While any stock can see a spike in price, it takes a real winner to consistently outperform the market. Over the past quarter, shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies have risen 23%, and are up 57.88% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 4.07% and 28.21%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of ATMU's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now, ATMU is averaging 871,383 shares for the last 20 days.
Earnings Outlook
The Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with ATMU.
Over the past two months, 4 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost ATMU's consensus estimate, increasing from $2.26 to $2.33 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 4 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.
Bottom Line
Given these factors, it shouldn't be surprising that ATMU is a #2 (Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you're looking for a fresh pick that's set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep Atmus Filtration Technologies on your short list.
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The Zacks Pollution Control industry is poised for growth from increasing demand for air pollution control products due to rising greenhouse gas emissions and growing public awareness of health-related risks. Stringent regulations and emission standards enacted by countries globally should continue boosting the demand for industry players.
However, the increased adoption of renewable sources of energy, with the rising preference for alternative fuels, has marred the outlook of the industry. Tetra Tech, Inc. TTEK, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. CWST, Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. ATMU and CECO Environmental Corp. CECO are likely to capitalize on the opportunities.
About the Industry
The Zacks Pollution Control industry comprises companies engaged in providing innovative filtration systems, replacement parts, solutions for managing medical wastes, energy recovery devices and other products. These products are used in commercial, automotive repair, industrial, home healthcare, retail, construction, pharmaceutical and hospitality end markets. A few industry participants offer solutions to deal with industrial waste and commercial chemical products and technologies to tackle air pollution. One of the companies also delivers services related to infrastructure, water, resource management, energy, etc., to government and commercial clients. These companies are enhancing investments in developing innovative technologies, improving customer and employee experience and enhancing supply-chain modernization programs.
Major Trends Shaping the Future of the Pollution Control Industry
Solid Demand for Air Pollution Control Products: Rapid urbanization and the consequent rise in greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector have been driving demand for air quality control systems. Growing public awareness to mitigate the health hazards of air pollution is a key growth driver of the pollution control market. The expansion of infrastructure projects in developing countries is also boosting the demand for pollution abatement equipment and technologies.
Stringent Government Regulations: Strict emission standards and related laws implemented by countries worldwide to tackle the depletion of the ozone layer and the ecosystem should continue boosting the demand for pollution-control equipment. Europe has some of the strictest pollution control laws in place. Increased usage of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in industrial processes has been enabling several industry players to monitor and identify the source of air pollution in real-time, driving the demand for pollution abatement technologies. Also, strong demand for medical, pharmaceutical and hazardous waste management services is boosting the prospects of some industry participants.
Addition of Oil Rigs: The Russia-Ukraine conflict has led U.S. shale drillers to consider adding more rigs. This implies the possibility of more oil production, spurring demand for pollution control equipment and services. The growing need for engineering and assessment services in disaster response is also creating a favorable market environment for a few industry players.
Emergence of Alternative Sources of Energy: The growing preference for renewable energy sources for power generation to reduce dependency on coal in the United States and other developed countries across the world is restraining the demand for industrial emission-abatement products and technologies. Several factors, including supportive government policies related to renewable energy, higher renewable investments, a reduction in overall costs of generating renewable electricity and the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EV), have made the prospects of the industry players gloomy.
Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Solid Prospects
The Zacks Pollution Control industry, housed within the broader Zacks Industrial Products sector, currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #89. This rank places it in the top 35% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates bullish near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry’s positioning in the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of the positive earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are keeping more faith in this group's earnings growth potential. The industry’s earnings estimates for 2024 have increased 2.6% since the end of September 2023.
Given the upbeat near-term prospects of the industry, we will present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio. But it is worth looking at the industry’s shareholder returns and current valuation first.
Industry Outperforms Sector & S&P 500
Over the past year, the Zacks Pollution Control industry has outperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composite index and the broader Industrial Products sector.
Over this period, the industry has appreciated 29% compared with the broader sector’s and the S&P 500 Index’s rise of 16.8% and 25.8%, respectively.
One-Year Price Performance
Industry's Current Valuation
Based on the forward P/E (F12M), a commonly used multiple for valuing pollution control stocks, the industry is currently trading at 26.50X compared with the S&P 500’s 21.45X. It is also above the sector’s P/E (F12M) of 19.05X.
In the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 33.69X, as low as 20.35X and at the median of 26.38X, as the chart below shows:
Price-to-Earnings RatioPrice-to-Earnings Ratio
4 Pollution Control Stocks to Keep a Close Eye On
Tetra Tech: Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, the company is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management and technical services. It serves clients by providing cost-effective and innovative solutions for dealing with the fundamental needs for water, environmental and alternative energy services. Tetra Tech is benefiting from its focus on providing high-end consulting, design and engineering services. The U.S. government’s priorities on infrastructure development and its focus on climate change, water and environment are likely to benefit TTEK in the quarters ahead.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the preceding four quarters, the average beat being 9.5%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TTEK’s fiscal 2024 (ending September 2024) earnings has been revised upward by 0.8% in the past 60 days. The stock has rallied 45% in the past year.
Price and Consensus: TTEK
Atmus Filtration: Headquartered in Nashville, TN, the company is a leading designer and producer of filtration and media solutions. The company’s leading position in the industrial filtration market, effective pricing actions and sound capital allocation strategy are expected to support its growth. Its global footprint, comprehensive offering of premium products and technology leadership should bolster growth. ATMU currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Atmus Filtration’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the preceding four quarters, the average beat being 13.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATMU’s 2024 earnings has been revised upward by 3.1% in the past 60 days. Shares of the company have rallied 57.9% in the past year.
Price and Consensus: ATMU
Here, we have also discussed a couple of additional stocks that carry strong fundamentals and have the potential to deliver sustained value to investors over the long term.
CECO Environmental: Headquartered in Dallas, TX, this is an environmentally focused industrial company that provides critical solutions in industrial air quality, industrial water treatment and energy transition solutions worldwide. Increased demand for duct fabrication and installation services is supporting the company’s growth. Its strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities in the industrial air and industrial water platforms should bolster growth. CECO currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
CECO Environmental’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate thrice in the preceding four quarters while meeting estimates once. The average beat was 10.4%. The consensus estimate for its 2024 earnings has remained steady in the past 60 days. Shares of the company have surged 76.1% in the past year.
Price and Consensus: CECO
Casella Waste: Based in Rutland, VT, Casella Waste operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States, offering comprehensive solutions, including collection, recycling and disposal of non-hazardous waste. It serves a diverse range of customers, from residential to industrial, and markets various recyclable materials. Increased demand for solid waste services driven by favorable collection and disposal pricing bodes well for the company. Acquisitions made over time have been aiding CWST through the expansion of its product lines and market presence.
Casella Waste’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the preceding four quarters while missing the mark in the other two. The average beat was 6.7%. The Zacks Rank #3 company’s shares have rallied 30.2% in the past year.
Price and Consensus: CWST
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Have you been paying attention to shares of Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU)? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 6% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $36.06 in the previous session. Atmus Filtration Technologies has gained 51% since the start of the year compared to the 8.6% move for the Zacks Industrial Products sector and the 25.8% return for the Zacks Pollution Control industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?
The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on August 2, 2024, Atmus Filtration reported EPS of $0.71 versus consensus estimate of $0.58 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 3.72%.
For the current fiscal year, Atmus Filtration is expected to post earnings of $2.33 per share on $1.67 billion in revenues. This represents a 0.87% change in EPS on a 2.43% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $2.47 per share on $1.71 billion in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 6.12% and 2.82%, respectively.
Valuation Metrics
Atmus Filtration may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Atmus Filtration has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are C and B, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 15.2X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 28.1X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 13.8X versus its peer group's average of 20.9X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 4.06. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks Rank
We also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Atmus Filtration currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Atmus Filtration fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Atmus Filtration shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.
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Tetra Tech, Inc. TTEK recently announced that it has secured a $39.3 million contract from the United States Agency for International Development ("USAID"). The latest deal will involve the company supporting USAID’s Engendering Industries program.
As part of the single-award deal, Tetra Tech will work on enhancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment opportunities in multiple industries throughout the world. These industries include water, infrastructure, power, transportation as well as information and communications technology.
Under the USAID Engendering Industries program, the company’s professionals will utilize data-driven change management tactics to help companies and organizations boost gender equality and economic opportunities for women globally. As part of the Engendering Industries program since 2018, TTEK has been offering technical support services to more than 68 organizations in 39 countries.
Tetra Tech’s Other Notable Contracts
Lately, Tetra Tech has received a series of deals, which are likely to drive its growth. In July 2024, the company received a $73 million deal from the USAID to enhance the availability of cost-effective and dependable electricity across 18 nations in West Africa. Also, in March 2024, it secured a $375 million multiple-award contract from National Aeronautics and Space Administration ("NASA"). Per the five-year contract, Tetra Tech will offer environmental restoration and compliance services at NASA facilities across the United States.
In January 2024, the company secured a $34 million contract from the USAID. Per the deal, TTEK will support the USAID Integrated Land and Resource Governance II project, which is aimed at promoting sustainable economic development through better land rights governance. Also, in the same month, it secured a $24 million, single-award deal from USAID to conserve biodiversity and natural resources in Cambodia.
TTEK’s Zacks Rank and Price Performance
Tetra Tech currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Shares of the company gained 50.1% in the past year against the industry‘s 11% decline.
Other Stocks to Consider
Other top-ranked companies from the same space are discussed below.
Flowserve Corporation FLS currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
FLS delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 18.2%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Flowserve’s 2024 earnings has increased 3.8%.
Crane Company CR presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.2%.
In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for CR’s 2024 earnings has increased 2%.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation PH currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. PH delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 2.6%.
In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for Parker-Hannifin’s fiscal 2025 earnings has increased 1.1%.
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Reporter Name | Haggerty Gretchen R |
Relationship | Director |
Type | Purchase |
Amount | $199,972 |
SEC Filing | Form 4 |
Gretchen R. Haggerty, a Director at Atmus Filtration Technologies, purchased 5,848 shares of Common Stock on August 23, 2024, for a total amount of $199,972. The shares were bought at a weighted average price of $34.195, with prices ranging from $34.17 to $34.2199. Following this transaction, Haggerty directly owns 19,881 shares of the company.
SEC Filing: Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. [ ATMU ] - Form 4 - Aug. 27, 2024
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